So, Pietta beats Uberti every time as far as strength, action, and durability... People just don't know that because Uberti manages media better.
@TUCOtheratt
23 күн бұрын
Yes and Piettas man in charge of marketing in the US is a dumbass. I know, I've talked to him on the phone a few times.
@JoseyWales44s
Ай бұрын
Began watching the this video with the expectation that I would fire off some counter-arguments only to find that I agree 100%. Those who question Tuco's knowledge of SAA's, don't know Tuco very well. Of course, the Uberti Cattleman II, with it's internal hammer safety and sickly "3-clicks", is hardly authenticate to Colt anymore.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Also, those who double cross me and leave me alive know nothing of Tuco...Nothing! He He He.😃
@WilliamAaronBaker
Ай бұрын
I'm Totally! off topic, Tuco. But I've been thinking lately & never remember to message you directly, so I've chosen the most recent video to try & get yer attention lol. Have you seen the movie Dark Tower (I think it was called) with Idris Elba? His character has tons of fantastic fantasy revolver action. Most totally fake but absolute fun. The reloads, bro! Mabe give you some ideas for new draws, shots & action shorts. It's like if you or Jerry M. where super heros in zero gravity er' somethin' lol😂. Sorry to write a book, Pard', had to get that out there.
@Grizzlybike
Ай бұрын
Same thoughts. Agree with Tuco completely. Also remember Pietta uses a hardened recoil plate like a Colt as well and uberti only does this on the stainless guns. This has been a recurrent issue where the recoil shield will develop a burr at the firing pin channel on ubertis because of this
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
@@Grizzlybike That's a defect I hadn't heard of yet. I have one that has had the firing pin channel enlarged and it causes primer cratering.
@ronrobertson59
Ай бұрын
Uberti before they ruined the cattlemen with that stupid floating firing pin and three clicks instead of four was the better gun. Uberti cylinder is made correctly too with a sleeve for the retaining pin. I have 20 single action revolvers only two are Pietta. However I won't be buying the new Cattlemen II.
@dirk73156
Ай бұрын
I agree whole-heartedly. I own a number of both and invariably choose the Piettas to shoot when I go to the range. It's true that Ubertis are the "prettier" gun but the Piettas are more robust and clearly designed to be shot regularly - they're "working" guns. Considering that Ubertis were originally designed to be functional prop guns for spaghetti westerns it make sense that appearance is important for them. Thanks for another great video!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice comments 👍
@ronrobertson59
Ай бұрын
My oldest revolver I still have is a 1860 Army by Pietta I bought in 1989. I used it in Cowboy action and shot the heck out of it. The only part I ever replaced was the trigger spring that aways breaks in both the Pietta and Uberti.
@jimjones9740
Ай бұрын
Will pietta parts fit in a uberti? I have had a lot of uberti guns thru the years and the internals on a few were garbage! In mounted shooting yah can't beat a Ruger Vaquero! Have beat the hell out of those guns Thanks for supporting our Hobby!!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
@@jimjones9740 I have hand fit some Pietta parts in Ubertis out of necessity.
@jimjones9740
Ай бұрын
Hey called Uberti they say there internals are hardened? Take it for what it's worth Thanks Tuco for the reply Hope yah don't get saddled with child support for Little Buddy 😊
@anangryranger
Ай бұрын
Speaking strictly from an old retired gunsmith's point of view, the Pietta is indeed a better designed and built weapon. Have far more of them than Uberti in my safe. Pietta's internal parts are indeed the benchmark of the SAA revolvers imported today. I clearly see why you chose Pietta for building your race guns.👍
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thanks for that nice and well informed comment from a gunsmith!😃
@hekpacobctac616
13 күн бұрын
How about Remingtons, 1861, 1862?
@anangryranger
13 күн бұрын
@@hekpacobctac616 Stick with Pietta whenever possible. Sure, the Pietta 1861 Navy has a little longer barrel than the Uberti making it a little less "historically accurate" compared to the Uberti, but the Pietta is way better made. Pietta Remingtons are great. As to an 1862 Colt replica, Uberti is the only one making that model. If you get one you must baby it. They're prone to problems.
@mattcavanaugh6082
Ай бұрын
Uberti's website is a slick, multi-media experience. Pietta's reminds me of some dodgy wholesale importer.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Well said. Who's in charge of marketing at Pietta is my question?
@mattcavanaugh6082
Ай бұрын
@@TUCOtheratt I dunno, but I'm willing to consult in exchange for product.
@steveshoemaker6347
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much.....But why is the video 240p even it is posted as HD....Just saying..... Old F-4 Phantom ll pilot Shoe🇺🇸
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
@@steveshoemaker6347 I know the video looks like crap, one of my worst in fact. Backstory, I don't have a really professional camera. I have been videoing with a Go Pro hero 4 and a Go Pro 11. Go pros are designed to film a person at 18 to 36 inches or so and they do well at that. I have been experimenting videoing with a phone and have had better success videoing at long ranges. So I used the phone for this but I videoed early in the morning and I wanted the saloon in the background. The sun was behind the saloon and the camera was in shadow, overall light was low. I didn't know it would turn out so bad but it is what it is.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
@@mattcavanaugh6082 Me too. With a quarter billion channel views in 2023 and promoting their product you'd think they'd be interested but their not.
@kobe2257
Ай бұрын
Bought a 1873 Pietta Great Western in .45 John Wayne duke edition and haven’t regretted it for a second 👊🏼 I love the action on it and it shoots fantastic.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Right on!
@jasonbuck489
25 күн бұрын
I have Piettas, Uberti's, Colts, and Ruger Blackhawks and Vaqueros... They are all pretty awesome in their own way...
@shanepitzer4126
Ай бұрын
I recently purchased a Pietta GWII Californian, 7.5" 45 Colt. The information you have shared really helped me in deciding which one to go with. I'm enjoying the revolver, and handloading 45 Colt and 45 Cowboy Special for it. Not my first single action, but my first 1873 Colt clone. Always enjoy your vids, thanks for sharing! A fellow Montanan, graduated HS in Sidney, 1979.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks for watching!
@spawr845
Ай бұрын
Yes I ended up choosing Pietta for my first big iron (now onto 3rd so far) primarily because of parts availability. Always seemed tricky finding the conversion cylinders n such for Uberti's but never had a problem finding Pietta's. Love the channel - Here in the Tyrant state of NY, black powder and older style guns are becoming especially popular again. Unfortunately as of August 2023 NY State now requires all pre 1899 (Curio and Relic) to not only be background checked but require a pistol license. Glad I got mine before that.
@GB58389
Ай бұрын
I appreciate this video. I’ve been looking at picking up one of the two and you’ve helped me come to a decision.
@bboyd2034
25 күн бұрын
Tucco....I love your videos! The title threw me for a second as I know you prefer Pietta! Good job as always!
@jackgreenstalk777
Ай бұрын
Really enjoy your channel thanks for sharing these differences in great detail
@daviddavis325
Ай бұрын
The ejector housing attachment change was circa 1875, so the initial design was only used the first couple of years; roughly 6% of the total 1st gen production (1873-1940).
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Yep. And Uberti and Standard Manufacturing believe it or not still do it that way.
@miketynio4202
Ай бұрын
@@TUCOtheratt I have a pair of Uberti 1871 Open Top Navies that I love, but I'm always having to replace parts and retighten everything from moderate shooting. I'm looking to increase my shooting time with them and get into competition, but I'm not in love with the quality of the internal parts. And Uberti is the only company that manufacturers the slick Open Tops, which I prefer in handling and balance to the 73 SAA. Based on your experience, could the internals be replaced with higher quality parts, and if so what would you recommend using? Is there hope for them?
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
@@miketynio4202 The way you describe your Ubertis is exactly my experience. Improving one is a constant uphill battle because everything is made so poorly. I wish Pietta made cartridge conversions but only Uberti does is my understanding. The best advice I can give I try the Taylor conversion cylinder with a Pietta 51 navy. Not historically accurate but a great shooter. I detail me experience with that idea (plus race gunning customization) in my video What Happens When You Fire An 1851 Navy Race Revolver ?
@miketynio4202
Ай бұрын
@@TUCOtheratt thanks so much for the response and the advice. I have a pair of Pietta 51 Navies and really was impressed by them. I'll give the conversion cylinders a try and I'll check out that video you recommended. Thanks again and please continue to put out these great videos!
@threeoeightwadcutter2820
25 күн бұрын
Great. Honest revievs are the best. Thanks for sharing
@keithlincoln1309
Ай бұрын
I recently read that Uberti was purchased by Beretta, who are cousins of the Uberti family.
@dougboal7620
Ай бұрын
I have a Beretta Stampede .45 Colt (SAA clone) purchased in 2009. It was manufactured by Uberti, then sent to Beretta producing a very dependable, fantastic action and perfect fit and finish revolver. Beretta is no longer involved in SAA clones. Perhaps it could be for the issues TUCO addressed in his video. Stay safe.
@peterlostroh8709
Ай бұрын
Very well explained, I have tried to explain these concepts to people who are not really revolver gun people. Especially the index and timing, the number of people I have spoken to that don't realise this problem. It's really good to see someone who has the knowledge and respect come forward and explain this with out rubbishing one or the other. I applaud you Sir, keep up the excellent work and videos.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the nice and well thought out comment.
@lancedooley7558
Ай бұрын
I spent a long time chasing the rare 45 acp convertible Ruger Vaquero. I will probably also try to get what you have to learn to fan and have fun. Thank you for this video. Been following you for a good while.
@SCSlimBoiseID
Ай бұрын
Good points re: PIetta v. Uberti Colt clones. I've owned both and in general, I've liked the Ubertis better, but only a skosh better. One part that seems to wear out on both models is the bolt spring, which is a two-fingered leaf--style spring that lives under the trigger guard. When the OEM springs have worn out/broken, I've replaced them with coiled piano wire springs, which seem to smooth the action out by an almost imperceptible fraction, and which haven't (yet) themselves needed to be swapped out for reason of breakage. Nice review. I'm a devoted SAA shooter, and I love the lines and overall appearance of the SAAs almost as much as I enjoy shooting them. They are works of art, pretty much unequalled by anything modern firearms manufacturing has to offer. Cheers.
@todddewell6314
28 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!!!
@Crioten
Ай бұрын
Love your videos
@SeanPat1001
Ай бұрын
I appreciate this honest comparison of the two brands.
@ronrobertson59
Ай бұрын
My consecutive serial numbered Uberti revolvers I bought for Cowboy action have had over 4000 rounds through them over the last 20 yrs without a hitch. I did lighten the main spring drilled them for the hand spring and plunger.
@sustorres765
Ай бұрын
What a brilliant episode, great insight and knowledge, you need a rocking chair on that porch 😂 Superb
@curtislong1987
Ай бұрын
Good to know, I am looking to buy one. Your channel has gotten me interested in this revolver world.👍
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Awesome!
@Chainsaw2373
13 күн бұрын
Thank You for the information and I guarantee that I am going to put it to good use for my next purchase.
@markteaney8381
18 күн бұрын
From what you have said i would buy the Pietta every time.
@henrysara7716
Ай бұрын
Tuco superb video with tons reasons to support your concepts.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Many thanks😊
@thinman8621
Ай бұрын
A Pietta is now on my wish list.
@davidcollins3097
Ай бұрын
Great video Tuco, I always learn something new from your info!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@Saintlawrence100
Ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial…thanks, T. ⚔️🤙🏻
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@peterruiz6117
Ай бұрын
You Mr Pero...You had me going ! Thanx !
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Ha Ha!
@charliesierra6919
Ай бұрын
Always value and enjoy your perspectives mi compadre. I have many Piettas and enjoy them all and can only say that quality-wise they've come a long way since my first purchase in 77'. Sidebar: those spurs ringing is music to my ears.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Ha Ha! Thanks for watching and the nice comment! : )
@mtcondie
Ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you for the information.
@TheEdibben
Ай бұрын
Great video! Some really interesting information. This will help in my next purchase. Thanks!
@66smithra
Ай бұрын
Pietta makes wood grips too. But I agree Uberti is just a little bit better in fit and finish. BUT. Pietta has the true 4 click action instead of the safety retracting hammer.
@mr.lineman4428
Ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@ArizonaGhostriders
Ай бұрын
Good info. My first Uberti was not great, but my second is really different. Be interesting to see other videos comparing these brands.
@AlaskanInsights
Ай бұрын
had both, and yes fit and finish is a lot better. I have got a couple pietta over the years that did not work out of the box, had to spend hours cleaning it up.
@DividedWeFall1000
Ай бұрын
My new Pietta Gunfighter 1873 Great Western II out of the box was not Timed correctly and practically blew up in my hand on the first shot. The Guys at EMF (Early Modern Firearms) repaired it and refinished it with a "Real" case Hardening and now it runs perfectly. Thanks Charlie (EMF) and Jason (Park West Arms- Pietta's Warranty Repair facility)
@AlaskanInsights
Ай бұрын
@@DividedWeFall1000 you pay for what you get, for the price either is a good deal.
@mkshffr4936
9 күн бұрын
Uberti, the Bose of the gun world.
@Bond-l1q
3 күн бұрын
Like that Pietta 1858 Remington as it's a lot of revolver for the $$ even if it's a black powder piece...Howell Arms Cylinders work great on this type of BP revolver as those high quality Made in USA conversions almost cost more that the Pietta 1858! Cool video here, sir.
@JeffersonGomes87
Ай бұрын
Old School 🔥🔥🔥
@millcreekrange
Ай бұрын
Great video Tuco!! I currently own three Uberti built 73’s. Two is Cimarron’s and the other is a Mitchel Arms. So far no issues, but I have been thinking about adding a Pietta to the arsenal. Definitely think I’m one step closer to that now. 👍
@Codevil.
Ай бұрын
Thank you
@ralphperez4862
Ай бұрын
I just buy them both! Ha. I love your channel Tuco! Great info.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thank ya kindly! : )
@joelphipps21
Ай бұрын
Excellent content, sir! I currently I have 3 revolvers by Uberti (2 Cimarron "Thunderers" and a Schofield). The only Pietta I have is an engraved 1851 Navy, and it is a beauty. However, I have finally been able to handle some of their newer Pietta Great Western II guns - and they are incredibly nice! Thus, I will be adding them to my collection of single actions very soon!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the nice comments and for watching!😃
@jasongualdoni4809
Ай бұрын
Another excellent video Amigo! Thanks for the info!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cameronalexander359
Ай бұрын
Sold on the Pieitta's now😂❤
@travisfischer2607
8 күн бұрын
Great information coming from practical expertise and experience. Great stuff.
@GunsOfTheWest
Ай бұрын
I completely agree! I love the look of the Uberti guns, but a Pietta is just solid!
@user-nq2oz8tf2l
Ай бұрын
I love my Great Western II Californian. It was on a discount, but easily it was the smoothest, lightest action I've ever handled. Second only to a vintage Colt Python. None of my double action or single action Rugers felt as smooth or light. It went through 100 rounds of factory 357 and 100 of dirty surplus 38spl without zero issues other than the action getting a little sticky due to the buildup of carbon. Also it was the Marshal model so it had the brass backstrap, trigger guard, and solid wood grips with case hardening. Nice twist with the video.
@John1911
11 күн бұрын
Super informative.
@paulkopacz5051
Ай бұрын
You had me confused for a second there but I watched the whole vid. I agree, having shot and held both, I prefer the Pietta. Now I just have to buy one!
