1858 Remington New Model Army by Pietta

[Rfp10000]

I think I’ve about decided to give the Uberti Rem a try. I have some Pietta’s and have had Uberti’s in the past and believe both are nice, decent replicas but I’m probably going to try the Uberti Rem.

I really like mine .. I think I put a Pietta mainspring in mine because I felt it was stronger. My Pietta is the ACE which is a 3” barrel . The Pedersoli while being way more expensive is smoother but with my skill level and as a casual hobbiest , the uberti is fine. I would buy it from Dixie who really honors their return policy if you have any issues. Take it apart with good screwdrivers and clean and check parts for burrs & any problems. My $.02!

 

[Secesh]

I really like mine .. I think I put a Pietta mainspring in mine because I felt it was stronger. My Pietta is the ACE which is a 3” barrel . The Pedersoli while being way more expensive is smoother but with my skill level and as a casual hobbiest , the uberti is fine. I would buy it from Dixie who really honors their return policy if you have any issues. Take it apart with good screwdrivers and clean and check parts for burrs & any problems. My $.02!

Yeah, I’ve done a lot of business with Dixie and they are good folks!

 

[TNGhost]

I think I’ve about decided to give the Uberti Rem a try. I have some Pietta’s and have had Uberti’s in the past and believe both are nice, decent replicas but I’m probably going to try the Uberti Rem.

Don 't know if you've looked at Midway but they have the Uberti Target for $659

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1970251179?pid=571139

They also have the Pedersoli for $1499 and a non target engraved stainless Uberti (blem) for $696

https://www.midwayusa.com/ltd/product?pid=679241

 

[TNGhost]

Yeah, I’ve done a lot of business with Dixie and they are good folks!

They are and I have bought quite a bit from them, but out of curiosity I emailed them about the $1500 target revolver and asked if it was Pietta and they said yes it was. Maybe, but I don't recall seeing a Pietta target 1858 and I don't think it would be that much if they did make one.

 

[Dirigo]

It seems like preference between Uberti and Pietta are split. I revisit this question every few years, and my perception is that both companies go through good and bad periods and put out good and bad guns during those periods. I read above that the Uberti is closer to the original size but the Pietta is a little bigger. I'm kicking around whether or not I even need another revolver, but if I get one it will probably be the plain old Uberti.

 

[Secesh]

Don 't know if you've looked at Midway but they have the Uberti Target for $659

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1970251179?pid=571139

They also have the Pedersoli for $1499 and a non target engraved stainless Uberti (blem) for $696

https://www.midwayusa.com/ltd/product?pid=679241

Thanks for the link.

I like what Taylor’s sells with the case hardened frames. They’re nice looking revolvers but all on back order right now. I don’t really need the target sights. I will probably get something from Taylor’s [maybe?] depending on what is in stock when I do eventually buy. If not, I can be satisfied with just a blued frame model. Hopefully whichever Italian I buy will be reliable and shoot accurately.

 

[Secesh]

I did buy a used Italian a while back, took a chance, but I won’t buy another used one again unless I can handle it before I buy because I almost got stuck with a pistol that you could shake vigorously and call up the chickens with it. The purchase wasn’t made here and it actually looked pretty nice judging by the photos but had wear problems most likely due to inadequate care. I did finally get my money back. Have to be really careful with buying used.

 

[Dirigo]

I looked through Taylor's, just about everything is on back order. I ended up buying a Uberti from Dixie.

 

[JT1200R]

I was going to buy from Taylor’s . I looked at Muzzle-Loader.com and they had them in stock and about the same price when shipping was added.

 

[Jedidiah]

I think I’ve about decided to give the Uberti Rem a try. I have some Pietta’s and have had Uberti’s in the past and believe both are nice, decent replicas but I’m probably going to try the Uberti Rem.

I have two Pietta 1858 remingtons, with 5.5 in barrel...Sheriffs model. They are both very nice!!

 

[maillemaker]

I’m no competition shooter but I do like the dovetailed front sight that Uberti puts on their Rem. I believe Pietta uses just the post front sight. Just want one that is pretty close to the original Rem that is possible in an Italian replica.

Pietta now puts a dovetail front sight on theirs also. I think my latest is 2019 manufacture.

 

[Jedidiah]

Pietta now puts a dovetail front sight on theirs also. I think my latest is 2019 manufacture.

yes, that is correct. I have a 2012, no dovetail, a 2024 has a dovetail

 

[Secesh]

I like the dovetail sight. Gives you the option of drifting for windage or replacing the high post with a longer blade. That post sometimes hangs on things like clothing.

 

[Blackpowderart]

I like the dovetail sight. Gives you the option of drifting for wind age or replacing the high post with a longer blade. That post sometimes hangs on things like clothing.

Who has the longer blade for sale? Something like a ruger old army sight?

 

[Secesh]

Who has the longer blade for sale? Something like a ruger old army sight?

Right off hand I don’t know of anyone. Would probably have to make one.

 

[Blackpowderart]

Right off hand I don’t know of anyone. Would probably have to make one.

I saw someone custom
Made and uberti sheriff model that was a target model cut down. Looked good

 

[Secesh]

I saw someone custom
Made and uberti sheriff model that was a target model cut down. Looked good

Nice looking Remington. I like how they profiled the loading lever more like the Beals model.

 

[M. De Land]

Thanks for the link.

I like what Taylor’s sells with the case hardened frames. They’re nice looking revolvers but all on back order right now. I don’t really need the target sights. I will probably get something from Taylor’s [maybe?] depending on what is in stock when I do eventually buy. If not, I can be satisfied with just a blued frame model. Hopefully whichever Italian I buy will be reliable and shoot accurately.

I have guns from both makers new and old and they all have needed some work to bring them up to full potential. Every thing is there to make into top notch guns they just need some tweeks, refinements and in some cases new parts made of better steel . About the only thing I've run into that is not readily fixable is misaligned cylinder notch placement and even that can be fixed with a custom made offset bolt head in theory.

 

[Dirigo]

I like both of them , maybe favor the Uberti.
Here is a decent deal on a Pietta & they stand behind their sales .
https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/1858-REMINGTON-STEEL-ARMY-44-8-p1179.htm

Wow, good price, but I already ordered an Uberti from Dixie and it looks like it already shipped...

 

[blfuller]

Buy a Pirate from Taylor's and get an action job done on it.

What's a pirate?