I didn't know whether to put this in pistols or here....
Has anyone had any experiences with one of these guns?
I didn't know whether to put this in pistols or here....
Has anyone had any experiences with one of these guns?
It uses the pistol action. Quite a small one.
Which pistol action? The early 1865/67 or the later 1871 and newer? Does it have the hump on the back of the frame above the grips like my 1891 action pistol?
If you don't push it to max pressures I see no reason it wont be fine. Max on the Hornet is 25,000 psi and these small pistols will be OK under 20,000 psi.
Some of the Uberti Rolling Blocks have had questionable heat treat and might wear quicker. Never heard of one coming apart, but have heard of headspace issues over time.
Last edited by marlinman93; 04-07-2024 at 06:32 PM.
It looks like the one in the picture - of course, it's a reproduction.
I'll shoot it when I get some time, and report back.
Thank you for the help.
Looking forward to hearing how it shoots!
Hey curdog007
I have and shoot regularly, a Uberti rolling block chambered in 357. I know of another two and one of those is shot regularly. The rolling block action is weak and parts are very difficult to get. Ergonomically, it is one of the best pointing pistols and the barrel is accurate. The metric to SAE conversion is not precise. My neck sized cartridges will not fit into any other 357 chamber. The chamber is over long to reduce pressure, the trigger is workable. Replacement parts seldom fit properly and it is better to make firing pins from drill bits for any reasonable service life. The three of us who shoot this pistol, enjoy pinpoint accuracy with custom light loads and cast projectiles. All three have replaced many of the parts including the sights. Good skill to you with the one you have.
Roy
Shoot often, Shoot well.
Thanks, Roy.
I guess I'll just shoot it till I break it, then fix it!
A couple of years ago I lucked into both an original in .44 Russian and a modern reproduction in .357 magnum. They surprised me with their ease of use, great triggers, and precise grouping with handloads. The long barrel on the .357 allowed some high velocities, for example 125 gr. JSP with 15.0 grs. AA#9 gave 1800 fps. The same bullet with 8.0 grs. AA#9 gave 1400 fps while that load in my Ruger Blackhawk with 4 5/8" barrel gave 1120 fps. I'm really loving these two pistols despite their ancient design! (I have no idea why the .44R photo is upside down)
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