Does this gun offend you?

[Idaho45guy]

Was at my local gun shop waiting on a background check for my new Henry rifle and spotted this handgun in the case.

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Ursus in 10mm with a ported barrel.

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Now, I like Uberti pistols, and I like 10mm, but I dislike porting. I think if it would have had a non-ported 5" or less barrel on it, nicer wood, I maybe would have brought it home. Was priced at $579.

But in the present configuration, it just seemed wrong.

What do you fellas think?

[Spedsterguy]

You can call it your Space Cowboy Gun. It looks odd but I could get past it because it is a 10mm. It has a lot going for it in my eyes. A strong single action, so you can really load the 10mm to its potential

[Winger Ed.]

Its not offensive, just out of place.
Sort of like seeing jet engines on a WWI Sopwith Camel.

[Harter66]

Lop the ports off and and sweat a dime in a new groove . Problem solved . Then you spend another 10 years looking for a 10mm special ( :) 40 S&W ) and a 38-40 cylinder to go with the High Point and the 92' .

[Kenstone]

Was at my local gun shop waiting on a background check for my new Henry rifle and spotted this handgun in the case.

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Ursus in 10mm with a ported barrel.

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Now, I like Uberti pistols, and I like 10mm, but I dislike porting. I think if it would have had a non-ported 5" or less barrel on it, nicer wood, I maybe would have brought it home. Was priced at $579.

But in the present configuration, it just seemed wrong.

What do you fellas think?

Ever fire a ported pistol at a covered firing line?
If you have, you would not be considering buying a ported pistol.
jmo,
.

[Idaho45guy]

Ever fire a ported pistol at a covered firing line?
If you have, you would not be considering buying a ported pistol.
jmo,
.

Covered firing lines are for yuppies...

Pretty sure I said in my original post that I did not like porting. I have owned two ported pistols but have never fired them under a cover or at an indoor range. Sold them both since I just didn't like them.

[reddog81]

I don’t get it. It doesn’t look right and you’re basically shortening the barrel by 1.5” or so because all those holes are just going to bleed off the pressure.

[Kenstone]

Covered firing lines are for yuppies...

Pretty sure I said in my original post that I did not like porting. I have owned two ported pistols but have never fired them under a cover or at an indoor range. Sold them both since I just didn't like them.

:coffee:
haha...name calling
way to go
Not if you live where it rains almost every day.
But I'm sure a little rain doesn't bother a tough guy like you but it might rust that ported barrel though.
Don't cofuse me with somone who cares about how many ported guns you have owned.
:not listening:
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[Walks]

Just looks wrong/is wrong.

A ported SAA ???, John Wayne is spinning at High Speed in his grave.

[GARD72977]

Covered firing lines are for yuppies...

Pretty sure I said in my original post that I did not like porting. I have owned two ported pistols but have never fired them under a cover or at an indoor range. Sold them both since I just didn't like them.

Keep the post in line......
I like it

[Idaho45guy]

:coffee:
haha...name calling
way to go
Not if you live where it rains almost every day.
But I'm sure a little rain doesn't bother a tough guy like you but it might rust that ported barrel though.
Don't cofuse me with somone who cares about how many ported guns you have owned.
:not listening:
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I was trying to be funny with a little levity. Might want to lighten up a bit... :groner:

[Brassmonkey]

I'm not offended by guns, if they are comfortable and effective shooters for the purpose what's the problem?

[9.3X62AL]

10mm in a S/A revolver would not be my first choice. Porting the barrel......C'MON, MANG.

I might be too much of a purist. Uberti and Cimarron offer repros of the S&W #3 in 44 Russian and 45 Colt. I would really like a Schofield repro......if it came in 45 S&W. They are made in 44/40, which was an original chambering--so I would put up with one of those. WTH kind of "Replica" Colt S/A comes in 10mm, or "Replica" #3 comes in 45 Colt? Not having it/them.

[azrednek]

10mm in a S/A revolver would not be my first choice. Porting the barrel......C'MON, MANG.

I might be too much of a purist. Uberti and Cimarron offer repros of the S&W #3 in 44 Russian and 45 Colt. I would really like a Schofield repro......if it came in 45 S&W. They are made in 44/40, which was an original chambering--so I would put up with one of those. WTH kind of "Replica" Colt S/A comes in 10mm, or "Replica" #3 comes in 45 Colt? Not having it/them.

