CAS beginer firearms suggestions?

I was thinking of going with the Uberti until I started reading some problems peeps are having with them on this board. Looks like the extra $130 or so that the Vaquero costs is well worth it. What is the difference between the "Old" and "New" Vaquero?
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The Ubertis are just like the Colts etc. The springs are leaf springs and eventually wear out but I have had on for 15yrs (Cimmaron) and have not had a problem. One other broke a spring and I was able to replace it with a $5 part in under 5 minutes. The '"Old Vaquero" which I had was larger than a Colt or Clone. If I wanted to shoot bears with a pistol I would use one since it was very strong.
 
I was thinking of going with the Uberti until I started reading some problems peeps are having with them on this board.
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I have eight Uberti revolvers and one Ruger Vaquero. The first Uberti I bought was 17 years ago. I have had no problems with that gun or any of the other seven. I don't just use them for target shooting either. I spend a lot of time outdoors. My guns have seen every type of bad weather there is. They have been exposed to rain, mud, dust, you name it. I carry them hunting, woods walking, horseback riding, while doing farmwork, pretty much everything. I have had to replace exactly two (2) springs in two different guns in 17 years. Uberti's might not be as strong as a Ruger, but neither is a real Colt. They don't need to be, unless you want to shoot wrist-breaking handloads. Rugers aren't immune to problems either. I bought my first Ruger last year. I like it, it's a tough revolver. Although it is heavier, and not as well balanced as a Uberti/Colt. As has already been said, don't overlook C&B revolvers either. Good luck with your choice.
 
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The 357 out of a 92 or a Marlin 94 is an acceptable (under 100 yard) hunting rifle for deer sized animals.
 
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