I was raised on a Walker so you can see where this is going. Anyway I got a brand new still in the plastic Uberti New Model Army the other day that had just come in. Its in standard configuration and the finish is striking. I've always wanted one of these but didnt want a Pietta (nothing against this fine company). I've put around 300 balls through it so far and am ready to sell the rest of my guns. No but really for the man without a handgun I cant think of a better candidate for an affordable, powerfull, accurate, reliable sixgun. I'd heard it wouldnt run as long as the Colts and would be prone to jamming with the top strap, but thats not what I found at all. I can shoot 5 cylinders without cleaning and cap jams have not been a problem at all. POI was an ideal 4 inches low two handed and about 1 inch low one handed at 15 yards so I put the file away and will keep it stock. LOUD I dont know why but its much louder than my Colts even 55grs in the 47. For the Rem my shooting load is 30gr FFF with .454's and 10's but will keep it with 40gr for serious work. Cleaning and take down is very easy but I wish the loading lever screw provided a bit more bite as mine looked like hell after 2 days and has already been reblued and could use it again. My only other complaint is that I wish they hadnt varnished over the brass grip screw retaing nuts. I may take an exacto knife to them later. But thats it everything else is perfect. The gun carries very well and is suprisingly light and flat which lends itself to non holster carry quite well. Loaded with 6 shots and the possitive sprung hammer in the saftey notch its rock solid and easy to see why the military adopted such a well built tool. Being the worst shot in the US I was very happy with the 1 1/2 inch groups I could attain at 15 yards whereas with a Colt I'm happy to connect with a paper plate at such a long distance. Over all I'm execptionally pleased with this purchase and am so glad its not a Pietta (nothing against this fine company). I plan to shoot it daily due to its slow rate of fire, affordable balls and a great place to shoot 5 minutes from where I work, is there a better way to begin the day?