Piettas or Ubertis

Zeb Kingsford · May 11, 2008, 06:35 PM

Ok everyone. What is the best make of gun? I want a pair of 1860 Army's and I need your expert advise.
Thanks in advance.
Zeb

Hawg · May 11, 2008, 07:22 PM

As far as quality goes they're both about the same now. Uberti is a lil more authentic looking as they don't have their name plastered on the side of the barrel but Pietta is the best bang for the buck. I've posted this before but since you're new here I'll put it up again. It's my 1860 by Pietta. Pietta even has the safety pins on the cylinder, not sure if Uberti does or not.

Fingers McGee · May 11, 2008, 11:42 PM

My first choice would be a pair of Stainless Steel 2nd Gens followed by the 2nd Gen Colt 1977 U.S. Cavalry Commemorative - pair of 1860 Armies, accessories, shoulder stock in a nice case.

But, to quote Hawg Haggen:

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As far as quality goes they're both about the same now. Uberti is a lil more authentic looking as they don't have their name plastered on the side of the barrel but Pietta is the best bang for the buck.

The 1860s that I shoot are a pair of Pietta Lawman Model 1860s - half fluted cylinders, polymer grips - that work pretty good, and look pretty good too.

mykeal · May 12, 2008, 06:29 AM

The BEST replicas are the 2nd Generation Colts, available occasionally at gun shows or in internet auctions. I don't think anyone would argue with that.

But, since you said Pietta or Uberti in your title, we'll concentrate on those (Euroarms also makes an 1860 model, but they haven't reached the Uberti quality standard yet).

Yes, Uberti is still the quality standard, although as Hawg said, the latest Pietta offerings are very competitive in quality. Since they are generally also less expensive, they would seem to offer a better value for the money. We're talking about new guns here; buying used Piettas, especially those made before 2000 requires a different approach.

If you just plain want the best quality, and don't want to spend significant time looking for 2nd Generation Colts, I'd suggest the Cimarron Uberti is the choice. Quite a bit more money, but top of the Uberti line.

Zeb Kingsford · May 12, 2008, 04:16 PM

Thanks for the information. I appreciate the responses

arcticap · May 12, 2008, 09:46 PM

There's a lemon to be found somewhere in every barrel...

Hawg · May 13, 2008, 02:29 AM

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There's a lemon to be found somewhere in every barrel...

Yeah, lemon Joy dish soap.

long rider · May 13, 2008, 04:45 PM

HEY i work with a bunch of lemons.

K.A.T. · May 13, 2008, 07:45 PM

No writing on this Pietta. If you can spend the money buy the Colts.

May 11, 2008, 06:35 PM	#1
Zeb Kingsford Member Join Date: May 10, 2008 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 15	Piettas or Ubertis Ok everyone. What is the best make of gun? I want a pair of 1860 Army's and I need your expert advise. Thanks in advance. Zeb

May 12, 2008, 06:29 AM	#4
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Fingers is right The BEST replicas are the 2nd Generation Colts, available occasionally at gun shows or in internet auctions. I don't think anyone would argue with that. But, since you said Pietta or Uberti in your title, we'll concentrate on those (Euroarms also makes an 1860 model, but they haven't reached the Uberti quality standard yet). Yes, Uberti is still the quality standard, although as Hawg said, the latest Pietta offerings are very competitive in quality. Since they are generally also less expensive, they would seem to offer a better value for the money. We're talking about new guns here; buying used Piettas, especially those made before 2000 requires a different approach. If you just plain want the best quality, and don't want to spend significant time looking for 2nd Generation Colts, I'd suggest the Cimarron Uberti is the choice. Quite a bit more money, but top of the Uberti line.

May 12, 2008, 04:16 PM	#5
Zeb Kingsford Member Join Date: May 10, 2008 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 15	Thanks Thanks for the information. I appreciate the responses

May 13, 2008, 04:45 PM	#8
long rider Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2008 Posts: 669	HEY i work with a bunch of lemons. __________________ Sod Buster Tried To Pull On Willson.

May 13, 2008, 07:45 PM	#9
K.A.T. Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Location: Gainesville,Ga. Posts: 80	No writing on this Pietta. If you can spend the money buy the Colts. __________________ Never mind the dog, beware of the Colt!

May 11, 2008, 07:22 PM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	As far as quality goes they're both about the same now. Uberti is a lil more authentic looking as they don't have their name plastered on the side of the barrel but Pietta is the best bang for the buck. I've posted this before but since you're new here I'll put it up again. It's my 1860 by Pietta. Pietta even has the safety pins on the cylinder, not sure if Uberti does or not.

May 12, 2008, 09:46 PM	#6
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	There's a lemon to be found somewhere in every barrel...

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