I've been out of the C&B game for awhile now. My first was a Pietta brass frame Navy back in '98. Put about 100rds through it before the hammer spring broke. After replacing that the bolt broke. By that time the cyl stops where so worn that putting anymore money into it was worthless. In 2002 I got a Pietta 1860 Army. Put about 50rds through it with no issues and the cyl stops didnt seem to wear near as bad as the brasser. Just last year I bought my first Uberti, a factory "conversion" 45LC 1858. LOVED that gun, shot over 200rds including some plenty of +P ammo. Traded it for a AR, wish I didnt. Now, I want to get a few C&B revolvers to shoot and one to convert to cartage. Was thinking about anoother brass Pietta Navy as a shooter and a Pietta 1858 to convert as I like the look of its case harden frame vs the Ubertis. Also Plan on ether a 1851 or 1861 .36cal. Qustion is, has Pietta really improved there quality over the years or should I just stick with the higher price of Uberti? Fit and finish isnt high on my list, being able to shoot 100's or rounds with zero worries is. In my reserch, these two vids have me thinking, and thus I come here to ask the experts lol
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jHVdx-6djkg
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzbUisSUEE
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jHVdx-6djkg
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzbUisSUEE