This gun will mostly be used for plinking, come along on hunting excursions, and possibly (if I get the right holster and practice enough) carrying concealed.
Keep in mind that I am fairly new to revolvers and very new to SA revolvers.
I have browsed the internet looking for guns that fit my bill from Ruger, USFA, Uberti, and Cimarron. I'll just give you all a little rundown on the ones I have looked at and you can tell me which ones to stay away from as far a quality issues and let me know if there are others to consider.
Ruger Vaquero
![Image](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47624012/Ruger%20VAQ%20SS.jpg)
I have seen this in blued metal as well. Definitely like the looks of it but it is a little more pricey than some of the others. Only comes in 45LC.
Ruger Montado
![Image](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47624012/Ruger%20Montado.jpg)
Like it. Comes in 357MAG only.
USFA Storekeeper
![Image](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47624012/USFA%20storekeeper.jpg)
I couldn't actually find this on the USFA website. Looks like a great gun but is way out of my price range. Only comes is 45LC as far as I know.
Cimarron Frontier
![Image](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47624012/Cimarron%20Frontier.jpg)
Definitely like the looks of this one. The price looks good too. 45LC only.
Cimarron Thunderer
![Image](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47624012/Cimarron%20Thunderer.jpg)
Pretty much the same as the Frontier with a strange birdshead grip arrangement. Does come in 44SPL.
Anyone have experience with this grip shape?
Uberti 1873 Cattleman Bird's Head Old Model
![Image](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/47624012/Uberti%201873%20cattleman%20birdshead%20om.jpg)
Looks good. Comes in 44LC or 357MAG.
So that is my list of choices so far. As I said, the USFA guns are out because of the price. I just don't have the coin for one of those. I have heard others say that Uberti is not in the same league with Ruger or USFA. Can someone elaborate on that? Just curious about the Cimarron and Uberti guns since I don't know their brands too well.
Let me know if you have experience with any of these guns and which you can recommend and which to stay away from.