@ManuelSanchez-iq5vt
Ай бұрын
Great video. Pietta is a great pistol 😎😎😎
@PBVader
Ай бұрын
My first SAA is a Pietta thunderball 45 with the historically inaccurate lightning birds head from cimarron. Slickest thing i ever picked up. It pairs great with my reworked thunderbolt pump.
@oldhead_
Ай бұрын
Amazing content by this gentleman..one of my favorite channels for sure..love Pietta. They need to make a better website all together And market..
@6Shooter357
Ай бұрын
Great video… I love the technical information. The video started already in progress, not sure why. I don’t watch Rumble since we already pay for KZitem Premium to avoid the commercials. The Tuco videos seem sparse lately here on KZitem. Eagerly waiting for more…
@yamahabiker1937
Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. I've had and used Ruger and Pietta for years. Tried to explain, but some people are more into the looks or " cover of the book " so to speak. I'd rather have it run.
@StevenMMan
Ай бұрын
Yep' you and I had small chat over the Remington new model. In which we both agreed peitta makes a better revolver. Most people's biggest issue in the cap&ball realm is the stamping on the barrel of the peitta, as to uberti hides it better. I personally don't care where the engraving is. I shoot it. Mountain man
@Master...deBater
Ай бұрын
I have an original Remington NMA that I needed to replace all the worn-out internals. Uberti parts drop right in while Pietta parts aren't even close! Also my Uberti is much more accurate than my Pietta. Mike Beliveau (Duelist1954) came to the same conclusion regarding accuracy from bench shooting head to head. I have a bunch of Ubertis all great guns...the oldest of which was made in 1970 or 72. It's had well over a thousand rounds of 357 mag poured through it. It's still tight as a snare drum and still has all its original parts...other than the bolt/trigger spring! I'd like to see a Pietta that could claim the same!
@roblowe9283
Ай бұрын
Keep up the good work !!!!! How about a review of the 1873 rifle?
@Taspens
Ай бұрын
My first single action army was the Pietta Dead Mans Hand, which I believe TUCO also has. No complaints and its done me very well. Enjoyed the vid
@rodog504
Ай бұрын
Bought a Cimarron(Pietta) pistolero in 45 lc only because of the 4 clicks and liked the brass look with it. Only regret I maybe have is not getting it in 357 since I have a s&w 357 revolver and snub nose 38. buying ammo that is only used in one gun as a range toy isnt super efficient. But wanted the round that was "correct" for the clone I was getting was my logic.
@alchi1976
Ай бұрын
thank you for the suggestions !!! I really appreciate your thoughts.
@Joe-dj6sz
28 күн бұрын
Very interesting. Now I know why. I actually own a Uberti "Regulator" Colt 45 replica. It's very accurate and I did have the spring filed a little. And had the cylinder locking bolt repaired ( replaced I think). And the squib story you shared is a true testament to the quality of steel that Pieta uses...which saved your getting hurt in my opinion. Not that equal quality isn't used by Uberti. Im hoping it is. I would like a Pieta 45 I'm considering as my next replica. Thanks for your knowledge Tuco. Much appreciated Sir. Also, I love the feel ,recoil and balance of my Uberti.
@TUCOtheratt
28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and the nice comments!😃
@MAGA2024.
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot, was going for uberti but thanks to you i will not make that mistake
@wjsj69
Ай бұрын
exactly what people want to know about anything they buy. thank you.
@Pushyhog
Ай бұрын
thanks mister
@freyatilly
Ай бұрын
Nice explanation. I wouldn't have figured it was marketing, but it makes sense. For myself (though an ex-shooter) I do keep up with the various talk and events for the "old west" firearms. From what I can bring to the table is that Pietta is rated highly, though some work has to be done on all the Italian clones. I got a bunch of Ubertti black poweder repros, basically referenced from Outlaw Josey Wales. Those pocket pistols were a pain to pull back the hammer, a pain the release and work the "ramrod lever", (you were struggling to find the right word for it in a previous vid with a Remington). It was also a pain to find caps as the nipples were tiny. Dont know if they resolved it with a slightly larger nipple. Anyhow, I got priced out and then legally forced out in the 90's by our UK Gov banning firearms being held at home under any secure circumstance. But I would have loved to get involved with US fast draw and the Quigley long shoot. I had an original Springfield Trapdoor 1873 blackpowder .45/70, and it went off like a rocket launcher. Ha! Fun but messy days. Glad more women are now shooting in the "old west" style of events. I do miss those days. Best to you TU'. Old Gal of the East, signing off 👩🏻🦰🫡🤠
@willbar1961
Ай бұрын
Lol I knew you had said Pietta was better quite a few times so I guessed the subject line was a hook. My experiences with both match yours. I really like the Pietta better for two main reasons. Lighter crisper action and a true four click hammer. I will say that Pietta plastic grips kind of suck and Uberti seems to have better finishing to outer edges, not as sharp. Bluing and case color are a toss up. The best action function I have in all my SA and BP guns is actually a Pietta 1858 Remington 44 BP, 5.5" barrel, Stainless. Out of the box it functions like a hand tuned gun. Perfect timing, lockup, nice trigger pull and hammer and zero bolt drag on the cylinder. And, it's just damn beautiful for a gun. Great presentation as usual Tuco!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thank you. I hope the higher ups get my message. Pietta should be dominating the SAA market, they could even charge more for their guns.
@LordFred69
Ай бұрын
I had a Uberti 1873 in 357magnum that was fun and very accurate but needed constant maintenance. Was tightening things every range session. Eventually traded it for a Ruger Blackhawk and havent looked back. Pietta's are pretty
@bigironbois
Ай бұрын
I've found aesthetically, Uberti looks and feels much better, but I have also had to do a lot more filing and polishing to make an Uberti function properly than with my Piettas. That said I only have experience with their percussion revolvers and a small sample size at that. My ol' reliable 1851 Navy that I have the most rounds though and works near every time, is a Pietta. Another great video!
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the nice comments 😃
@scottscheuerman8714
Ай бұрын
I do like the pietta just for the fact that they do put the bushing in the the front of the barrel for the ejector housing and there is a few other things that are more like real colt’s but I do have both brands and real colt’s I just figured why wear out a expensive colt in a holster
@BobJohnson-xg9ng
28 күн бұрын
I got a Smith Carbine by Pietta. It is absolute perfection in every detail.
@tinkertalksguns7289
Ай бұрын
This was an interesting and valuable video. I've always had the impression that the Ubertis were better based largely on the superior fit and finish and the general opinion that you note. For me single-actions are recreational and I admire them far more often than I shoot them. I'm actually in the process of reviewing an Ubert first-gen 1873 replica and your information will inform that video as I now have a much better idea of what to look for. My impressions is that this particular Uberti might in many ways be more authentic, but that's a very different thing than 'better.'
@MrTro8ma
Ай бұрын
Uberti’s are definitely not more authentic, they do not accept parts from a colt single action? Whereas pieta’s And colts are interchangeable with parts, uberti’s are closer to a ruger vaquero than a colt.
@mrkultra1655
Ай бұрын
Thanks
@RandoCalrisiann
15 күн бұрын
Just makes me want a Pietta
@joemolf3894
Ай бұрын
I have cap and ball revolvers all but one are Ubertie. I can attest they look really nice but be prepared to spend a lot of time or money to get them reliable. I never had one timed properly out of the box my Pietta just worked. I always felt pietta was rough machining . At this stage I’m done with cap and ball that’s why I bought coversion cylinders. I’m not totally done yet Im going to load up some 38 Colt to see how the revolver responds to ammo that fits the barrel vice 38 special which tumbled.
