Thoughts on Uberti Cattleman 45LC

[teddy12b]

The local gun store has these revolvers for about $260 new all the time.  I know they are nothing to look at, but if you don't care about the cosmetic appearance of gun and rather how well it works, would this be a good gun to have in the cabinet?

I'm just curious, I almost bought one years ago and went with the Ruger super blackhawk instead.  Anybody out there hunting with one of these Uberti's?

[fastbike]

I'm curious, what makes you say they're nothing to look at? I have a blued version w/ Brass backstrap that looks as goos as any of the Rugers to me. I know these things are personal, but quality of fit and finish is good and the price is excellent. Mine has never given me problems in the ~2000 rounds its fired. I'm satisifed and it was a lot cheaper than many of the alternatives.

The local gun store has these revolvers for about $260 new all the time.  I know they are nothing to look at, but if you don't care about the cosmetic appearance of gun and rather how well it works, would this be a good gun to have in the cabinet?

I'm just curious, I almost bought one years ago and went with the Ruger super blackhawk instead.  Anybody out there hunting with one of these Uberti's?

[teddy12b]

What I meant by "nothing to look at" was that they are not flashy guns.  They isn't any polished, shiny part that looks fancy.  It's just a simple gun meant to function and shoot straight.  I actually think they look decent and look even better because they're so affordable.  In your ~2000 rounds have you used it for hunting at all?  I'm just curious about how much people like these.  I get nervous when a deal seems too good to be true.

[SAA]

I have an Uberti Cattleman in 45colt and I think the finish is rather good, on the outside...
It needed a little tweaking and polishing on the internals to make it as slick as I wanted it to be, but thats easy to do.
Its well worth that prize, but remember that they are copies of 1873 Colt and wont take any hot loads.
I only use mine for target shooting so I cant say anything about hunting, but I think that your Super Blackhawk is a better choice for hunting.

Every time I shoot my Uberti it puts a big smile on my face, so go and buy one just for fun!

[Full House]

Teddy12b, are you refering to the Uberti Millennium with powder paint and unfinished brass backstrap and trigger guard?   If so, I on one that I antiqued (old west finish) by cleaning the paint off with an industial eraser that contained silicone carbide dust.  I then finished the brass componets with 400 grit sand paper and then 600 grit.   I Brassoed them to a gleaming finish.   The screws, cylinder pin, ejector was blued so I soaked them in vinager to give them the grey" old look" with out using the eraser.   Next, I feeled the insides (trigger, bolt, hammer assembly) of the frame with 400 grit lapping compound and operated the action until I had it smooth as silk.  I had to repeat this step several times(spray the old compound out and add new).  Then I placed a leather spacer under the mainspring to  lighten the tension.   The last step was to fit faux ivory grips with the Mexican eagle on one side from www.gripmaker.com  the grip is the Uberti 1851 Navy Colt.

I have about 8 to 10 hours work all total in a $250. .45 Colt clone that looks great IMO.  So pard, don't sell the cheap Uberti's short.

[teddy12b]

Full House,
       Any way you could post some pictures of that?  Sounds like a good looking gun!  The day I was at the store the guy behind the counter and a stranger next to me didn't have good things to say about them.  I don't know anything one way or the other so I'm just asking.

[Full House]

I don't know how to post pictures but my wife does.  I will get her to take pictures with her digital camera and go from there.

The antiquing is not that hard to do.  The first one I did was a 1858 Uberti NMA Remington with a matte finish.  I added a lanyard ring to it and it looks good -- like it is a 140 years old.

Give it a try, you can't mess-up, so to speak.