I’ve got it covered now with Uncle Joe’s permission my S&W Model 10 now self identifies as a gender neutral Shofield chambered in 44 Russian.

[Lloyd Smale]

not my cup of tea

[Stephen Cohen]

I loved my 10mm before the socialist government forced me to give it up. I also consider a ported single action to be ugly, I also don't get any joy from a 10mm single action which can't do anything a good 45 Colt can't do. Like Winger Ed said. Regards Stephen

[shooting on a shoestring]

Being a Uberti is a good thing.
Being a 10mm single action revolver is a real good thing!
Being a ported barrel sucks.

I’ve got a 10/40 convertible Blackhawk. In 10mm the door is wide open to adventurous loading. No caveats about unsupported chambers or ramped barrels. The revolver cylinder has 6 of the most completely supported chambers possible. Also, the single action ejector completely ejects the relatively short 10mm brass. That small 10mm case keeps the powder near the primer in the lesser loadings (more so in 40) giving less powder position sensitivity for tight velocity spreads. I had Accurate Molds cut 40-172F for me. Basically a 10mm full wadcutter. It’s a great combination of boolit, cartridge and gun. 10mm in a single action is not “traditional” but it is a really good idea. Works GREAT!

I should mention I have not experienced any boolit slip. Not having a crimp groove is not a problem with 10mm in a single action. The gun is heavy for the cartridge so recoil really doesn’t get to the level to pull the boolits. Even if you could find a loading that did let the boolits creep, they couldn’t crawl out the front of the cylinder bc it’s just too far.

Ported barrel...deal breaker for me.

[smithnframe]

I agree!

[navyvet]

No to crazy about the look.

[metricmonkeywrench]

At least it doesn't have a red dot and a flashlight hung on it.

[sharps4590]

At least it doesn't have a red dot and a flashlight hung on it.

Yet. Look what some dolts have done to lever rifles.

Assuredly not my idea of a single action revolver. It doesn't offend me but it's a 100% guarantee none of my money will be spent on one. If I wanted something in approximately 10mm, the 38-40 is as good, if not better choice. I wouldn't object to porting in a BIG bore revolver, if I owned one but, my 45 Colt does anything I need a big bore revolver for.

[375supermag]

Hi...
Not a fan...nothing against the 10mm chamberings, just don't see the need for porting a SAA clone. It may even be sacrilegious...

[Plate plinker]

It’s about as dumb as bolting ivory stocks on a plastic gun.

[RU shooter]

John Wayne would never have that in his holster ! To be clear porting has it place but this in not the place besides not being very useful or effective at doing anything in this application the way it's done on that barrel just looks horrible .

[cas]

A shame.

But who can blame them..... ;)

https://photos.imageevent.com/cas6969/shmisc/j0lg1v.jpg

[Divil]

Not my cup of tea but I won’t judge if someone else buys it.

[bedbugbilly]

I own a number of Uberti SA revolvers but the one I would kick out of bed for eating crackers.

Every person likes different things but that one is not one I would even take a second look at. Someone will buy it though. i much prefer my SA revolvers in more traditional calibers and would take my 45 Colt SAA over that one any day. The only holes I want in the barrels of my SA revolvers is the one that goes from the breech to the muzzle.

[contender1]

I personally don't care for it.

[thegatman]

Doesn’t Taurus make a ported revolver? I could be wrong.275994

[Traffer]

It's not the guns that I hate.....it's the owners...:kidding:

[Bigslug]

At least it doesn't have a red dot and a flashlight hung on it.

There is a voice in my head that kinda likes it, in a "what if/science fiction/steampunk" kind of way. The forces at work in both gas and recoil operated systems were understood in the 1880's and 1890's, and the Peacemaker was by no means out of date in that period, so it's fun for me to ponder what some ahead-of-his-time Jules Verne might have potentially done with it.

One of my "win the Lotto" projects. . . The "1913" in the M1913 Pictatinny rail does NOT actually have ANY association with the year 1913. . . but what if it did?

