Decision to make

[FishDFly]

Sometimes common sense prevails.

 

[wb78963]

get both you have two hands don't you? All (too many) of mine are pairs. Mostly Pietta.
Because I have two hands.
Bunk

 

[Billy Boy]

^^^ I noticed that too. No idea about the date code.

Bought a Pietta 1860 coupla months ago, date stamp appears to be the year, mine is stamped 20

 

[B P Arn]

That would make sense to me. I don't know why they ever bothered with the Roman numerals and code stamps in the first place.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Parts interchangeability within a brand isn't necessarily so. Parts changed when the manufacturing process changed to CNC machining.

 

[Bill Edick]

Started with Uberti 15 years ago and now shoot Pietta’s in cowboy action. Pietta was easier to clean up and yes cheaper. Your mileage may vary. Enjoy either one.

 

[FishDFly]

Been reading here a long time and the debate has been which is better.

The consensus has been Uberti in the past and Pietta now.

Trouble is, if you don't have a local store, you cannot compare them in person.

 

[Swandog]

Colt or Remington?
I would go Pietta on a Colt and Uberti on a Remington 1858 due to the crowned barrel and dovetailed front sight.

 

[FishDFly]

"Uberti on a Remington 1858 due to the crowned barrel and dovetailed front sight."

Yes, that does make some good sense.

 

[mb3]

All things being equal I dont think you can go wrong with either gun. I have a Uberti 1851 Sherrif, in 36 cal, only issue I have had is the cylinder lock sticks sometimes, but overall it's a nice gun. Shoots .380 ball very well. I also have a Pietta 1851 Sherriff, in 44 cal, and the wedge doesnt have the best fit. The wedge spring had no tension, so I had to fix that. Overall, it is more accurate than the Uberti, and it's a 2020 manufacture with a similar grip to the Uberti. It shoots .454 ball. I also have an older Pietta 1851, from 1994, in 36 cal. It shoots. 375 ball, and is the best shooter of all three. This older gun came with no surprises.

 

[FishDFly]

Kinda like the Ford and Chevy argument.

 

[Treestalker]

Have shot Pietta and Uberti revolvers for years. Both had to be hand tuned from the factory; parts stoned and deburred, that nasty varnish crap removed from the grips and replaced with a decent oil finish, grips fitted better, sights replaced with a higher front blade to bring the sights into play at 20-25 yards +/- and so on. Not a problem, it just was. Recently I bought a Pietta 1858 Remington NMA from a gentleman here on the Forum. It is marked with a CM proof which makes it much newer than any Pieta I've owned. Well, I'm stunned at the fit and finish; the cylinder has no drag mark, the action is so smooth it's almost silent, the front sight is taller and seems to hit dead on at about 20 yds., the grips are decent walnut without any finish apparently, (I've only rubbed in a little Tru-Oil) and are fitted to a T; The dark blue-black finish on the steel frame and barrel and cylinder is superb. Wow, not at all like the 'good old days'! The only gripe I have are the nipples are apparently made for #10 caps, and all I can get locally are #11's. I will be replacing the nipples but nothing else.

 

[bisleyjohn]

Thanks everyone. With luck I’ll get to shoot both, spent a couple of hours yesterday casting. Some .36 ball for my new (used) purchase; and some eras gone which I made into paper cartridges for my ROA. Two hours booked on the range for Sunday morning. But as for deciding which one?

 

[bisleyjohn]

Well, the best laid plans as they say. Trip to Bisley off, ranges closed after changes to tier four in that and other areas in between. New pistol acquisition postponed, all this after I had cast the balls, made the wads and packed the car. All say ‘Ahhhh’

 

[Bad Karma]

Well that’s a bummer dude! Sorry...

 

[bisleyjohn]

Thanks Woodnbow, I confess to being more than a little fed up now. But I do have something to look forward to.
Stay safe.

 

[wb78963]

Thanks Woodnbow, I confess to being more than a little fed up now. But I do have something to look forward to.
Stay safe.

That is a shame bisleyjohn very disappointing. I gather they changed the rules on you but since I speak heavily accented Texan not English-English it is a puzzlement as to what happened.
Hopefully your deal did not go down the drain.
Endeavor to perservere
Respectfully
Bunk

 

[bisleyjohn]

Some people, lots of people, are ignoring the safety rules and think that it won’t happen to them. The virus is being transmitted by irresponsible and selfish (expletives deleted) and extending our misery. I should still be able to complete the deal but who knows when.

thank you for your support.
best wishes, John

 

[T-Jordan]

.36 revolver, I have a choice of two. 5 1/2”. Both similar condition bores good. Should I chose Pietta or Uberti, and why please?

Pietta! They are cheaper, and easier to find parts for.