Well, my first C&B revolver was a Pietta .44 brass frame that was given to me about 35 years ago. I still have it, but it's looser than...well, let's just say that too many full-loads went through it before I knew any better.
I still have it and it's shootable- never had any problems out of it at all that weren't user inflicted.
I now have a good collection of C&B revolvers, the majority of which are Pietta manufacture and have never had any problems out of them other than losing parts I drop on the floor.
I hope to get some pictures this weekend of them all being out on the range.
I can certainly understand the frustration of buying a product and it not behaving the way it was intended.