USFA Omnipotent?

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Dave H

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Gentlemen and Ladies,
I really like the looks of this single shot revolver, specifically the prawl-grip, does anyone own one or have fired one? I hear only good things about the company, but these cost A LOT and I'd like a little more intel before shelling out the cash. I wonder about the accuracy, the capacity of the weapon to fire all sorts of different NON-COWBOY loads, and how the recoil feels with that 1878-style grip. Any opinions?
I'm a firm believer in practice and versatility, so this pistol would get maintained scrupulously, but fired a lot, carried a lot, rained on, snowed on, toasted by the sun, etc.
 
USFA Single Actions are arguably better than the newer Colt SAAs, and cost less. Sure there are the die-hard Colt guys who would argue the collectibility point, but the truth of the matter is that you've got to live forever for a new Colt SAA to be worth measurably more than what you paid for it.

I've got a USFA Turnbull edition on order for hundreds less than a plain jane Colt. Check out some of the discussions on www.sixgunner.com. That's the best place to find out about Single Action revolvers.
 
Thanks for the scoop. Everybody thinks a lot of USFA, some because they really are made in the US, for some it seems to be fit and finish. I'll keep hunting (and asking) for someone who has actually fired the Omnipotent, the plan is ONE revolver for all purposes for the next 10-15 years, (assuming I live that long).
 
I feel they are poor at everything. It is a sort of clone of the Colt Thunderer. That was a double action revolver. The USFA sort of clone is single action. The semibirdshead grip is uncomfortable for me and almost impossible to recock. It needs two hands to operate it. The CAS groups would not use them as they were illegal, difficult to operate, incorrect in design and just a bad idea that should have never seen the light of day. The oddest Omni-Potent form is CCW snubnose. A two-handed, large frame, snubnosed single action for a CCW? The Omi-Potent is a bad idea period.
 
Willie! :eek:
Come now on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:
I've been hounding USFA ever since I fell in love with that two-inch Omni at the SHOT Show two years ago!
Can't figure out much of a purpose for it, but the sample I saw was well made & just looked cooler'n your icehouse in January. :p
Now they're telling me "later this year", I intend to keep hounding. :D
Denis
 
It looks cool, but I've heard the "form over function" argument more than once about the model. USFA quality is outstanding though.
 
Don't Buy IT!!!

I had one. Absolutely beautiful gun. Really loved it BUT the cylinder pin would stick HARD!

I sent it back to the factory four (yes 4) times. They could not fix the problem. You shoot it a bit and that darn pin would be hopelessly stuck.

Finally I went to Reeder Custom Guns and asked why. The pins were very soft steel. This is a problem that USFA could not fix?!

It is a beautiful gun that work well BUT you'll never get that pin out.
 
I'm surprised to hear about the soft-steel pin issue. I'm also disappointed they seem to be hard to purchase based on availability. Any other thoughts on accuracy or handling recoil, specifically the semi-birdshead grip? I'm trying to get some opinions before I actually go shopping. The issue at present is which grip "points" most comfortably and "recoils" most efficiently under .45LC non-cowboy loads. The competition (at least opinion-wise) is between the Omni, a Webley mark 6 grip, square N-frame, or round N-frame.
As always, the expertise is greatly appreciated, as this will be my first wheelgun, and I can only afford to do this once.
Keep 'em coming guys!
 
Dave H

so this pistol would get maintained scrupulously, but fired a lot, carried a lot, rained on, snowed on, toasted by the sun, etc
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Sounds like you need a Glock! :eek: Down everyone, only kidding ;)

I'm not familiar with the single 6 you're referring to. One of my all time favorites from the early 1960's was the Ruger Single Action Six. I have heard these guns have held up well over the years since my fast draw comp. days.

When researching a handgun I usually check in the http://www.genitron.com database for photo's stat's, and MRSP.

Good luck
 
I'm actally selling a P226 to help offset the cost of the aforementioned wheelgun. My problem is I have little hands, can't help it. I shoot A LOT so I've cured all my bad habits but I'm having a tough time coming up with a weapon that meets all my criteria. I'm looking for a blued large-frame revolver that will shoot .45LC or 45 ACP but fit my hand well and sport at least a 6" barrel. I'd love to go out and buy an M1917 but I'd feel terribly guilty shooting the hell out of a valuable museum piece, much less standing in the rain with it in a leather holster or letting it freeze overnight outside.
Sounds like I need to keep looking....
 
I understand the 'want a blued one' thing. I finally pushed myself over that same hurdle a while back and picked up an Freedom Arms M97 (5 shot 45 colt with the extra 45acp cylinder). All your other specs are pointing directly at one of these.

If you can swing the purchase price it's worth every penny

-ktw
 
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