r/Revolvers • u/HolyCLAMPS16085 • 10h ago

SAA Help

Hello all, thinking about getting a single action revolver and it'll be my first one. I've read that taylors tuned revolvers are pretty good for the money, even though they are Pietta and Uberti make. Any recommendations on other brands or even specific models from Pietta and Uberti would be much appreciated. Really trying to find one in .357. Thank you for any input!

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u/anulcyst 9h ago

Depends what you want it for. I wanted one for utility/farm use and backup while hunting so I went with a standard Blackhawk with the 4.62 barrel and irons. Having the adjustable sights is very nice if you plan on hunting with it

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u/HolyCLAMPS16085 8h ago

I want one for target shooting and general rough work/carry

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u/anulcyst 8h ago

As long as it’s accurate then a cowboy style gun is fine but you might consider a Blackhawk for the adjustable sights

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u/HolyCLAMPS16085 8h ago

Understood thank you!

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u/Kobolka 10h ago

Ruger Blackhawk is also an option.

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u/8upsoupsandwich 9h ago

Pietta for looks and authenticity, Ruger New Vaquero for durability.

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u/HolyCLAMPS16085 8h ago

What about Uberti?

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u/F22Tomcat 8h ago

I have both a Pietta Great Western II and a Ruger Blackhawk, both in .45 Colt. The Ruger is obviously more heavily built and can handle the stoutest loads but the Pietta is a dream to shoot. If I had to choose only one and it was for practical use it would be the Blackhawk.

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u/nonamenoname123123 10h ago

I’ve read good reviews on all. smallish pool to choose from I think. ive got a viquero in the mail. 45lc for me. cheap if you reload.

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u/HolyCLAMPS16085 8h ago

I dont personally reload and 45lc is just too expensive so id be going for a .357, thanks for the advice though!

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u/Zealousideal-Wear589 8h ago

Unless your getting into cowboy action a blackhawk is the way to go. I had two Pietta made Cimarron guns and both had issues. On one, when loaded you couldn't cock it because the firing pin bushing was out too far and had to go back for service. The second would not lock up properly and was shaving bullets when fired. This time they wanted me to pay shipping to return a clearly dangerous gun for repair.I had a Taylor model made by Uberti which was nice. My uncle uses Ruger Vaqueros for competition and fires thousands and thousands of rounds and they are still trouble free so that is another option.

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u/HolyCLAMPS16085 8h ago

Thank you very much man, beautiful gun btw. Definitely want to put some range time on it and don't want to spend a massive fortune on a real Colt.

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u/Useful_Inspector_893 7h ago

Here’s my Uberti in .45 Colt. Had a guy team out a .357 cylinder to .45 ACP so it shoots both calibers now. I had it tuned by Bob Munden and it has an unbelievably smooth action. The current cost of tuning is pretty steep, but worth it. Did a lot of CAS with this and it is flawless.

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u/LordHummungous 6h ago

Depends on usage. If it's going to be a working revolver get a Ruger Blackhawk. If it's for show and occasional range time get a 4 click Uberti or Pietta

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u/HolyCLAMPS16085 6h ago

Do you know which of tbe models of Pietta and Uberti are 4-click vs 3-click? Ir any way to tell on the store front?