I know there's alot of different antique replica revolvers out there. I'm looking to get a 1858 Remington Army and don't know which brand to buy. I plan on getting a target style to hunt with. Anyone have advice about Uberti, Cimarron, Traditions exc. All opinions are welcome and appreciated.
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Uberti I is the best quality!
I have only two, Uberti and Pietta, an 1860 and 1851, respectively. The Uberti just seems to be better made, but it's a small sample. I have heard many brand new BP revolvers need tuning right out the door, just the nature of the beast.
I wold agree with Uberti. We have several models.
The 1858's are a stronger frame. They will hold up better than the 1860 Colt types.
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I have a Pietta 1860 Army that I got on sale at Cabelas about 15-20 years ago.
I also have a Remington New Army I bought earlier this year.
both are Pietta and it seems like the quality of the newer Remington is higher.
In other words, I think the new Piettas are nicer quality
They are a ton of fun.
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Handloading and fireballs are proportionally related to how much fun you are having!
My first c&b was a Hawes 1858 Remington from Navy Arms. Telling you how old I am. I was wanting a Colt 1860 but somehow I ended up with the ‘58. Shot it for a while and then found a ROA. I have several Uberti cartridge revolvers and rifles and while their ‘66-‘73 rifles are problematic their revolvers seem to be good to go. Have a good time, they are a hoot to shoot. Great balls o’ fire!
The uberti actions feel better. The hammer, trigger, everything. Out of the box you will get a nice gun that's properly tuned. Everytime.
I'f your comfortable with doing minor file work you can save a dime with the piettas.
Out of the box they are not consistent gun to gun. Some might be perfect, others not so. I had to learn how to retime a revolver on mine but once I did it it was perfect.
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Do you know if the 1858 Remington has the same cylinder as the carbine model
Either one will work just fine. Availability may be the deciding factor. Pietta, Uberti, or Pedersoli. The Cimmaron and Tailor's Brand are both Italian revolvers made by either Uberti or Pietta.
The question on the size of the Remington cylinders could be asked at the Muzzleloader Section also.
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"Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Male Guanaco out in dry lakebed at 10,800 feet south of Arequipa.
Used to be, maybe 15 years ago, that Uberti was definitely the better choice. Since then Pietta made a effort to upgrade their products and today most feel that it's a toss up. While I do not have a Remington replica by either company, I do own Colt replicas by both companies and find both to be good.
DG
Thanks everyone. It seems like availability is going to be the deciding factor now that I trust that they're both trusting
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I was looking for a 1851 Colt Navy for Mrs. Santa to get me, but could not find one.
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How about this one? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023745599?pid=170038Originally Posted by derek45
Or this one? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1023745084?pid=542609
Both were in stock when I checked on them, at 10:30 PM Arizona time.
I'll wait for walnut grips and not interested in a brass frame
thanks
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I didn’t know Pedersoli made revolvers?
Wow…….the brass framed one is more expensive than the steel one!
Pedersoli makes the best quality Remington replica. Frame is forged, not cast, and it is properly tuned from the factory. This is what consistently wins MLAIC European Championships.
The Italians are all under the Beretta umbrella now .
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