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Offline fallingblock

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« on: January 29, 2004, 01:25:40 PM »
I've been looking for a lever gun for CAS. I've found a used Uberti 1873 oct. 24 inch barrel for $500.00or a new LSI Puma 1892 oct. 24 inch for $469.00. I was wondering if ya'll could give me your opinions of these two rifles.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2004, 03:36:09 AM »
Go with the Puma.  I shoot a Rossi made 92 carbine for cowboy silhouette and it is accurate and strong.  It is pretty smooth also.  Mine is in 357mag.

I like the puma rifle even better, with a case hardened receiver and that octogan barrel it is a realy purdy gun.   I was looking for one when I got my carbine but couldn't find one and the carbine was available.  One of the guys I shoot with has the rifle and was admining my silhouette scores with the carbine.  I offered to trade him streight accross and he considered it but before I could get my hands on his rifle he decided not to.  

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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2004, 04:08:57 AM »
What cal would those be in ?
I would think you could get the puma 92 just  a little cheaper than that.
maybe not....
The uberty will have a nicer fit and finish ( normally  ) than the puma 92 BUT that puma 92 will take a pounding that the 73 won't. It is the more versitle of the 2 as you can shoot CAS and load the 92 for any critter you want to hunt also depending on caliber of course. :grin:
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2004, 09:06:45 AM »
Thanks for the replies. Cal. is 45 colt.
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2004, 04:25:13 AM »
I first bought a stainless Puma in .357, then decided I really wanted the Marlin 1894 stainless in .44 mag (based in large part on my recollection of handling one at another store).  When the Marlin arrived, I was so disappointed by nicks and scratches on barrel and action and the crude forearm wood, I had to reject it and happily went back to the Puma for its far superior fit and finish.  And what a joy it is to shoot, usually .38+P's.  Plus ammo is dirt cheap.
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