1858 Uberti factory conversion 45LC

wheelyfun · September 25, 2013, 07:12 PM

Hey All,
range report to follow soon, but for now...
New Cimarron (Uberti) in 45LC with 5.5" barrel.
trigger pull feels surprisingly light and crisp for an Italian clone....

Need to buy dies and bullets, and start reloading for this, as the price of factory 45LC will keep you from shooting!

wheelyfun · September 26, 2013, 06:34 PM

Cimarron (Uberti) 1858 Factory Conversion 45LC, w/5.5” barrel

Received this revolver from my FFL and right away, noticed the fit and finish were outstanding!

Was not expecting such rich bluing and tight tolerances, as previously owned a Uberti Cattleman SAA clone….and it was nowhere near this level of finish.

Cleaned & lubed, bought some Magtech 250gr flat nose bullets from my local gunshop, and went to the range.

Magtech lists the following specs (obtained from a 4” barrel): Muzzle velocity=761 fps, with 322 ft LBs of energy…..in other words….weak Cowboy loads!

I will find my own load for this revolver, once I have fired a couple hundred factory loads, but fired 100 rounds of Magtech during this break-in range session.

I started off from 12 yds away, shooting at small paper plates. I was elated to find that the first 5 shots were clover-leafed on the plate! That’s right, my first 5 shots were all touching!

The range had about 5 other shooters present, so I had to spend the rest of my time from the 25 yd line.

Our range has cardboard tubes hanging from a rope, at 25 yds out. I was smoking these things WITH EASE! I was getting cocky and hitting them while they were still swinging from the previous hit…..

Feeling very happy with this revolver, I took a cylinder full at the 100 yd gong. Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, miss, Ding. 5 out of 6 shots hit the 100 yd gong, and by this time, the other shooters were commenting and asking about the Uberti.

After 50 rounds, I removed the cylinder and cleaned it, the cylinder pin, and the barrel.

The rest of the time was split evenly between careful, slow, aimed fire and rapid fire using both hands and strong hand only.

The trigger was super crisp with barely any creep, and was relatively light.
The overall quality and accuracy of this revolver took me by surprise, and this 1858 is going to be seeing a lot of action at the range!

kwhi43 · September 26, 2013, 07:00 PM

wheelyfun · September 26, 2013, 07:24 PM

Did you sand your grips?
I dislike the "red" laquer that the Italians use on their grips.....

I am a bit afraid to sand, for fear of changing the shape of the grips!

kwhi43 · September 26, 2013, 08:09 PM

Yes, I hated the grips the way they came. I lightly sanded them and just rubbed
them with oil. Just a few drops of motor oil.

9mmfan · September 27, 2013, 12:57 AM

Motor oil. Huh. Wouldn't have thought of that. That looks good. Nice pistols, gents.

Yep, the cost of .45 Colt is what got me interested in reloading initially.

kwhi43 · September 27, 2013, 07:47 AM

Notice the length of my loading lever vs the 5.5 inch model.

Colt46 · September 30, 2013, 04:13 PM

Always loved the old remingtons. Any ideas on what kind of pressure levels they can accept? Are they good for extended normal pressure(250 grain bullet @850 fps) shooting?

wheelyfun · October 1, 2013, 05:12 AM

The frame on the factory conversion from Uberti is manufactured with different specs than the black powder-only frames.

It will handle standard pressure loads forever.

I will not put hot loadings through it, and will handload for slightly less than standard pressure....because this is a "fun" gun, and I love a mellow 45 loading.

Andy Griffith · October 1, 2013, 10:37 AM

Have you tried any full house blackpowder loads through it yet?

I would love to hear a range report on the conversion of how it holds up to and functions full box of them.

September 25, 2013, 07:12 PM	#1
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 241	1858 Uberti factory conversion 45LC Hey All, range report to follow soon, but for now... New Cimarron (Uberti) in 45LC with 5.5" barrel. trigger pull feels surprisingly light and crisp for an Italian clone.... Need to buy dies and bullets, and start reloading for this, as the price of factory 45LC will keep you from shooting! __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

September 26, 2013, 06:34 PM	#2
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 241	Cimarron (Uberti) 1858 Factory Conversion 45LC, w/5.5” barrel Received this revolver from my FFL and right away, noticed the fit and finish were outstanding! Was not expecting such rich bluing and tight tolerances, as previously owned a Uberti Cattleman SAA clone….and it was nowhere near this level of finish. Cleaned & lubed, bought some Magtech 250gr flat nose bullets from my local gunshop, and went to the range. Magtech lists the following specs (obtained from a 4” barrel): Muzzle velocity=761 fps, with 322 ft LBs of energy…..in other words….weak Cowboy loads! I will find my own load for this revolver, once I have fired a couple hundred factory loads, but fired 100 rounds of Magtech during this break-in range session. I started off from 12 yds away, shooting at small paper plates. I was elated to find that the first 5 shots were clover-leafed on the plate! That’s right, my first 5 shots were all touching! The range had about 5 other shooters present, so I had to spend the rest of my time from the 25 yd line. Our range has cardboard tubes hanging from a rope, at 25 yds out. I was smoking these things WITH EASE! I was getting cocky and hitting them while they were still swinging from the previous hit….. Feeling very happy with this revolver, I took a cylinder full at the 100 yd gong. Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding, miss, Ding. 5 out of 6 shots hit the 100 yd gong, and by this time, the other shooters were commenting and asking about the Uberti. After 50 rounds, I removed the cylinder and cleaned it, the cylinder pin, and the barrel. The rest of the time was split evenly between careful, slow, aimed fire and rapid fire using both hands and strong hand only. The trigger was super crisp with barely any creep, and was relatively light. The overall quality and accuracy of this revolver took me by surprise, and this 1858 is going to be seeing a lot of action at the range! __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

September 26, 2013, 07:00 PM	#3
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Those Are Great Guns. Here Is Mine Before I Sold It.

September 26, 2013, 07:24 PM	#4
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 241	Did you sand your grips? I dislike the "red" laquer that the Italians use on their grips..... I am a bit afraid to sand, for fear of changing the shape of the grips! __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

September 30, 2013, 04:13 PM	#8
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	A real beauty Always loved the old remingtons. Any ideas on what kind of pressure levels they can accept? Are they good for extended normal pressure(250 grain bullet @850 fps) shooting?

September 26, 2013, 08:09 PM	#5
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Yes, I hated the grips the way they came. I lightly sanded them and just rubbed them with oil. Just a few drops of motor oil.

September 27, 2013, 12:57 AM	#6
9mmfan Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 301	Motor oil. Huh. Wouldn't have thought of that. That looks good. Nice pistols, gents. Yep, the cost of .45 Colt is what got me interested in reloading initially.

September 27, 2013, 07:47 AM	#7
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Notice the length of my loading lever vs the 5.5 inch model.

October 1, 2013, 05:12 AM	#9
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 241	The frame on the factory conversion from Uberti is manufactured with different specs than the black powder-only frames. It will handle standard pressure loads forever. I will not put hot loadings through it, and will handload for slightly less than standard pressure....because this is a "fun" gun, and I love a mellow 45 loading. __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

October 1, 2013, 10:37 AM	#10
Andy Griffith Senior Member Join Date: May 14, 2009 Location: Macon Co. NC Posts: 591	Have you tried any full house blackpowder loads through it yet? I would love to hear a range report on the conversion of how it holds up to and functions full box of them. __________________ Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...."