So........What's Next Best????

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:14 am

Ruger Old Army is discontinued. What is the next best production C&B revolver?

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:29 pm

A used ROA.

Don McDowell · Post by **Don McDowell** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:38 pm

Some of the Uberti's I've been around a darn nice.

Stay clear of the Pietta's tho.

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:58 pm

I don't know about Ubertis. I saw a '73 the other day and the bore was off-center in the octagonal barrel. That's funny right there, I don't care who you are. But funny as it is, I wouldn't touch it even at the 850 offer price.

I know, it's not the revolver. But the '73 put me off the brand, KWIM?

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:10 pm

I'd go w/the Uberti Remington design

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 2:47 pm

If I had the money and wanted something that I could hang onto for years and enjoy the pride of ownership, I would go with a COLT, although, they are pricey! If looking for a good shooter go Pietta.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:01 pm

I believe the Colt parts are made in the Italian plants, then shipped to Colt for final assembly and finishing. When they make the shift to making them 100% here, as USFA did their SAA's, I would be in line to buy one. Lately I have been drawn to the Remington repros though.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:47 pm

IMHO (ever do humble) the 1860 Army Colt was the pinnacle of the black-powder revolver era. The balance is simply phenominal. Granted, it is not nearly as strong, with it's open top, as the Remington design - or the Remington inspired Ruger "Old Army". However, it is just fantastic and points so naturally!!!

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:49 pm

I'd have to go Colt '51 Navy or '61 Navy.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:23 am

Well, as much as I love my '51 Navies, 2nd place in this hoss race has to go to the Remington 1858 revolvers. Keep an eye out on the USFA site as they've announced an agreement to produce these under license from Remington, in both .44 Army and .36 Navy configurations.

I predict that the SASS bunch, especially those with a few extra bucks burning holes in their pockets will be snapping these up as they come off the assembly line. I've got my notice in for a pair of the .36s as soon as they're available!

But, the '51s are the cat's meow for balance and STYLE!

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:25 am

Griff,

Those '51s are just fantastic! Rugged looking but oh so elegant all at the same time!

Your opinion - Do you find a huge difference in the way they feel vs. a '61?

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:25 am

Well... the '61s have a round trigger guard, this square-back took a little getting used to. But, been shooting '51s since '87 and I've grown to prefer it. The '61s feel a little lighter, but the '51s seem to hold better. Plus, I like the direct link for the rammer vs. the ratchet of the '60/'61/'62.