Which Gun?
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bushmaster65
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with money not being a problem...
get both
get both
I agree with Hawg. Pietta and Uberti are close enough in quality (we're talking NEW guns here - ones manufactured in the last couple years) that any differences are down to individual gun differences - in other words, you're just as likely to get a lemon with one brand as the other. And those odds are pretty small in either case.
I have a personal preference for Uberti regardless of model, but I can't honestly advise anyone that they're generally 'better'. Buy the least expensive one and give the difference to your local animal shelter - you'll get the best deal and feel righteous at the same time.
Oh, and be advised: Cabela's has come up with a no returns policy lately. They're not honoring any warranties on firearms. The odds are very high that you'll get a quality gun, but for my money that policy disqualifies them from any consideration. Your mileage may vary.
I have a personal preference for Uberti regardless of model, but I can't honestly advise anyone that they're generally 'better'. Buy the least expensive one and give the difference to your local animal shelter - you'll get the best deal and feel righteous at the same time.
Oh, and be advised: Cabela's has come up with a no returns policy lately. They're not honoring any warranties on firearms. The odds are very high that you'll get a quality gun, but for my money that policy disqualifies them from any consideration. Your mileage may vary.
Hawg and Mykeal....
...Nothing of substance to add to their opinions. But not having anything to say never prevented me from talking.
I recently bought an Uberti and a Pietta, both 1873 Colts for C and B and both new. Only difference in the description of the pistols is the barrel length. In terms of fit finish, operation and general quality, I can't tell the difference.
...Nothing of substance to add to their opinions. But not having anything to say never prevented me from talking.
I recently bought an Uberti and a Pietta, both 1873 Colts for C and B and both new. Only difference in the description of the pistols is the barrel length. In terms of fit finish, operation and general quality, I can't tell the difference.
Money not being an issue, I'd get the Uberti. Not because it's any better than a Pietta, but it may be made closer to original specs (size, not metalurgy) and they hide the "black powder only" and some other irritating markings on the bottom of the barrel - hidden by the loading lever. I have mostly Piettas. I have an Uberti made 1858 revolving carbine only because Pietta doesn't offer one. For me, money is a consideration....
It could depend on the individual gun and which grip size is preferred.
The Uberti does have a drift adjustable front sight on their standard model and a forged frame.
But I would most likely buy a Pietta, especially if it were a target or a stainless target model.
Pietta's can be loaded using .451 balls and the Remington #10 caps will usually fit their factory nipples perfectly.
The Uberti does have a drift adjustable front sight on their standard model and a forged frame.
But I would most likely buy a Pietta, especially if it were a target or a stainless target model.
Pietta's can be loaded using .451 balls and the Remington #10 caps will usually fit their factory nipples perfectly.
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