Uberti or cabelas

Short and sweet: I'm very happy with the Colt and Remington in .44 that I bought from Cabela's.

The current sale definitely makes them worth a look.
 
Sounds like you've made up your mind but I have to say that I find the 1860 Army grip to be much more comfortable than the '51 Navy (which is similar to the standard Single Action Colt grip). Of course I like a Ruger Bisley grip better as well so obviously I like to have all of my fingers on the grip vs. doing the pinky curl.

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Oly
 
Hmmmmm . . . . after reading this thread and what some of you say about .36 caliber and those who shoot 'em . . . . . . well, let's just say it puts my petticoat "in a knot"! :D not to mention my knickers! :) Personally, I love my 36s (but then, who doesn't love a set of 36s?). I have five of 'em but for me, it's what I got started with ('51 Navy) and just the convenience of shooting and sticking with one caliber. Someday, I'll graduate and move up with the big boys and get a .44 - the only problem with that though is that all the .44s are so darn pretty that it will be hard to make up my mind what I want. Whatever you finally decide on, just enjoy it and have fun - that's what it's all about! In the meantime, Wild Bill and me will strap on our Navies . . . . . . . :D
 
As an "after thought" . . . . maybe the gun manufacturer's should just compromise and start making something in the middle of the road? I can see it now . . . . an authentic Colt repro in .40 caliber - halfway between .36 and .44. I'd love to see how Cabellas would "write up" the description for that "authentic model"! Possibly it could have a steel frame with a brass barrel? :D
 
You said using .44 is not much manly in your opinion, then why did you say you are more likely to get a .44 first ?
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Because I've been drooling over the 58 Remmi:D

A big part of it is really the frustration over the .36 ammo.

I got my .36 navy first(Uberti), really do like it. But the .375 RB was jumping forward. Didn't want to order .380 over the net...price + shipping + not knowing if it would work anyway, so I searched the stores and finally found one box, which did in fact work, but made me realize I would have a supply issue.

In the meantime I bought one of the .44 "navys" (peitta) and a box of .451, they literally fell right into the chamber and right back out...went back to the store returned them and got .454's no problem, worked great.

Then ended up getting molds for both.

If I get another .36 with my luck it will need .375 but another .44..which will most likely be a peitta will most likely take .454s...but if not I can find RB locally in 3 sizes for .44 and molds locally in 3 as well.

The "thrill factor" in shooting is the same for me either way...but the .44 has some very real practical benefits in my opinion
 
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