Author Topic: Has anyone seen or used the Beretta copy of the Colt SAA? (Read 696 times)

ba_50 · « **on:** March 25, 2004, 06:08:13 AM »

The writeup I saw on this handgun sounded promising and it wasn't priced as high as a Ruger. I wonder if Beretta makes them or has them made for them?

marlinman93 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2004, 02:17:12 PM »

Beretta merged, or bought Uberti. It's a Uberti.

weinstein · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2004, 03:29:57 PM »

I've been following along here for a while and purchased a Beretta Stampede recently. I've been happy with the pistol, it's a superb value for the money and locks up tighter than a bank vault... although it does have a few shortcomings. Check out my post regarding the Stampede and Custom Grips on this forum.

If I had it to do all over again, I'd buy the more expensive version with the special old-fashioned style bluing and wood grips. The plastic ones that come on the revolver are CHEAP and ill fit.

Iowegan · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2004, 03:55:27 PM »

I agree with Weinstein. I bought the 45 Colt in a 7.5" blue model. Wonderful gun except the grips. They are really cheap plastic. I bought a set of wood Hogue grips for the Colt SAA. Took me about an hour to fit them but boy what a difference. It actually looks and feels great. The gun shoots very good, nice groups, excellent trigger, and flawless function. It does have a Ruger style transfer bar that makes it safe to carry all six chambers loaded.

Beretta bought out Uberti and promptly converted the factory where the Stampede's are made into full CNC machining. It really shows too! The Stampede's quality, fit and finish are way better than a real Colt or Ruger. That said, it is still a Colt clone and can't shoot the hot loads that a Ruger can.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2004, 10:52:26 PM »

shot one some and it was a real nice gun. Id rate it better then a colt but not quite as good as a USFA

ba_50 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2004, 03:33:20 AM »

Hi,

Thanks for the inforamtion on the Stampede. I looked at the grips post too.

The shooting article I read said it shot to the point of aim. How did yours work out? I was thinking they would sell for less than $400 though. Ruger has really taken advantage of cowboy shooting craze on prices. The ones with sights could be bought for half the price of Vaquero at one time. Haven't checked lately.

Thanks again.

Iowegan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2004, 11:50:16 AM »

My Stampede shoots a couple inches high with 250 gr LFTs and 8 gr of Unique. The groups are tight but I have to do a 6 o'clock hold. With 230 gr LRN's and 8.5 gr Unique, it hits pretty much dead center. The groups aren't quite as tight with the 230's though.