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Post by Mescalito on Jan 5, 2012 4:04:52 GMT -5
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so, I am about to purchase either a Ruger Vaquero 4.75" .357 or a Cimarron Pistolero 4.75" .357. I have shot the Ruger before, but not the Pistolero. anyone who owns one have any feedback they'd care to share??? much appreciated!!!
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Post by wishbone on Jan 5, 2012 7:04:21 GMT -5
I have both but now have many more Uberti's, Cimmarrons, Taylors, and a Beretta. I may be in the minority here but they are better guns than the Rugers imo. I like the traditional actions much better and they shoot better. Opening a loading gate and have the wheel turn just isn't right to me. The Uberti's are built well and I have never had any problems with them or the Rugers. The Italians also use forged steel as opposed to the Rugers cast if that makes any difference.
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Post by AxeHandle on Jan 5, 2012 7:26:55 GMT -5
The only choice I can see that you have is which one is first!  |
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jan 5, 2012 7:49:21 GMT -5
Give me the Ruger.
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johnnyflake
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Post by johnnyflake on Jan 5, 2012 13:12:59 GMT -5
Ruger guns are well made and strong, however, the Italian SA Guns are also very well made and very strong, especial Uberti and Pietro.
Personally, I think the recent (within the last 6 or 7 years) Uberti and Pietta SAs are much stronger than they are given credit for, and their actions are very smooth and strong.
John Taffin, who is well respected, speaks highly of them.
I am a little confused as to which guns are made by whom, but I believe that most of the guns imported by Cimarron are made by Uberti. Pietta guns are made in a different factory, which is part of the Beretta group. However, as of not too many years ago, Uberti was purchased by Beretta. I think some of the Taylor guns come from Pietta and also that some of the Long Hunter Guns come from Pietta. I don't know all of the above as fact, but that is kind of what I have put together.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 5, 2012 14:18:41 GMT -5
Pistolero. I still can't get used to the New Vaquero hammer (though they're easily swapped out). Not big on factory plastic grips either as found on the Ruger. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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"I Reckon So!"
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Post by orokie on Jan 5, 2012 14:19:21 GMT -5
My Cimarron Pistolero in .38/.357. Blood wood grips with Sterling Silver lightning bolt inlayed. Gun has premium action work and shoots like a dream. While the Ruger is nice, this gun is no slouch and locks up pretty tight.  |
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Jan 5, 2012 14:24:28 GMT -5
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Post by Frank V on Jan 6, 2012 20:52:32 GMT -5
That's an interesting video, thanks for posting it Tx Gun Runner.
I kind of like the Cimarron too.
Frank
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Post by pazliberty on Jan 9, 2012 16:54:09 GMT -5
Nice to know mine are worth that much!
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Jan 9, 2012 19:08:59 GMT -5
I have 4 Cimarrons now and would trade 6 Vaquero's I own now for 6 Cimarron's in a heart beat for the same cal today . I would keep all my Blackhawk's for hunting guns .
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Post by Mescalito on Jan 9, 2012 22:45:14 GMT -5
thanks, all for your input. I have decided to go a bit more old school & am going to be getting a Pietta Colt 1851 Navy Sheriff Steel Frame .44. I may eventually get the cartridge conversion system for it as well. I figure for the same money I'd drop on either the Vaquero or the Pistolero, I could also have a nice custom holster rig, a good stockpile of caps, balls, & powder, 7 I like the idea of my pistol NOT being on a list somewhere because it's not a modern firearm.
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