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New to BP pistols..What brands good and bad?
I have a black powder rifle, and I have looked at the pistols, but not to the point of looking to buy. I came into some extra cash and would like to get one. Even after reading Hawg Haggens experience! Are there any brands to strictly avoid, or is it a , get what you pay for thing.
I looked in Midway and saw about 100$ difference in Pietta and Uberti. Thanks |
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Umm unless you are looking at the difference in SS & Blued they are about the same price.
Midway's price for a Uberti 1858 NMA Blued Steel .44 caliber Midways price for a Pietta 1858 NMA Blued Steel .44 caliber I couldn't say much about Euroarms but from what I've heard they are very good quality as well, but between Uberti & Pietta the quality is about the same between the two right now I have both makers & with the Uberti having a slightly smaller grip compared to the Pietta "in the 1858 NMA revolvers that is" there really isn't much of a difference in the two. |
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They're both getting better all the time but I believe Uberti still has the edge in quality. My Pietta 1860's are good guns but they exhibit flaws I've never seen on a Uberti. Still an excellent value.
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Lessee 300 bucks for a Uberti or 190 for a Pietta(on sale). I think I'd go with Pietta. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...817&hasJS=true
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I assume ya talkin new one so i aint even gonna say "Stay away from ASM"
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I have numerous C&Bs from Pietta and Uberti. Have gotten good service from guns by each and have had problems with guns from each. I like the grip profile on the Ubertis better than the Piettas, although the GWII grip frame and grips work really well on a Pietta Navy.
You'll do alright with either. Buy what suits your fancy and pocket book. |
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Nothin' wrong with ASM...
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Now I own every one of the cheap Italian models (ASM, Pietta) mentioned. I only meant that I own revolvers from each of the makers. Not every model ever made. My bad for not being more exact with my words. I will choose them better next time. As for my safe. I have two 14-gun safes, a small pistol safe, and six other revolvers that are not in a safe. And one in my truck. And I have not experienced a problem with them. Maybe I am too gentle with my revolvers. But I am not up to paying for an Uberti when a Pietta will do. Besides, for that extra hundred, I can get a lot of supplies.
But what I will say for Pietta is the size of the grip. I have long fingers and the other brand's grips are less comfortable. So I am replacing grips for comfort. I would have no hesitation with buying another Pietta. Now if it is pistols Fuzzy is looking into pistols as opposed to revolvers, then a Lyman is the way to go if you want to pay the price. But I have found Traditions to work just fine. My bottom line--buy what you can afford. Unless you are really into SASS or the re-enactments, you'll be happy with a Pietta. I know I am. Last edited by kirpi97; January 31, 2009 at 03:28 AM. Reason: Clarification |
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Pedersoli is not immune to quality escapes. They are perhaps a little more rare, but it won't take a long time to find a member of The Muzzleloader Forum who "will never have another #$%#@& Pedersoli as long as I live!".
Now, USFA might meet that lofty standard. |
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Both Pietta and Uberti make good stuff. Both (especially newer pistols) need a little work to shoot accurately too. Most have severly undersized chamberd compared to their groove depths. If you use a super soft pure lead ball, it just may obturate and shoot somewhat decently. If you use a heavier conical, that might not happen. That's the primary reason why people say that these guns shoot round balls much better than conicals. If you ream (or have someone else ream) the chambers to proper size, they'll shoot both round ball and conicals well. Also, if you plan on shooting a lot or competetively, such as CAS, you'll need Treso nipples. The Italian ones just aren't up to snuff.
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Well he did mention Uberti and Pietta. I disagree about the chamber size on most being undersized. None of mine are.
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black powder
Uberti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, and Thompson center,i i have two 44s 1867 replica (Uberti) revolvers matching stainless steel . stamped allen arms of santa fe nm matching set . shoot fine . 58 caliber big boar thompson center in oak . fired about 100 rounds, love them all !!
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ok ok
1858 remington geez had my numbers mixed up
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ok,
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With my recent entry back into cap-n-ball revolvers after many years of not having one,my experience I guess could be considered very limited.
Of the three cap-n-ball revolvers Ive purchased in the last month,2 Uberti's and 1 Pietta,I have to say I personally feel the Uberti made replicas are of better quality from fit,finish and especially to overall function.The bores on the Uberti's are certainly much better finished as well as all the external surfaces to what I would expect to see on say a modern made S&W or Ruger.No heavy mill,grinder or broach marks etc..bores are bright and smooth on the Uberti's also. Now like I said that is based solely on the three examples I personally owned recently as well as the many different models and brands I have eyeballed at dealers and shows over the last four months. Personally the absolute best advice I could give on the subject is to go to a stocking dealer near you and personally inspect the model you want regardless of brand.That way you can inspect the revolver for issues before buying and cutout the possibility of damage during shipment,which I have experienced both issues recently buying online. Regardless,I can personally tell you that the customer service from the folks importing/selling Pietta and Uberti are first rate,and they do stand behind thier products 100%.Both offer 1 year warranties. So I'd guess it really comes down to the certain model you want. HTH |
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I have two Piettas, purchased new and there were issues with both, but still an overall good value.
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