petep
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Central Alabama
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Post by petep on Jan 2, 2018 15:00:46 GMT -5
Any of you guys own and shoot one of these revolvers?If so how is the quality of the gun and how durable is it for continuous shooting of mild .38 special cast loads?
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 2, 2018 15:26:47 GMT -5
Any of you guys own and shoot one of these revolvers?If so how is the quality of the gun and how durable is it for continuous shooting of mild .38 special cast loads? Yes and they are wonderful. Would be one of the last guns I parted with. Mine is the Flattop Target model with adjustable sights. |
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Post by mk70ss on Jan 2, 2018 15:43:59 GMT -5
I have three Ubertis and they are superb.
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eskimo36
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Oklahoma
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Post by eskimo36 on Jan 3, 2018 7:16:47 GMT -5
I have the Cimmarron model P Jr in 38 and it’s a real shooter with a great trigger.
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petep
.30 Stingray
Central Alabama
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Post by petep on Jan 3, 2018 9:10:45 GMT -5
eskimo36,Thank you for your reply.Did you have to do any work at all to the revolver and is it accurate?
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eskimo36
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Oklahoma
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Post by eskimo36 on Jan 3, 2018 10:39:33 GMT -5
It had an action job when I got it but it shoots 2”-2.5” 25 yd groups and the cylinder, forcing cone, or crown wasn’t touched. Close to point of aim. Pretty good in my book for a Vaquero type sighted gun.
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petep
.30 Stingray
Central Alabama
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Post by petep on Jan 3, 2018 10:49:41 GMT -5
Sounds good to me!! Thank you !
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JM
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Post by JM on Jan 3, 2018 12:42:57 GMT -5
I saw a 38 Special Stallion with the shorty barrel that was worked over by Bob James: www.jamesguns.comVery nice! |
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Post by lscg on Jan 3, 2018 12:48:34 GMT -5
what kind of loads can these guns safely handle? just regular .38's or are +p's a possibility?
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JM
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Post by JM on Jan 3, 2018 14:48:52 GMT -5
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JM
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Post by JM on Jan 3, 2018 15:04:42 GMT -5
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JM
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Post by JM on Jan 3, 2018 15:10:54 GMT -5
what kind of loads can these guns safely handle? just regular .38's or are +p's a possibility? According to Cimmaron, the Lightning is NOT rated for +P or Cor-Bon type of ammo. I asked about 158gr. @ 800-1000fps. I was told that would be fine. |
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 3, 2018 15:29:07 GMT -5
I've been testing some Ruger polymer ammo and Liberty Civil Defense ammo in mine.
I was in doubt about the performance of these light bullets. But, they perform better than expected from the relatively long 5.5" barrel.
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Post by lscg on Jan 3, 2018 19:47:46 GMT -5
what kind of loads can these guns safely handle? just regular .38's or are +p's a possibility? According to Cimmaron, the Lightning is NOT rated for +P or Cor-Bon type of ammo. I asked about 158gr. @ 800-1000fps. I was told that would be fine.
thanks, I kinda figured it would probably be best to stay away from +p loads.
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Post by dougader on Jan 3, 2018 20:04:28 GMT -5
I must have checked in a couple dozen Uberti SA revolvers in the last 8 weeks, and I was very impressed with the overall fit and finish. I was surprised, even, at how nice the color case hardened frames come out and the faux ivory isn't so bad, either... but maybe a little too "white" for those wanting an aged ivory look.
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