I like having different firearm designs from across history... and I'm sort of looking for another revolver.
I was always drawn to that NAA Ranger, and can't wait until NAA brings it back (if it ever happens, I'll pair it up with my Sidewinder). Anyways, I started looking at Uberti replicas of the Schofield design.
I'm stuck on .45 Colt. I would like to have it cut for moonclips, so I could run .45 ACP through it. My Ruger New Vaquero is in .45 (a convertible, so can shoot either .45 Colt or ACP), and I have a Uberti 1860 Henry in the same caliber (steel frame). Got away from .38 with my 642-1 (converted to 9mm), and not interested in .44-40 or .44 Russian (I shoot a 629 in .44 Magnum... and never use Specials; won't use .44 Russian). Figured .45 Colt would be the best choice, since I already stock the ammo.
I do like the look of the Russian models, with that spur, but from what I've seen, the release is on the barrel half instead of the grip half. Also read that the profile of the grip/backstrap makes cocking the gun a little harder.
With the normal .45 versions, Uberti does a 7", 5", and 3.5" barrel with the blued guns. Not going nickel, as I had to bead blast my Ruger due to not wanting to keep up on the polished stainless. I usually go long with barrels, but don't think the 5" would be that bad. And to be honest, that 3.5" looks pretty cool.
I doubt I'll ever do CAS, but do want a revolver that I won't have to worry about. Just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with these... or similar guns from other companies.
Thanks for taking a look.
I was always drawn to that NAA Ranger, and can't wait until NAA brings it back (if it ever happens, I'll pair it up with my Sidewinder). Anyways, I started looking at Uberti replicas of the Schofield design.
I'm stuck on .45 Colt. I would like to have it cut for moonclips, so I could run .45 ACP through it. My Ruger New Vaquero is in .45 (a convertible, so can shoot either .45 Colt or ACP), and I have a Uberti 1860 Henry in the same caliber (steel frame). Got away from .38 with my 642-1 (converted to 9mm), and not interested in .44-40 or .44 Russian (I shoot a 629 in .44 Magnum... and never use Specials; won't use .44 Russian). Figured .45 Colt would be the best choice, since I already stock the ammo.
I do like the look of the Russian models, with that spur, but from what I've seen, the release is on the barrel half instead of the grip half. Also read that the profile of the grip/backstrap makes cocking the gun a little harder.
With the normal .45 versions, Uberti does a 7", 5", and 3.5" barrel with the blued guns. Not going nickel, as I had to bead blast my Ruger due to not wanting to keep up on the polished stainless. I usually go long with barrels, but don't think the 5" would be that bad. And to be honest, that 3.5" looks pretty cool.
I doubt I'll ever do CAS, but do want a revolver that I won't have to worry about. Just wanted to see if anyone had any experience with these... or similar guns from other companies.
Thanks for taking a look.