Best made Single Action Army clone???

[IrishFritz]

I've owned both USFA and Standard Manufacturing revolvers. In my opinion the USFA guns are closest to original colt finishes but the Standard revolvers are nearly as perfect mechanically as you can build a revolver- they are as perfectly timed out as a watch. Cocking one is an experience.

 

[medic15al]

Cimarron imports both Uberti and Pietta.

I have a Pietta Cimarron and its pretty good.

Ubertis kind of suck now in my opinion because they have that lame hammer safety and are no longer a 4 click true copy of the SAA.

Pietta is the only Italian maker that is true to form from the old SAA design.

This. I replace the cheap cylinder base pin with an Uberti one and it looks more original and doesn't have that PITA tiny notch to line up the cylinder pin screw or pin release.

 

[smithra_66]

This. I replace the cheap cylinder base pin with an Uberti one and it looks more original and doesn't have that PITA tiny notch to line up the cylinder pin screw or pin release.

Yes! The first thing I do when I buy a Pietta is order a Colt base pin and fit it.

Dealing with those 2 position pins, especially Pietta's that needs to be oriented in only one position, is a real pain.

But at least you can change them easily and fairly inexpensively.

 

[gmarshall99]

The new Ruger with this format serial number XXX-XXXX are smaller than the old models; the feel is closer to the Colt and clones. They also have the cylinder stop that lines up with the loading gate.

Ruger is also the only SingleAction Revolver that you can truly safely load 6 rounds, due to the internal transfer bar and firing pin on the body rather than the hammer.

Most cowboy shooters use Rugers, unless they are wealthy than they use Colts.

Most of the Italian made clones are well made and beautiful.

My .02$

 

[AJ]

Most cowboy shooters use Rugers, unless they are wealthy than they use Colts.

To the CAS shooters a Colt is a status symbol.

 

[smithra_66]

To the CAS shooters a Colt is a status symbol.

They are brave!

I know that if I shot CAS I would not be using my Colts. I'd use clones or Rugers.

 

[crazyphil]

My gunsmith showed me a USFA .45 Colt about twenty years ago, and he
highly recommended it. Decent price too. I passed. Oh, if I could turn
back time.

 

[AJ]

Oh, if I could turn
back time.

Didn't Cher do that song too? youtube cher turn back time video - Bing video

 

[PeteC]

Some awesome looking pics in this thread! Did USFA also make a plain, blued, version of the SAA, maybe in the last year they were made?

I vaguely remember seeing them at a local shop, and I also remember that they were being discounted and still did not sell, or at least not at the time. Hard to remember now, but if it was the same gun, a friend of mine finally bought one of them.

Some were sent to an auction. Seems like a lost opportunity now that I read this thread,

 

[Dieseltech56]

I have a cimarron model P 4 3/4" 45 colt on layaway right now. I've wanted a SAA for a while now but the few colts I saw last year I did not like the case colors on the frame. This cimarron is a really nice looking gun.

I wasn't sure about the safety hammer this model P has but I quickly found out Taylor's sells the 4 click hammer and trigger. I got those in last week and I'll probably pick up the gun sometime this week

 

[medic15al]

I have a cimarron model P 4 3/4" 45 colt on layaway right now. I've wanted a SAA for a while now but the few colts I saw last year I did not like the case colors on the frame. This cimarron is a really nice looking gun.

I wasn't sure about the safety hammer this model P has but I quickly found out Taylor's sells the 4 click hammer and trigger. I got those in last week and I'll probably pick up the gun sometime this week

This is what I do to the Ubertis with the lame-a...er... butt safety retracting hammer pin

 

[BARgunner]

Some awesome looking pics in this thread! Did USFA also make a plain, blued, version of the SAA, maybe in the last year they were made?

I vaguely remember seeing them at a local shop, and I also remember that they were being discounted and still did not sell, or at least not at the time. Hard to remember now, but if it was the same gun, a friend of mine finally bought one of them.

Some were sent to an auction. Seems like a lost opportunity now that I read this thread,

USFA did market a all blue SAA and did so for a number of years. It didn't have the high polish their premium revolvers had, more of a matte blue finish. It was called the Rodeo and was really popular with the CAS crowd. They are still sought after by shooters.

 

[gunsnrovers]

I do believe that USFA out Colt'd Colt with their single actions. Then apparently the owner had a "hold my beer and watch this" moment and decided the company needed to make zip guns.

I foolishly sold my Rodeo for some medical bills believing I'd get another as there was no way USFA would run out of folks who would buy these revolvers.

I would also never take my advice on picking stocks or at the track...

 

[Dieseltech56]

Does anyone remember what the USFA guns sold for when they were still being produced? I was trying to get an idea of how much they've appreciated

 

[medic15al]

USFA did market a all blue SAA and did so for a number of years. It didn't have the high polish their premium revolvers had, more of a matte blue finish. It was called the Rodeo and was really popular with the CAS crowd. They are still sought after by shooters.

The Heritage Arms Big Bore is an all blue Pietta with 3 click and transfer bar.

 

[jag312]

Those USFA clones are pricey......

And they ain't getting any less expensive. There is only a fixed number, and the demand is going up.

 

[Muley Gil]

Does anyone remember what the USFA guns sold for when they were still being produced? I was trying to get an idea of how much they've appreciated

In 2006, I bought a 4 3/4" case colored frame .44 Special. IIRC, i paid $770.

 

[Walter Rego]

Does anyone remember what the USFA guns sold for when they were still being produced? I was trying to get an idea of how much they've appreciated

Attached is the 2007 USFA price list. It is a 4 page PDF and you will need to download it to read.

 

[gunsnrovers]

Does anyone remember what the USFA guns sold for when they were still being produced? I was trying to get an idea of how much they've appreciated

I believe I paid $525 for my Rodeo new.

This pic is from late 2002 right after I got it. I should never had sold it.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Uberti Cattleman w/brass frame. Was a beautiful gun. Sold it. Made money. All good.