Ruger Vaquero Vs Uberti Cattleman

[Sam>]

I am looking to buy a good CAS gun and I have narrowed my choices to these two guns. The Colt SAA is too expensive for me, so I wanted to know which was closest to the SAA, Speaking by Size, Feel, but is still tough. Which one should I chose based on the Criteria stated?

 

[Art Doc]

The Uberti is a much more faithful copy. The Ruger only vaguely resembles the Colt SAA. But it is more modern and more durably. I still wouldn't take one. I prefer the traditional.

 

[jack the toad]

Based on your criteria, I'd say Uberti resembles the Colt more than the Ruger.

 

[CajunBass]

I'd proably get a Uberti, if for no other reason than I like to hear four clicks when I thumb back the hammer.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I'd proably get a Uberti, if for no other reason than I like to hear four clicks when I thumb back the hammer.

That's probably the best reason, unless the Vaqueros now click. My CAS guns are old Vaqueros in .45/c; I never went over to the new ones or the SAA replicas. It never made much difference to me.

True replica versus sturdiness - that's probably where you draw the line except for price and I don't have a clue about today's prices. I began shooting CAS 14 years ago.

***GRJ***

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

I thought someone made a conversion for the Vaquero's?

 

[Biggfoot44]

If I am correctly reading your mind , top priority is closeness to SAA, that would be the Uberti.

If strength and indestructability were on top , then Ruger. The "origional" Vaquero is slightly larger/ heavier , but is full capable of "Ruger only" loads if capability of substantial power as a option has meaning to you. The " New " Vaqureo is more SAA sized.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I have 6 Old Vaquero pistols and 2 Cattleman in 357. All Vaqueros have the same diameter barrels. that means the 357's get pretty heavy. My oldest Vaqueros are in 45 Colt and have over 6000 each them with ZERO problems. SAA Clones made in Italy are not that good! My Cattleman 357 cowboy loads are pretty mild, the guns will last better than most, but at around 4000 rounds each, they have required 2 trips each to the gun doctor. I put lighter springs in my oldest 45 Colt Beasley Vaquero along with "Power Paws," these allow you to turn the cylinder backwards to reload that sixth round faster. (my one concession to gamer mentality) I have 2 pair of Stainless Vaqueros for black powder shooting (44-40 and 45 Colt). The Nickel is not as durable IMHO. If you have a problem, Ruger will stand by you better than Beretta! Ivan

 

[BigBill]

I purchased a ruger vaquero in 45 long colt only because I never had a single action nor double action revolver in 45 long colt. Plus I found it unshot with the orginal box and shipping box for $289. It is the discontinued model in polished stainless with a 7 1/2" barrel. We need to research into them before we look. I prefer the ruger, it's strong and dependable. Plus we can find them at affordable used prices.

 

[BigBill]

If you only knew what we did to a ruger super Blackhawk in 44mag. I'm sure no other revolver could shoot these loads. Let's say the loads weren't listed in the reloading books. I had people leaving the range because of the flames and thunder.

Please don't try this at home we were professionals, young, dumb and living life on the edge. Some of us never made it to 30yo.

 

[BigBill]

If you only knew what we did to a ruger super Blackhawk in 44mag. I'm sure no other revolver could shoot these loads. Let's say the loads weren't listed in the reloading books. I had people leaving the range because of the flames and thunder.

Please don't try this at home we were professionals, young, dumb and living life on the edge. Some of us never made it to 30yo.

Heck some never got to drive or even hit 20yo. It's sad that drugs took its toll too. I watched my buddies who were like my brothers die. I didn't do drugs I had no money. Don't do drugs let life be your high.

We were the first jacks. Johnny Knoxville gets paid for it we didn't.

In the late 60's we shot Roman candles at each other on the beach at night. Who would of think it we could of been paid for it? We survived even worst stuff. Throwing egg fights between a few cars while driving. Racoon hunting at night while riding on the hood of a car. We got stopped by the cops and nothing was said, try that today with shotguns.

 

[Alpo]

Ivan, that's "pawl", not "paw".

A friend of mine was going to a gunsmithing class, and needed a Ruger single action to work on. I loaned him mine. He said it would come back with an action job, and it did. Unfortunately, it was Powers' class, and it also came back with a "free-spin pawl". Damn I hated that thing.

Later I sent that one, and its mate, to Wes Flowers, to be converted to Old Model action. I told Wes to throw that cruddy Powers Pawl out, and put a real one back in.

I like it MUCH BETTER now.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I like my Vaqueros just fine the way they are, like Alpo said.

I used to have a SASS friend called Alpo - you ain't him are ya?

I'm Nubbins Colt, if that rings a bell. SASS 7802L

***GRJ***

 

[Alpo]

Hey Nubbins. Ain't heard from you since Suzee died.

 

[Hellraiser]

Hey Nubbins. Ain't heard from you since Suzee died.

I know both of you ol' boys. And Suzee Silknickers was a sweetheart kinda lady... and passed from a bazaar accident.

 

[Alpo]

She told me one time that she met this feller and he asked her to go out the next day, and she said she couldn't, as she had "a shoot to go to".

He says, "I knew you were a model. Lingerie or perfume?"

She says, "No, a cowboy shoot."

He says, confused, "Cowboy? Stetson cologne? Marlboro cigarettes?"

Boy just didn't get it.

 

[gen3guy]

I have a bunch of Rugers that I really enjoy. I just picked up a near new Uberti 1873 .45 Colt for $360 including tax. The quality on that revolver is superb. It's a faithful copy of the Colt SAA at about 1/4 the price. I highly recommend it.

 

[scooter123]

Because of the Competition aspect I would lean towards the Ruger.

The Single Action Army is a fantastic revolver but it is acknowledged to be slightly "fragile" in heavy use. Mainly issues with springs breaking so not a big deal until you need a new spring before an upcoming event. With all the demand for the New Vaquero a new part is just a phone call away and Ruger will overnight parts if you volunteer to pay the shipping charges. Contrast that with the Uberti, which is made in Italy and getting a repair part may prove to be challenging.

Second aspect is Safety and ease of handling. With a Colt or Uberti you cannot get sloppy with your technique when reloading. Try and force the cylinder to turn without the action at half cock and you put a big ugly turn ring on the cylinder. Forget that you have to go to full cock before lowering the hammer and you'll be dropping the hammer on a live round and that isn't safe.

With the Ruger as soon as you open the loading gate the cylinder is unlocked. If you get out of sequence on the load 4 skip one procedure you'll still be 100% safe because the New Vaquero features a Transfer Bar design.

 

[wingnuut]

See if you can find a colt cowboy, just slightly larger than a SAA

 

[rwsmith]

If you are doing CAS...

If you are doing CAS you don't have to worry about having an extra-strong Ruger.