OK MIke, I apologize for the post. Sort of hit me the wrong way when I read your response to 64 Springer about a spring replacement to a 1800 era single action making them an equivalent to a modern made single action sort of hit me wrong. I still don't feel a Uberti or Pietta is, even updated from the original workings, but an improvement, I'll give ya that. I did go back and rewrote (edited) my post as I felt the original was a bit to corrosive and I do apologize. You didn't deserve that, bad on me.
I still don't feel a single action no matter if from the 1800's that is a modern remake or a one from the 1900's or 2000's is a match for weaponry available today. One could be effective for sure. If I were shooting one and was all I had, I'd make it work. I realize back in the day shooters and many law enforcement carried single actions with alot of success and if needed, a single action even if it were a 22 could be effective if shot placement is good. As a LEO I always carried a DA Colt, still have it and it could still a reliable piece. Your mention of brass jams on a semi-auto, yep for years that has been a problem, not as much as they once were, but a real possibility. BTW, I have no time for poly/plastic framed pistols, especially the ones that start with a 'G', all steel for me. Also I'm not a fan of "add-on's", ie. suppressors, flashlights, laser sights, red dot sights, optical sights, or even fiber optic sights. I do have one semi-auto with titanium night sights. FWIW also, especially for those who don't shoot as much, IMO a DA revolver is the best way to go for personal defense if a handgun is the choice. Anyway you have a good day as you read this. Also I'm glad there are still 'smiths' like you around to take care of the shooting fraternity, you "ad" all you want! Take care. Crow Choker