I'd like to have Cylinder & Slide make one of their true-to-original, first-year-of-Colt-production replica 1911's, complete with the Blueing Of Awe and flame-tempered small parts - - built up on a light rail frame. The flashlight itself would either be a carbide miner's lamp with a thumb-operated flapper for the "off" switch, or it would be some big, cumbersome, lead/acid-powered thing with a bulb barely out of Edison's shop pumping out a whopping birthday candle-like 40-50 lumens. Then have the whole thing professionally aged like you see on some of the SASS revolvers. Make up your own story, like "Secret U.S. Army project for nighttime trench raids and clearing German dugout complexes." Next time I have 5-7 grand and nothing better to do with it. . .:lol:

[Jtarm]

Uberti needs to implement a strict drug testing policy.

[rintinglen]

That's a bridge too far for me. I dislike intensely porting of any sort, save on military rifles, and a ported SAA clone leaves me as cold as the chance of a date with Hilary Clinton.

[Omega]

I am not offended by any weapon, if you like it, buy it, else get something else.

[onelight]

That's a bridge too far for me. I dislike intensely porting of any sort, save on military rifles, and a ported SAA clone leaves me as cold as the chance of a date with Hilary Clinton.
Now settle down , NOTHING could be as bad as that.

[Bwana John]

Needs a picatinny rail.

[cas]

Doesn’t Taurus make a ported revolver?

And they're obnoxious. And while no beauty queens, they're miles better looking than that poor single action.

[Texas by God]

To me, that’s dumber than a box of rocks. I like porting on a short barreled lightweight 12 gauge- and that’s it.
Does the porting vastly increase the rapid fire capability of the single action? I hate nuzzle brakes and flash hiders as well.

[35remington]

Well I hate the ports.....but a 10mm can be thought of as a 38-40 with a carbide sizing die option. Sorta better from a shooting and handloading sense, that is. Plus factory loads are more powerful and cheaper to boot.

[pietro]

Was at my local gun shop waiting on a background check for my new Henry rifle and spotted this handgun in the case.

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Ursus in 10mm with a ported barrel.

275965

Now, I like Uberti pistols, and I like 10mm, but I dislike porting. I think if it would have had a non-ported 5" or less barrel on it, nicer wood, I maybe would have brought it home. Was priced at $579.

But in the present configuration, it just seemed wrong.

What do you fellas think?


I think you should have bought it and had a real gunsmith (not some parts-changer) plug the porting holes


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[bowfin]

IF AND WHEN Hornady ever gets caught up with the current ammunition shortage, maybe they could do the obvious when it comes to 10mm revolvers and reintroduce the .401 Herter Powermag so everybody can have a .400" revolver cartridge has a proper rim on it.

[Buzz Krumhunger]

No thanks.

[troyboy]

No different then a Blackhawk Hunter Bisley kind of concept. Modern single action ported. Might of removed that front site and had a provision for optic mount. I'll bet it sells.

[Drm50]

Perfect companion piece for one of those tactical lever actions.

[Harter66]

I still say lop an inch off sweat a dime in a slot and be done .

Although 40/10/38-40 and a nice 40 Mag based on either a 1.285 , 30-30 , x39 or 6.8 case . I guess since the 10mm is the parent and the 40 is special then a 1.285 would be just a mag but it could be a "super mag" , or maybe just fabulous (in my very best Meshach Taylor , Hollywood in Maniquin) .

[Hossfly]

Doesn’t Taurus make a ported revolver? I could be wrong.275994

Yes they do cause I inherited one in 38 special and it will bust your ear drums.

[Eddie Southgate]

On pretty much every level .

[Win94ae]

I think that is a really good idea! :)

[Mk42gunner]

Not my cup of tea.

The swiss cheese porting looks so out of place on a single action.

I do like the idea of a .38-40 with a carbide sizer option though.

Robert

[charlie b]

Nope don't like it. But, I don't like SA's anyway so there's that. :) And I have a scope on my Garand :)

[Targa]

Uberti needs to implement a strict drug testing policy.

:bigsmyl2: That is about spot on.

[bangerjim]

Not as long as I am not in the range stall next to it!!!!!!!!!

Otherwise, keep it at home!!!!!!

[rking22]

Doesn’t have enough accessory rails on it.

[.429&H110]

We have some ported pistols in the family.

I betcha that 10mm would knock your hat off.
Would be no fun to stand next to....
Just sayin'

[beechbum444]

Just curious if next years model will have a pic rail to hold s laser

[Idaho45guy]

Yet. Look what some dolts have done to lever rifles.



Guilty as charged.