@dennispeltier6142
Ай бұрын
Thank you. As soon as I leave californee I'll join rumble. 😊😊😊😊😊
@DividedWeFall1000
Ай бұрын
My new Pietta Gunfighter 1873 Great Western II out of the box was not Timed correctly and practically blew up in my hand on the first shot. The Guys at EMF (Early Modern Firearms) repaired it and refinished it with a "Real" case Hardening and now it runs perfectly. Thanks Charlie (EMF) and Jason (Park West Arms- Pietta's Warranty Repair facility)
@DividedWeFall1000
Ай бұрын
I added a one-piece Navy sized Walnut Grip with a Blued and etched Backstrap to get rid of those Plastic 2 piece grips. Still not happy with the Navy Size so I just recently worked with Charlie at EMF and now I have the Army Sized Walnut grips with a blued Backstrap and Trigger Guard from a "Alchimista II" on the way for it. Update in a few days...
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!😊
@ObservingLibertarian
Ай бұрын
This was genuinely informative. Uberti's are Show horses and Piettas are Work horses: buy accordingly. Got it, thank you. 👍 I'd still prefer a Ruger but there's plenty of varieties which they don't offer - so this video is still useful even for a Ruger fanboi.
@brandonking5452
Ай бұрын
I am partial to Uberti because I collect Western Arms (Santa Fe, NM), which was aquired and became Cimarron firearms. I do have alot of piettas too, but i don't shoot any of them much.
@Squib1911
Ай бұрын
That was objectively explained well.
@villev8844
Ай бұрын
In cap and ball revolvers, Uberti have often proven to be more accurate due to the rifling twist. especially when using conical bullets. Both are good products. Uberti seems to supply weapons and parts to many different companies that sell them under their own name.
@betacam235
14 күн бұрын
The Pietta Remington 1858s have perfectly well-made wooden grips. The higher cost of the Uberti is doubtless used to pay for the marketing, while Pietta spend more on hardening the wear parts.....it figures!
@Deathbecomesme3
Ай бұрын
I went with Cimarron (Pietta with pretty finish after import) when I got my grandpa a SAA clone as a present. I handled and shot a Cattleman and a Vaquero as well and the Pietta was far and away the best of the three IMO.
@donniepurcell9887
Ай бұрын
Picked up my first Uberti three days ago, an 1851 .36 Navy. Yes, the action was a little heavy but it was pretty smooth but I will go through it just to check for any small burrs. At full cock the cylinder locks up like a vault, zero play fore and aft and none rotationally. Will be shooting this week.
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Congratulations. Sounds like you got a good one!
@beaujits1129
Ай бұрын
On my watch revive cowboy movies true grit
@stephendettweiler746
Ай бұрын
Hope this interaction starts giving me notification again
@D5quared91
Ай бұрын
Pietta’s percussion guns are set up properly from the factory with tensioned mainsprings and proper arbor seating vs the Ubertis which struggle in this regard.
@darkwater1967
3 күн бұрын
You'd think Uberti could have gotten those things fixed by now, it's been years and has become pretty common knowledge among cap n ball shooters.
@johnwurfel2862
Ай бұрын
My first Cap n Ball was 1851 Navy Pietta. The takedown/ lineup pins fell out and the trigger cam froze up/broke twice. I'd never buy another, personally.
@petrosspetrosgali
26 күн бұрын
Really? My 1851 with a brass frame in .44 was a damn good shooter aside from the design flaw(colt’s fault) being the spent caps sticking to the nipples or hammer. I ran just under 8 thousand rounds through it with no frame stretch and only had to replace the springs twice
@raymondschroerlucke541
Ай бұрын
Hey love the video and i want to know is your opinion on the Taylor's and company revolvers
@TUCOtheratt
Ай бұрын
Taylor Ubertis are better than other Ubertis but not as good as Pietta GW2 imo.
