SAA revolver in .22 LR?

[Faulkner]

I'm on the hunt for a Single Action Army clone in .22 LR and I've got a hankering for an Uberti Stallion in .22LR. Looks to be a good looking gun and the one I've handled felt good, but I don't have any first hand experiance with Uberti's in general or the Stallion in particular. Looking for feedback on these.

I'm a Ruger fan so if the Uberti don't pan out I'll consider a Single Six flat top, but I really like the looks of the Uberti.


Uberti Stallion in .22LR

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Ruger Single Six in .22LR

 

[therevjay]

Nothing wrong with Uberti's, and I think they feel better in your hand then the Ruger.

Rugers however have a reputation for being almost unbreakable. Toss up really, although I think I'd go with the Uberti. (just the looks & feel)

 

[mkk41]

I've owned a number of Ruger Single-Six's over the years.

Owned the same Colt New Frontier .22 for over 25yrs.

I do like the Uberti , bit I'm thinking a Ruger Bearcat in stainless with ivory grips is my next .22 sixgun. Unless I find an original Super Bearcat first.

 

[feralmerril]

If you are talking a .22 on the full size SAA, I belive you would be disapointed. Even in a 32-20 that I have, the colt saa is heavier than you want to pack! Now, I have a single six and a old colt frontier scout, both them are sweethearts compared to the heavier 32-20 in my colt SA!
The colt would even be heavier yet in .22!

 

[m657]

USAF some years ago introduced a SAA 22LR called the "12/22"....it had a 12 shot cylinder....

I ran across one NIB at a gun show about 3 years ago for $700....only one I've ever seen & never read about any from an actual shooter.

 

[gr8smiles]

Call me biased, but I have 4 SAA .22 Colts. They were made anywhere from 1963-1976. The 1st handgun that I ever fired was a Colt New Frontier. I don't know about cost or your budget, but I have bought all four of these in the last year and paid less than 500 for each of them. I could get all my money back on each of them within a week. I am not sure about resale on other brands. Not to start a brand/flame war, but the Colt SAA revolvers have one of the best triggers that I have ever pulled. I would question the resale/investment value of some of the 'off-brands'. Many of us have bought pre-owned, well-maintained SW and Colt guns that are 20-50 years old and we are paying 2,3,4x what was originally paid. Call me a 'gun snob', but when I introduce friends to this hobby, I try to get them to buy pieces that will depreciate minimally and in most cases try to get them to get pieces that will appreciate. When at a show, I don't even look at guns made by 'lower tier' makers. Again, not trying to diss anyone, but why not have real thing if you can find it?

 

[wbraswell]

I have a Colt Peacemaker .22 with the 4 5/8" barrel and I love it. Looks just like a small SAA, down to the stocks.

 

[The Highlander]

I have a Single-Six that is a definite keeper. I've traded away two or three of these through the years, I'll hang on to this one.

That Uberti sure is pretty though. Didn't know they made one, and it looks like a great plinker/range toy.

If I were in the market for an SAA .22, I'd go with the USFA .22 Target model. Yes, they are expensive, but you get what you pay for. I will assume it will be about double the cost of the Uberti though.

 

[truckemup97]

I've got a couple of cheap ones. Don't laugh, but one of my favorite revolvers is my RG-66. Yes, Rohm made a SAA 3/4 copy in .22LR and .22 Magnum. It's a great shooter. Maybe I got the only good one they made. Who knows? I also have a Heritage Rough Rider. I got it used for $80, IIRC. It's prettier than the RG. It's also heavier, with a rougher action, less accuracy, and a transfer bar safety. I had heard guys complain about it and wondered why? It's just a safety, right? Well, it's annoying. There's nothing wrong with it, but there's nothing right about it, either. So there's my two cents. I'd take a chance on another RG, but I think I'd let the Heritage go by unless I was good at action jobs, which I'm not.

 

[Gun Smoke]

The first gun I bought my son was a .22 Ruger Bearcat and I really think it's indestructible and I told him to give it to his children or grand children...It's a fine shooter but small which is great for kids to learn with....I have a Cimmeron .45 Long Colt SA Army replica which is made by Uberti and it is tight as a drum and very accurate even with the fixed sights...Dont be afraid of anything made by Uberti as they are well made guns with a good price....If you want the best replica SA pistol then look at the USFA line but they are pricy and then if nothing else but a real Colt will do then by all means go that direction and you can't go wrong....

 

[Faulkner]

Call me biased, but I have 4 SAA .22 Colts. They were made anywhere from 1963-1976. The 1st handgun that I ever fired was a Colt New Frontier. I don't know about cost or your budget, but I have bought all four of these in the last year and paid less than 500 for each of them. I could get all my money back on each of them within a week. I am not sure about resale on other brands. Not to start a brand/flame war, but the Colt SAA revolvers have one of the best triggers that I have ever pulled. I would question the resale/investment value of some of the 'off-brands'. Many of us have bought pre-owned, well-maintained SW and Colt guns that are 20-50 years old and we are paying 2,3,4x what was originally paid. Call me a 'gun snob', but when I introduce friends to this hobby, I try to get them to buy pieces that will depreciate minimally and in most cases try to get them to get pieces that will appreciate. When at a show, I don't even look at guns made by 'lower tier' makers. Again, not trying to diss anyone, but why not have real thing if you can find it?

I have a Colt and like it, and you're right, they certainly hold their value. I also have a Hi Standard Double Nine and a Ruger Bearcat. All good shootin irons, but I'm thinking I'm going to give the Uberti a try.

 

[Walter Rego]

I looked at one of the Uberti Stallions about a year or so ago. I liked it except that the action felt about like a pair of scissors from the dollar store.
It probably needed to be taken apart and smoothed and polished but it put me off. I think you would be happier with an older Ruger 3 screw (unconverted) Single Six which can be purchased at a reasonable price still, or one of the Colts. The most authentic is the Colt Peacemaker .22, or if you like adjustable sights the New Frontier .22. They are getting expensive though.

 

[billdeserthills]

If you get the chance take a look at an EAA Bounty Hunter, I just started stocking them & they look & feel very nice. Price is lower than a Single Six

 

[Thuer]

I do own an Uberti Stallion in .22LR. They are also in .38 special.
The revolver is almost 20 year of age. It has a reblued cilinder. But it shoots still very fine. It is pointing right beonder the black of a target on 25 meter and makes very good scores.

I do own an Colt Peacmaker in .22LR it is a very nice revolver but pointed more to the right of the target on 25 meters.

If I have to choose wich revolver I would take with me in the bush I pack the Uberti.
It is a nice scalled down Colt Saa.

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I like my Single-Six with 22LR and 22Mag cylinders.

I just like .22's.

I also have a Model 41, Model 17 and a Double-Nine.

 

[M&P777]

If you like bird's head grips, I saw this month at my LGS a Ruger model unknown to me on the new gun display wall. I didn't look at it closely, but it appeared to be a .22 Single Six in a Vaquero style (fixed sights), high polish stainless steel. The grips were white (again - bird's head), & the barrel was maybe 3 inches. The price ran in the $400's. It looked to be an interesting piece (maybe limited production). It was sold the last time I went by that same shop.

 

[Faulkner]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I got a pretty good deal on a new Uberti Stallion on Gunbroker for $300.00. I'll give it a try when it get's in . . . and if I don't like it I'll trade it off for a flat top Single Six.