Pietta vs Uberti

[meaux]

A friend of mine shoots a Navy Arms 1860 Army and has about talked me into getting one. I was going to ask about Pietta vs Uberti but after reading about the stuck nips I might lean toward Uberti. So any other suggestions about the 1860 Army?

 

[excess650]

I was originally going to buy a Colt 1861 Navy clone, but after handling numerous revolvers, bought a Uberti 1858 Remington instead. It is a more robust design.

I also have an original Colt 1860 to compare ergonomics with, and prefer the Remington.

 

[miked35]

I have the Pietta 1851 Navy. Before purchasing I read all of the pros and cons of Pietta/Uberti and was leaning towards Uberti. Got a great deal on the Cabelas Pietta and couldn't be happier. Yes, some of the nipples were tough to get out the first time but fit and finish is perfect otherwise. Excellent lock-up, shoots where you point it, arbor straight, minimal cylinder/forcing cone gap. After 100 rounds, never had one misfire.

Mike

 

[BullRunBear]

If possible, handle the guns you want to buy. I was fortunate to be able to handle Uberti and Pietta models of the 1860 Army, 1851 Navy, and Remington 1858 when I was looking. The Uberti 1860 was the best of the lot and went home with me. (I don't like the grip and balance of Remingtons but that is strictly personal preference.) I now have 2 Pietta 1851 Navys as well and they are fine, the nipples were appropriately tight but not stuck. If you are happy with the version you handle, it should be fine.

I offer this warning: black powder is addictive and cap and ball revolvers are especially bad that way. I started with one innocent C&B revolver and now have five. I won't degrade myself by listing all the ML rifles, black powder cartridge guns and shotguns. :wink:

You likely won't go wrong with that Uberti 1860 Army.

Jeff

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Did you shoot his yet?? You didn't mention whether or not you've done that.......

Always shoot before you buy, if you can. What other models do your friends have?? Have you shot anything else of his/their collection(s)?

Handle everything in consideration of your purchase and then you'll know for sure.

Dave

 

[Chilidog]

Aside of the quality of the Uberti, which I was told by many was superior to Pietta, what caused me to go with the Uberti was the lack of stamping all over the barrel. Pietta stamps theirs on both sides of the barrel. Uberti stamps theirs on the bottom of the barrel out of sight under the loading lever. Just cosmetic I suppose and not a problem as far a some people are conserned. But important to me.

 

[David Teague]

Pietta vs Uberti ?

I'm a Uberti fan with 4 of their revolvers in my shooting collection.

I understand that Pietta quality has come way up in the last few years, but Uberti has always made a good product.

I've had a number of Ubertis over the last 36 years and currently have a 1861 Navy that is a tack driver. That Navy has had quite a few thousand of rounds pass though it over the years

Cheers,

David

 

[Poor Private]

I do alot of Civil war reenacting- My prefered wheel gun is the Uberti's. One reason as stated above is the lack of stamping everywhere that has a flat space like the Piettas. But If I come upon any pistol I like if the price is right I will buy it. I am up to 15 BP pistols now- in all manufacturess and flavors including derringer'.

 

[meaux]

Thanks all, great info to ponder. I don't know many folks that have cap-n-ball shooters around here so my best option is going to Cabelas next time I am in Baton Rouge. I have been leaning toward the Uberti though, might have to sneak one past the spouse. So who has the best prices on the Uberti.

 

[arcticap]

There's usually not as much mention of either the Euroarms Remington or Rogers & Spencer.

But only the Euroarms 1858 chambers have a chamfered mouth, and for many target shooters the R&S is an all time favorite. I don't own an R&S yet but hope to someday. And their 1858 is said to have the smallest grips of the "Big 3".
AFAIK they used to make to an 1860 Colt too but they're not discussed much.

 

[Rock Island]

I have many Pietta, and Uberti models, they are all good. The Uberti models seem to follow the original patterns a bit closer ( no .44 "Navy" models)and the finish is a cut above the Pietta. I have the 1860 Uberti Army model, and after more than 400-500 rounds it's still functioning perfectly, and is dead on at 70 yards. The Rogers & Spencer by Euroarms is an excellent piece, I love shooting mine far more than I do some of the other closed frame models.

 

[Chilidog]

I have been leaning toward the Uberti though, might have to sneak one past the spouse. So who has the best prices on the Uberti.

Don't know for sure if they're the cheapest but I got my last two through Dixie Gun Works. They are surley reasonable, the service is good and they have a lot of Uberti's to choose from.

When it comes just tell the wife it's an accessory for your new holster which of course you need to order about a week ahead of time to set things up. That's how I got my last one. :grin:

Get the holster through Track of the Wolf though, they're cheaper.

 

[meaux]

I do like Track Of The Wolf.

 

[David Teague]

Here is a place that has a nice line of holsters, cheap.

Buffalo Arms

That holster only sell for 20.59 cents. :shocked2: Not as nice as my custom one, but it will do quite nicely. (I have 2)

They also sell firearms.

 

[Chilidog]

Here is a place that has a nice line of holsters, cheap.

Buffalo Arms

That holster only sell for 20.59 cents. :shocked2: Not as nice as my custom one, but it will do quite nicely. (I have 2)

They also sell firearms.

Great site, thanks for the heads up. :thumbsup: