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Post by Lee Martin on May 14, 2009 7:45:19 GMT -5
I bought this Uberti 44 Special for $280:  The Italian clones aren't bad at all. New they can be found for around $400. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by CalFred on May 14, 2009 9:17:25 GMT -5
Joe, I looked down on the Italians until I read Paco's book. He seems to think quite a lot of them - enough to use at least one extensively.
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Post by parson45 on May 14, 2009 9:23:26 GMT -5
Uberti makes a fine revolver, especially those imported by Cimarron. I'm a long time fan of the 44 special, but JM, I'm not sure you're going to like it as much as you do your 45 Colts. I have no problem with the NM lockwork; I just think of it as a very light, very short DA.
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Post by J Miller on May 14, 2009 9:59:00 GMT -5
Lee, Your Uberti has the same brass grip design my Cattleman came with. It has to be the most comfortable single action grip I've used. I replaced my with a steel BS/TG set though. Parson45, Well, that could be very true about me not liking it as much as the .45 Colt. But I've never had one, so weather or not I like it as much, I'd like to have one just to say: Yes, indeed I know what all the fuss is about.  The strange thing is I came to that conclusion about the New Model Ruger actions around 1975 or so when I bought two NM BHs. They sound just like a S&W when you cock them. I didn't like either of them, and parted company with them fairly quickly. I don't know exactly why, but I just can't warm up to the NM Ruger action. I was trained on and started with the old half cock action and it works just fine for me. I don't need to, nor worry about carrying six rounds, so I just stick with what I know. Joe |
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Post by J Miller on May 14, 2009 10:05:28 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Glad to see we're up again! Mr. Miller, my Cimarron Model P .44 Special is for sale. 4 3/4" barrel, black powder frame, one piece nicely figured walnut grips, Belt Mountain Colt SAA/clone base pin replaced the hideous "long" extra safety notch base pin. No hammer firing pin safety, so this is mechanically a 1st Gen Colt SAA, even the parts are interchangeable. I removed the Italian reddish varnish from the grips to expose the nice wood, but it should be sealed with something. Metal to metal and wood are near perfect! Lockup and timing rival the best there is, bank vault tight! I love this gun but real Colt SAA's have invaded my home and I have gun bills to pay! $400.00 shipped to an FFL IF he accepts from an individual and we can work out a payment plan.  Cyrus, That is a fine looking .44. Alas, for the time being my gun money fund has dried up. Even a pmt plan is out of the picture. But it's OHHHH so tempting. It will make someone a nice shooter. Joe |
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Post by CraigC on May 14, 2009 13:23:31 GMT -5
Uberti builds a good .44Spl but it won't save you any money. I paid $500 for a Colt Bisley replica last fall.
I also have to agree about the New Model action. While a professionally tuned NM is mighty fine and I own a few of them (no lectures, I have three custom NM's), a traditional action has a much better trigger and overall feel.
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Post by Markbo on May 14, 2009 18:35:08 GMT -5
Maybe you get what you pay for. All I know is I got my first .44 special last year. Also a Cimarron Thunderer. The first trip to the range I tested probably 8 or 10 loads. One of those loads turned in some near 1" groups. I guess since I didn't pay much, I got a bad one, huh?  |
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Post by J Miller on May 15, 2009 10:52:13 GMT -5
Markbo, If you can't get that Thunderer to group, send it me and give it a try. Joe |
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