What is the most true to the original Colt 1873 SAA clone CURRENTLY being made? Please don't recommend an original. I can't afford one.
I am not a cowboy action shooter, I just want one for historical reasons and as a fun shooter companion. I plan to get a holster and cartridge belt, and want to get a faithful (not Hollywood) model if possible. I am not a cowboy aciton shooter, but might get some work done on the gun to slick it up. I don't care it it makes a good CAS gun or if it breaks sometimes, just want authenticity and quality.
Any suggestions? I want the most original, faithful SAA clone out there, in .45 Colt and would prefer to stay under $650.
Thanks everyone!
I have a Cimarron/Uberti Model P OM I would say it's pretty darn close to the Colt.
As has already been noted they do have a longer cylinder pin that has two notches cut in it, the pin can be cut down to appear like the shorter Colt pin, I left mine the way it was.
The Cimarron I bought, right out of the box had the slickest action/trigger pull (right at 2 pounds) that I've ever witnessed on any factory gun.
The gun is very accurate, I've shot the heck out of mine, I quit counting when I hit the 10,000 round mark; most of the ammo I used would be considered tier two loads.
Besides the action being so great the fit and finish of the gun in all aspects was perfect, mine shows a little wear now from all the use.
Mine also has the one piece wood grips with no medallion like the old Colts except the finish has a higher gloss.
I would not be afraid to buy another one, as a matter of fact I did buy another Cimarron but I bought a Bisley model this time.
The fit and finish was as good as the first one, the action was as slick, the trigger pull was about an ounce or two heavier.
I did not care for the original grips on the Bisley so I had some custom stag grips made for it.
Best Regards
Bob Hunter