Uberti's Schofield

[barnett]

I am considering a replica Schofield but I have a reservation regarding the strength of the revolver. I plan to load it with 255 gr lead bullets over 8 grains of unique. Will this revolver handle thousands of this load with no problems? I realize this is a traditonal load in colt single actions but i do not want to do anything that may damage the gun. Also, if anyone knows a traditional blackpowder load for the .45 Schofield except loaded with Unique, that would be helpful too.

[buck]

They are strong enough for 1000's of SAAMI spec loads.

I'd recommend getting a Navy Arms (which is still a Uberti) as they seem to be better made and regulated per my experience and also the recommendation of a really good local gunsmith I know.

Why are they better? I cannot say. Perhaps they inspect and reject some, perhaps they have a contract spec.

[buck]

The other cool thing about Navy Arms is you get a really cool looking 19th century box that it comes in.

I just bought this one.
www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=177228524

[gunsbrad]

wow,

You got a great revolver at a really great price! I personally have coveted that 5 1/2" model. Congrats.

Brad Hurt

[barnett]

Thanks guys, you've been helpful. I have heard that Navy Arms' model is the best. I've been considering either them or Cimarron.

[buck]

actually the S&W 2000 is the best but harder to find, more expensive, and in .45 Schofield (or .45 S&W if you prefer) which may not matter if you are handloading anyway

[buck]

here's a Navy Arms .45 to consider:
www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=179329438

[johnfox]

I have the Navy Arms version and have loved it for years.

[jeffquinn]

Jul 15, 2010 9:05:13 GMT -5 buck said:

actually the S&W 2000 is the best but harder to find, more expensive, and in .45 Schofield (or .45 S&W if you prefer) which may not matter if you are handloading anyway

The new S&W is still available from the S&W Custom Shop. Only offered fully hand engraved. $4500.

The Uberti looks pretty good, and is a lot less money. I think before I would get a new Smith, I would take a ride to Tulsa in November and seek out an original.

[Boge Quinn]

I think I'm gonna have to get one of those short-barreled 44 Specials like we saw at the Cimarron booth at the NRA show. It hasn't left my mind.

[buck]

I recently bought a barely used Smith unengraved 2000 for $1200. It has deluxe wood and a very crisp action. You see them from time to time on Gunbroker. So while nicer than the Ubertis, you could get a pair of used Ubertis for the same price.

[buck]

For you .44 lovers, don't forget the .44 Russian. I have a Navy Arms and love it.
www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=179547077

[buck]

Wow! that 5" .44-40 has a lot more kick than I would have thought.

[Tx Gun Runner]

I had one in 44-40 , shot well ... The Schofield will not slip hammer and seem to spit lead out the side of gun and there is no way to put a 11 degree cut on forcing cone on the barrel the way it is designed .... so I sold it .

[buck]

Yeah, mine's a spitter as well. None of my other latter day topbreaks spit and none are .44-40 (S&W 2000 .45 S&W, Uberti .38, Navy Arms .44 Russian, Beretta Laramie .38).