Cimarron not Uberti ?

Swindler1 · May 15, 2011, 10:24 PM

While not new to single actions ( Rugers and USFA ) I am just getting my feet wet on import SA. I bought a Taylor/Uberti runnin iron and really like it alot.

Yesterday I picked up a new Cimarron SA, birdshead grip, 4.75. The gun was tagged as a Frontier and the barrel is marked Thunderball 8 45 colt on the side and Cimarron on the top. The salesman told me that the gun was indeed Uberti. When I got it home I found a Pietta 1873 SA manual in the box.

My question is what did I buy?

I cant find any mention of a Thunderball 8 on anyones web sites. Old model maybe?

Pictures in post 11

arcticap · May 15, 2011, 10:33 PM

The manual being in the box doesn't mean that the gun is a Pietta.
AFAIK Cimarron marked guns are Uberti's.
I suggest to contact Cimmaron and ask them for details.

(830) 997-9090

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Contact.htm

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/

Hardcase · May 15, 2011, 10:51 PM

All of Cimarron's single action six shooters are made by Uberti. I've never heard of a "Thunderball". Cimarron makes a "Thunderer", basically an 1873 with a bird's head grip.

Got any pictures?

Swindler1 · May 16, 2011, 09:50 AM

Ok I called Cimarron today and they told me indeed this is a pietta. Its not in there catalog yet as it was just brought out in January.

Thunderball colt 45.

Hardcase · May 16, 2011, 09:51 AM

Well knock me down with a feather! Can you snap a photo or two of it?

Swindler1 · May 16, 2011, 10:08 AM

I will see if I can tonight .

ClemBert · May 16, 2011, 02:17 PM

Huh, you learn something new everyday. First time I've heard of Cimarron importing Pietta made revolvers. I guess Cimarron is satisfied with the quality upgrades that Pietta made in recent years.

Swindler1 · May 16, 2011, 09:26 PM

dang it I left the gun in the safe at work. Will try to get pics tomorrow.

bedbugbilly · May 17, 2011, 10:44 AM

Interesting! I think we all would love to see a photo of it. I'm also hoping that you'll post a report on how it shoots and how you like it. Sounds like something that I'd like to add to my "herd"!

Jim March · May 18, 2011, 12:58 AM

I've heard good things of late on the Piettas. The EMF Great Western IIs are the most common Piettas and have a good rep in SASS circles...possibly better than Uberti.

A Taylor's Running Iron or Smokewagon will be at the same level of fit and finish as an Uberti "El Patron", which is the best gun Uberti can make.

Swindler1 · May 18, 2011, 07:14 PM

I am new to posting pictures so cut me some slack.

The target is from 10 yards, standing two hand grip. trust me this is really good for me. With my 1911 I can do head shots all day at 25 yards. I got the SA bug about a year ago and started buying Rugers and USFA and I can honestly say that I can shoot this gun better than any of the others. The trigger is light and smooth much like my S&W 586.

junebug_01 · May 18, 2011, 08:56 PM

Nice gun and nice shooting!

May 15, 2011, 10:24 PM	#1
Swindler1 Member Join Date: December 25, 2007 Posts: 38	Cimarron not Uberti ? While not new to single actions ( Rugers and USFA ) I am just getting my feet wet on import SA. I bought a Taylor/Uberti runnin iron and really like it alot. Yesterday I picked up a new Cimarron SA, birdshead grip, 4.75. The gun was tagged as a Frontier and the barrel is marked Thunderball 8 45 colt on the side and Cimarron on the top. The salesman told me that the gun was indeed Uberti. When I got it home I found a Pietta 1873 SA manual in the box. My question is what did I buy? I cant find any mention of a Thunderball 8 on anyones web sites. Old model maybe? Pictures in post 11 Last edited by Swindler1; May 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM.

May 15, 2011, 10:33 PM	#2
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	The manual being in the box doesn't mean that the gun is a Pietta. AFAIK Cimarron marked guns are Uberti's. I suggest to contact Cimmaron and ask them for details. (830) 997-9090 http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Contact.htm http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/ Last edited by arcticap; May 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM.

May 15, 2011, 10:51 PM	#3
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	All of Cimarron's single action six shooters are made by Uberti. I've never heard of a "Thunderball". Cimarron makes a "Thunderer", basically an 1873 with a bird's head grip. Got any pictures? __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

May 16, 2011, 09:51 AM	#5
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	Well knock me down with a feather! Can you snap a photo or two of it? __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

May 17, 2011, 10:44 AM	#9
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	Interesting! I think we all would love to see a photo of it. I'm also hoping that you'll post a report on how it shoots and how you like it. Sounds like something that I'd like to add to my "herd"! __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

May 16, 2011, 09:50 AM	#4
Swindler1 Member Join Date: December 25, 2007 Posts: 38	Ok I called Cimarron today and they told me indeed this is a pietta. Its not in there catalog yet as it was just brought out in January. Thunderball colt 45.

May 16, 2011, 10:08 AM	#6
Swindler1 Member Join Date: December 25, 2007 Posts: 38	I will see if I can tonight .

May 16, 2011, 02:17 PM	#7
ClemBert Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	Huh, you learn something new everyday. First time I've heard of Cimarron importing Pietta made revolvers. I guess Cimarron is satisfied with the quality upgrades that Pietta made in recent years.

May 16, 2011, 09:26 PM	#8
Swindler1 Member Join Date: December 25, 2007 Posts: 38	dang it I left the gun in the safe at work. Will try to get pics tomorrow.

May 18, 2011, 12:58 AM	#10
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	I've heard good things of late on the Piettas. The EMF Great Western IIs are the most common Piettas and have a good rep in SASS circles...possibly better than Uberti. A Taylor's Running Iron or Smokewagon will be at the same level of fit and finish as an Uberti "El Patron", which is the best gun Uberti can make. __________________ Jim March

May 18, 2011, 08:56 PM	#12
junebug_01 Junior member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Posts: 37	Nice gun and nice shooting!