I needed a lightweight rifle that was handy and had enough oomph to dispatch a black bear or wolf that got too bold at camp or while hiking.

Such a rifle would need to have a light attached for investigating noises outside of the light of the campfire. It also needed to be operated while wearing gloves, and it needed to be accurate out to 50 yards or so with sights that were easy to see in the dark.

So I bought the Henry Big Boy X in .45 Colt. It is outfitted to maximize it's utility for it's intended purpose. It is an ideal weapon for the purpose I bought it for.

I love the look of a classic lever gun with wood, polished bluing, and case-hardened steel. But I also recognize the wisdom of using the best tool for the job. If the best tool means a lever gun with composite stocks, a red dot for my aging eyes, and a picatinny rail for mounting a light, then so be it.

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[AndyC]

^ Practical right there.

As for the ported revolver.... I think I want to vomit.

[smkummer]

Porting is the only downside. It’s purpose is for less muzzle rise for rapid follow up, but it’s a single action. It comes with a cost of less velocity per barrel length and enhanced muzzle flash and noise. In certain light conditions, your going to see a lot of flash with every pull of the trigger, especially with slower magnum powders. You will be the guy at the range with that “funky” “cannon” gun. I too thought about the .401 Herters but in a single action, rimless cartridges work just fine. An extra cylinder in 40 S&W would be very practical.

I think sometimes manufacturers will do stuff to guns to “hook and sell”.

[Idaho45guy]

Porting is the only downside. It’s purpose is for less muzzle rise for rapid follow up, but it’s a single action. It comes with a cost of less velocity per barrel length and enhanced muzzle flash and noise. In certain light conditions, your going to see a lot of flash with every pull of the trigger, especially with slower magnum powders. You will be the guy at the range with that “funky” “cannon” gun. I too thought about the .401 Herters but in a single action, rimless cartridges work just fine. An extra cylinder in 40 S&W would be very practical.

I think sometimes manufacturers will do stuff to guns to “hook and sell”.

I totally agree. Porting is ridiculous in this application and nothing more than a gimmick that ruined an otherwise attractive firearm.

[AlHunt]

Was at my local gun shop waiting on a background check for my new Henry rifle and spotted this handgun in the case.

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Ursus in 10mm with a ported barrel.

275965

Now, I like Uberti pistols, and I like 10mm, but I dislike porting. I think if it would have had a non-ported 5" or less barrel on it, nicer wood, I maybe would have brought it home. Was priced at $579.

But in the present configuration, it just seemed wrong.

What do you fellas think?

It's obvious, JB Weld the porting up, sand it smooth and you're good to go.

[Winger Ed.]

It's obvious, JB Weld the porting up, sand it smooth and you're good to go.

I used to know a guy who swore you could make a boat trailer out of JB weld,
but even he would probably think it wouldn't hold that much pressure in a straight drilled hole.

[Duckiller]

Tarus does make ported guns. #2 son has a Raging Bull. 454 casull with a ported 10" barrell. Even with the ports my children and I have decided that 10-15 full power loads are enough for one day at the range. Daughter has shot a bunch of 45 Colt loads, 165 grain lead,small amount of powder. Goes bang real good. She thinks it is the greatest gun going.

[fastdadio]

It would be a great candidate for a custom sheriffs model project. It wouldn't bother me a bit to take a hack saw to it.

[jonp]

Not "offended" but I don't think that porting is needed or looks good. The wood is very plain. I'm sure I wouldn't buy it but someone might for some reason.

[jonp]

I used to know a guy who swore you could make a boat trailer out of JB weld,
but even he would probably think it wouldn't hold that much pressure in a straight drilled hole.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3r0UZ7txzs Go to 10:45 for the pressure test but the whole thing is very interesting at least to me. This is a great channel

[Bent Ramrod]

If it’s a true factory offering, it’s an instant collector’s item. Wait until they’re remaindered, buy a half dozen, don’t open the boxes, and store them for 20 years. They’ll appreciate faster than GameStop stock.

[ddixie884]

It doesn't offend me but I wouldn't buy one........

[Peregrine]

I'm normally a fan of kind of ugly unusual design choices in firearms but this made me cringe.
Not for me. Not offended, however.

[rbuck351]

If it was in 41mag instead of 10mm, I'd buy it. I could build a thin steel sleeve to slide over the holes if it made to much noise