Taylors & Co. revolvers, opinions?

First off . . . Welcome to the Forum! Good folks here! :)

I own Smiths, Colts, Rugers, Ubertis, Piettas and a few other brands. I have shot SA for 50+ years and that's my true love.

As far as the Taylor SA - as mentioned, it's made by Uberti.

I have a Ruger New vaquero in 357 and like any Ruger, it's a great handgun. But, I recently got the "itch" to get a "Bisley". I looked at what Taylor, Uberti and Cimmarron had on-line and then went to the gun shop I deal with. They could have ordered it from any of the three but the salesman I usually deal with - who is a shooter and also very well informed - stated to me that they had had all three come through the shop and he felt that the one from Uberti was just as good as what Taylor and Cimmarron had. I'd always heard that Taylor/Cimmarron were sort of better. So . . . I ordered an Uberti Bisley - 4 3/4" in 357. AFter a couple of week it arrived and it was fantastic! Excellent quality all the way through, great fit, action nice and crisp, etc.

I couldn't be happier with the Bisley - it's fast become my "favorite" SA. I reload and have run 38 Colt Short, Long, 38 Special and 357 Magnum through it - all shot well. I reload both smokeless and BP so it will get a little of both over time.

I have a Uberti '551 Navy that I've had for a number of years. Over the years, I've owned and shot a wide variety of '51 Navies but my Uberti is the best I've ever had.

I really don't think you can go wrong with one whether it's a Taylor, Cimmarron or a Uberti since they all are Uberti. At some point I"ll be adding a Uberti Csttleman in 44 Spec. and will not even 'look around" as I know I want another Uberti. If I could afford a true Colt SAA, I might go that route "just 'cause" but for the type of shooting I do, the Uberti is more than fitting and I'm sure it will outlast me by several generations.
 
RealGun said:
Of the three (3) Uberti/Cimarron Stallion 38s bought (new) this year, all have the two position cylinder pin and 1/4 cock "safety" hammer position.
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Lest there be any misunderstanding, there is a difference in the "1/4 cock safety" and the hammer block safety on the Uberti Single Actions. The "1/4 cock safety" is inherent to all traditional Single Action revolvers, and is the one that is considered dangerous. The hammer block safety on Uberti revolvers is indeed a hammer block, and is engaged when the hammer is drawn back to the first, or safety notch. It does engage automatically with the hammer in this position. It has been thoroughly tested by the US Government, and was also tested vigorously by Skeeter Skelton when it was introduced.

Here are two the hammers on two Uberti revolvers, the one on the left with the hammer block safety, the one on the right without:




This has proven to be a reliable safety, is easily engaged and disengaged in practical use. As for me, though, empty chamber under the hammer rules.

Bob Wright
 
We've recently received into inventory a new Cimarron/Uberti Thunderer .45Colt that has the black powder frame and therefore cannot utilize the center pin safety. It is equipped with the hammer block.
I personally purchased within the last year a brand new Taylor's/Uberti Cattleman that has both the center pin and hammer block safeties.
So I believe Uberti is still using the hammer block.
 
I carry an El Patron Competition a lot of the time. I'm happy with the automatic hammer block and carry 6. I bought it almost 2 years ago (new) , brought it home and did "my thing" to it and it is a very impressive hand gun. There is somthing to be said about a tuned " flat spring" S.A. !!

www.goonsgunworks.com
 
The Uberti Stallions and Cimarron Lightnings (Ruger Single Six size, 38 Specials) have internal firing pins. The hammer face is blank.
 
Thanks for the replies! I drove by the dealer today but the powerstroke was humming along at 70mph, no time to stop! I hope to get back out that way on friday and shop some. I really like the feel of that gun and the action has been massaged nicely!
 
Dpris said:
Uberti's been making that transfer bar design for several years.
Denis
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I think that design originated with Berretta, and carried over when they merged with Uberti. First one I ever saw was on a Berretta Stampede.

Bob Wright
 
My Beretta stampede, chambered for .44 WCF, and purchased in April 2004, has a transfer bar. What I don't like about the design, is that you have to pull the hammer back to full cock and then let the hammer down on a live chamber when loading 6 rounds. To avoid the risk from that manipulation I usually just load 5. And yes, I know that you can put your thumb between the hammer and frame in order to catch a slipped hammer, but if I recall correctly, my thumb is so big, that I still can't get past the half cock notch that way.

Thought the years, I've learned that when discussing firearms and cartridges, the only generalization which you can make is: "You can't make generalizations."
 
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The Beretta Stampede was the first Uberti-made transfer bar model.

Beretta also briefly offered a breaktop model made for them by Uberti during a relatively short period when they were experimenting with the CAS market before giving up on the idea.

Beretta has never made either a Colt clone or a Smith clone.
Denis
 
It appears that BobWright and Microgunner have covered the safety issue. I was not sure if Uberti copied IvarJohnsons small hammer block in their repops as I have a original but I still like to insert a piece of matchstick under my hammer when I am hunting with my Cattleman Buntline.
 
RG,
As Jack says- Beretta never MANUFACTURED a Colt or Smith SA clone.

They did SELL Uberti-made clones under their own brand.
Denis.
 
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