forged 1858 Uberti?

[m-g Willy]

I seen Uberti is making a forged frame 1858.
Does anyone know anything about it ?
Such as compared to a original size wise?
and cost
and where to find one?
THANKS FOR ANY INFO

Willy

[mykeal]

I understand the forged frame is the same size as the cast, but I haven't actually handled one or compared them.

I am aware of 4 places that are carrying it:
http://www.octobercountry.com/products3.php?productid=915
http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/products/bpRemingtonCollection.tpl
http://www.possibleshop.com/uberti.htm
http://thunder-ridge-muzzleloading.com/revolvers.htm

[Rickk]

I just got one a month ago from Taylor's. I never had a cast one to compare it to, but it looks and works nice.

I am still experimenting with caps that will go on and stay on. I have narrrowed it down to CCI #11's or RWS 1075's as the only thing that will stay on.. I did play with aftermarket nipples and had poor luck with them. The Uberti nipples are groved to help retain the caps... a nice idea. Replacements are really cheap if they are needed.

Taylor's sells RWS 1075 caps at a fairly competitive price. Don't be surprised however at the $20 hazardous shipping surcharge. If you can find a local dealer that has them in stock you may be better off paying retail unless you are buying a couple thousand caps at a whack.

[m-g Willy]

Thanks for the info guys

Willy