@Paladin1873
27 күн бұрын
My very first SAA was a clone I bought in the late 1970s. I don't remember if it came from Italy, West Germany, or Switzerland. It had a manual safety built into the very top front of the hammer. Thumb it forward and the safety would hit the frame before the firing pin contacted the primer. I discovered that after a few such falls it sheared off. I also remember wearing out the sear & bolt spring and fitting a Colt spring in its place. Suffice it to say it was a POS in my opinion. I've heard similar tales about Armi San Marco and early Pietta and Uberti revolvers. I know my Hawes (J.P. Sauer & Sohn) 44 Magnum was a POS, but in fairness it was well worn gun when I bought it for $90. Anyway, these early experiences soured me on imports for many years, so I ponied up for a real Colt. Eventually I sold it and went back to imports in the 1990s and early 2000s. I still wasn't much impressed, so I bought a USFA just before that company stopped making them. As a result it became a safe queen and I started acquiring Ruger, Taurus, and Beretta SAA revolvers. Eventually I read that Uberti and Pietta had made qualitative improvements, so I started collecting the former because they were prettier. In recent years I've read that Pietta was now superior to Uberti, so I bought one. I was never quite sure what the qualitative improvement was until I watched your video. Many thanks for adding the missing details.
@hf140952
18 күн бұрын
I can't confront these two brands. I own and have shooted a Uberti with a black powder frame for many years. I never face any problem and can say that this gun is very accurate. About cap and ball revolvers, among others, I shoot a Uberti 1851 and 1861 Navy. I face some problems with the 1851 while the 1861 is perfect. I own too a1860 Pietta which works very well.
@brianalbee4153
Ай бұрын
I'm glad there's competition in this industry. Uberti makes a great Winchester 1873, and their new model army cap and ball is pretty good. I bought Uberti SAAs before the word got out about Piettas being better in some respects but i was lucky and got a good pair so far. 9/10 uberti open tops (percussion colt style) I've handled have short arbors. I cannot explain why Uberti does not fix that issue.
@michaelpalmer7649
Ай бұрын
I don’t have any experience with Uberti. But I love my pietta
@glen.d6435
Ай бұрын
I bought a pair of Uberti el patron 38/357. The timing was bad on both. Every 3-4 shots the firing pin was missing the primer and hitting the edge of the case. Pretty sure the cylinder was over rotating. They are supposed to have lightened springs but I found only the bolt spring was. I had to put standard flat bolt springs in it to get it to work. Then bought lightened hammer springs to install even though I was under the impression they came with them. Basically reversed how they came from factory. Should have listened to the cowboy shooters and bought Rugers. They do the job for now though. Haven’t tried a Pietta but I believe you. Wish I had known that before lol It just angered me that I paid more for a gun that was supposed to be slicked up only to put standard parts in it to get it to work.
@Marlin7830
Ай бұрын
I'm high as a kite now because I run a pair of Pietta's lol
@morgs456
Ай бұрын
Good vid mate
@WniGrup
Ай бұрын
Im convinced , Pietta all the way.
@savage5128
Ай бұрын
Just had a friend trade a Uberti El Patron in 45 colt for a Taurus deputy in 45 colt and he said he preferred the Taurus.
@roysmith3459
Ай бұрын
I agree with what was said. I own both the Uberti and Pietta. I prefer the Pietta because of how smooth the action is straight out of the box. To me Pietta's short coming is the cylinder base pin, in that it only has 2 shallow notches on one side, however there are several ways to fix this and none are costly. I will say that the fit and finish of Uberti's guns that I have seen in 2023/2024 is not as good as pre 2020. Most common seems to be ill fitting grips, also one dealer I know sent 4 of 5 back because of bad finishes, and a 66 that I purchased had a trigger pull that was at least 4 times heavier than my Uberti 73. I believe (and hope) these issues are related to them trying to catch up after COVID, and they will get back to their usual standards. Uberti has models and calibers that you can't get from Pietta, and many times that is the deciding factor for me. I will add that I'm different than TUCOtheratt and maybe others posting here in how I use mine. I'm not SASS or fast draw, I shoot mine in historical demonstrations, and what few competitions that I have been involved in are about grouping shots more than speed. So our uses may be more like comparing apples to oranges.
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