Pietta or Uberti 1858 new model army?

[Uncle Miltie]

If you want the very best 1858 pattern Remington revolver you might want to look at the one from Pedersoli.

 

[Blitz]

Ultimately it depends on the process used but I'll just point out that a lot of folks drive Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW's . . . so it's not "very few". Billet crankshafts (like I said for racing) are found in F1 cars as well as Ferrari's. There's not as many of those type of Italians running around but there's more than "very few".

As far as inexpensive Italian revolvers, I don't think "high end" casting techniques are used to make a product "stronger" than the forged competition. I'm pretty sure it's the "let's make it a little bigger" technique. If size is no deal breaker, get the cast one!! I have one!!! I like it a lot and it's very accurate revolver. But I'm pretty sure the "forged" one is stronger than mine.

Mike

Please what somewhat affordable production car has a billet crank . I still maintain that non racing autos with billet cranks are very few.
You are making statements like, you know something is a fact. I believe it is all conjecture on your part.
You seem to be enamored with the phrase ( high end ) , rather than technologically advanced.

I am quite certain that if Ruger used high end process the firearms would be very expensive.
your opinions are of course yours, and good luck with that.
Buzz

 

[Bad Karma]

It's happening all over, which is why I'm enjoying the freedom while I can

There's always pics on Facebook groups of seized weapons from drug busts and people making fun of them like "someone call wyatt earp we found your gun" because it's 4 or 5 rusty brass frame Piettas and a single shot shotgun

It's funny but also not because all of this draws attention to the freedom of getting blackpowder guns

It's like, you gotta laugh or else you'll cry

People get lambasted on here for using percussion revolvers for self defense, we're like "you're using 1860s technology to protect yourself from crackheads with 9mm's" but now the crackheads are packing .44 cap and ballers

Fortunately most of the gang bangers won’t be able to get those .44’s shooting reliably… you and I, along with our compadres in the BP brotherhood, will be well armed. With modern technology…

 

[Stantheman86]

Fortunately most of the gang bangers won’t be able to get those .44’s shooting reliably… you and I, along with our compadres in the BP brotherhood, will be well armed. With modern technology…

Plus they can't hit anything with any weapon let alone the .44 Brassers they bought at Cabelas.......meanwhile we have the experience and skills to use our Rugers, Blocks and S&W's, etc with high effectiveness

 

[45D]

Funny how the pic of the "unmentionable" cylinder in the Remington is STILL up (pg 2) when mine were taken down immediately!!

" Rules for thee, not for me"



( "pg" stands for "page" )

 

[Bad Karma]

Funny how the pic of the "unmentionable" cylinder in the Remington is STILL up (pg 2) when mine were taken down immediately!!

" Rules for thee, not for me"



( "pg" stands for "page" )

Well, you’re famous… or at least familiar. (Haven’t you heard of the tall poppy syndrome?)

 

[45D]

Well, you’re famous… or at least familiar. (Haven’t you heard of the tall poppy syndrome?)

Ah!!!! You may be right!!!
Truly "rules for thee . . . "

Mike

 

[45D]

. . .

Mike

 

[angelariz]

The choice was simple for me, i couldnt find anything but Pietta, so i bought what is available. I didnt find any other type of repros that were available.

 

[Jedidiah]

This debate rages on every day /month/year and the opinions never change. I own a Pietta and it is perfect in every way. Why? Because I have never fired it!

 

[ernbar]

I have both Uberti and Pietta 1858s and the Uberti feels much better not to mention having a better smoother action. The 58 Piettas just need a tad of metal filed off the loading gate edges and paper cartridges will work. It’s a very easy modification that takes only a couple of minutes. Both are good but Uberti just feels and handles better IMO.

 

[Trinidad Bill]

This is a great thread! I enjoy reading the pros and cons. While I have a Armi, Uberti and a Ruger, I still consider myself a novice. I am sure I will be getting a Pietta!