Another ode to the Uberti Flattop
Oct 15, 2017 8:59:39 GMT -5
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Post by sackpeterson on Oct 15, 2017 8:59:39 GMT -5
I just got one from Dixie in 44-40. This model is $450 and I’m really astonished that it is. In terms of general fit and finish… yeah, there are some things here that are not hand fitted and maybe even not examined for QC, but still I don’t know I’m missing out on $1000 more of craftsmanship by not having a Colt. These are great guns.
General fit and finish:
Absurdly precise action
BS and TG fit to the frame passes the fingernail test
I can see some polishing wheel swooshes if I look very hard, but I could discern these on my last USFA.
There is a burr on the rear sight. I think this is a MIM part with maybe the notch machined, I’ll get that off with a file.
CS Mark, 2017 date code, but it’s a J serial frame, and this range was around 13-14 years ago. I wonder if at that time they didn’t just render out 500-1000 frames for these for when they needed.
CCH is attractive, and dark at most angles, but I think kind of a low effort job at the factory. Mixed feelings on it but I'm not changing it.
Haven't shot it.
Things I did:
Stiff action, pretty stiff. I put in a Wolf sear and bolt spring and narrowed the mainspring.
I took the trigger sear down say 1/64, I wanted a little, just a little, hammer overtravel going to full cock. There was none.
I Dremel drummed the cam leg tine with the small drum, fine grit. Had a bit of resistance going over the cam, what they call the 'Uberti hump'.
I was shocked to find a set of Gen 1 Sambars would go on (showing some edge on the butt, but just barely). Here they stay.
Cobalt 1/8 drill bit for the alignment pin goes through the TG like butter (on a drill press). Not a value judgment there, just is curious to me because I don’t know all the ins and outs of steel. I’ve burnt up oxide bits trying to do the same on Rugers (that was a learning experience...).
General fit and finish:
Absurdly precise action
BS and TG fit to the frame passes the fingernail test
I can see some polishing wheel swooshes if I look very hard, but I could discern these on my last USFA.
There is a burr on the rear sight. I think this is a MIM part with maybe the notch machined, I’ll get that off with a file.
CS Mark, 2017 date code, but it’s a J serial frame, and this range was around 13-14 years ago. I wonder if at that time they didn’t just render out 500-1000 frames for these for when they needed.
CCH is attractive, and dark at most angles, but I think kind of a low effort job at the factory. Mixed feelings on it but I'm not changing it.
Haven't shot it.
Things I did:
Stiff action, pretty stiff. I put in a Wolf sear and bolt spring and narrowed the mainspring.
I took the trigger sear down say 1/64, I wanted a little, just a little, hammer overtravel going to full cock. There was none.
I Dremel drummed the cam leg tine with the small drum, fine grit. Had a bit of resistance going over the cam, what they call the 'Uberti hump'.
I was shocked to find a set of Gen 1 Sambars would go on (showing some edge on the butt, but just barely). Here they stay.
Cobalt 1/8 drill bit for the alignment pin goes through the TG like butter (on a drill press). Not a value judgment there, just is curious to me because I don’t know all the ins and outs of steel. I’ve burnt up oxide bits trying to do the same on Rugers (that was a learning experience...).
