wog
.240 Incinerator
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Post by wog on Aug 17, 2019 13:47:43 GMT -5
Which is the best buy, (El Patron, Evil Roy, or Holy Smoker) in terms of build quality, fit, finish, dimensions, etc.? You know, all the good stuff. Thanks, in advance.
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Post by mccartycfii on Aug 17, 2019 15:27:12 GMT -5
I have two Evil Roys:
-Evil Roy 45 Colt 7.5” -Evil Roy 357 Magnum 5.5”
Nice guns....can’t say anything about the others you listed. I can tell you in time I will get ride of the Evil Roy’s when time and money finds Colts.
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tde44
.240 Incinerator
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Post by tde44 on Aug 17, 2019 15:48:23 GMT -5
I've got the Evil Roy 5.5" in 45 Colt...great gun!
Sights were on the money with 250gr RNFP lead (coated Acme as well as lubed Oregon Trail).
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Post by 45dragoon on Aug 17, 2019 17:12:41 GMT -5
I had an El Patron Competition for about 3 yrs. My interest was making it the fastest/most reliable S.A. ever. I achieved that (for me anyway!)!! I removed the wire combination spring (from factory) and installed coil trigger and bolt springs (mine), a bolt block, action stop, my version of a coil and plunger (I call a " coil and pushrod " which is a slightly larger rod in diameter and a shorter/stouter spring), dressed the mainspring to give a "just under 3 lb. hammer draw. The trigger pull was 2 1/2 lb (POS.). I also do some " proprietary " dressing of the bolt head as well as the arms . . . hammer cam height (which allows such a light hammer draw to work!).
I fitted a 45 acp cyl. and fanned this revolver daily 50 cycles with each cyl, for 3 yrs. A most excellent revolver!!! Ended up selling it to a buddy (who wanted to buy one of my Dragoons! I couldn't!!! So I offered him the El Patron (which he had shot on occasion)) and that was good enough! I thought at this point, I can do the same thing to a plain Jane Cattleman so, I was good with it too! After all, my Dragoons are what "brought me to the dance!!"
As far as the op's question, I believe they are pretty much the same, it just depends who you buy from. My buddy says it the finest S.A. he owns!! (after 3 yrs fanning !! Notches are perfect, bolt is perfect . . . definitely a fun gun . . . I'd bet my life on!!!
Mike
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Post by taffin on Aug 17, 2019 23:49:15 GMT -5
Which is the best buy, (El Patron, Evil Roy, or Holy Smoker) in terms of build quality, fit, finish, dimensions, etc.? You know, all the good stuff. Thanks, in advance. WIN, WIN, WIN
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Post by msauter on Aug 18, 2019 8:48:37 GMT -5
I had the same question, and voted for the Evil Roy in .45 Colt. May be the best fit and finish of any gun I own. Trigger is great.
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Post by mk70ss on Aug 18, 2019 9:44:42 GMT -5
El Patron CMS edition 3.75 inch .45 Colt. Best single action gun I own.
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Post by Encore64 on Aug 18, 2019 10:31:14 GMT -5
I've never met a Uberti Product that I didn't like. This thread has been extremely positive and supportive to them and I am glad to see it.
Colt has let America down so many time, in so many ways. I'm glad to have Uberti supporting these type of guns and making them affordable for ordinary guys like most of us are.
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