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I am looking for a 1860 Army. I know the 2nd gen colts are the best but a bit pricey if ya ask me what else?
They may be all relatively easy fixes, but hopefully not on a brand new gun. It peeves me when folks talk about receiving brand new guns with issues, and they debate whether to fix them or send it back. It happens so often buyers are almost accepting it as par for the course. /rantShort arbor, undersize cylinder bore. All easily fixed. Not uncommon issues.
Pietta's gotten to the point where they're just as good if not better than Uberti with their C&P revolvers.You can't go wrong with a new Uberti.
Some times you can find a Belgian made Centaure at a good price on GoneBroker. They are every bit as well-made as a Colt, and have actual case hardening, not just dye.
Yeah I am seeing this toooo much..They may be all relatively easy fixes, but hopefully not on a brand new gun. It peeves me when folks talk about receiving brand new guns with issues, and they debate whether to fix them or send it back. It happens so often buyers are almost accepting it as par for the course. /rant
AmenDixie Gun Works shows the Pietta 1860 Army in stock as I write this. I've been really happy with my Pietta guns.
Some times you can find a Belgian made Centaure at a good price on GoneBroker. They are every bit as well-made as a Colt, and have actual case hardening, not just dye.
Did you REALLY need to show me that?Amen
As far as Colts go, would only consider them as an investment if unfired. Only time will tell if that makes sense. When I was shooting SASS they did not hold their own own when up against Uberti or Pietta samples. And at at multiple times the cost...
Big difference between shooting ‘regularly’ and shooting SASS matches. Guys would show off their Colts before or after a match, but kept them locked up during the match, when they shot their Italian reproductions or ROAs.Hmmmm.... I don't know about that. I shoot my Second Generation Colt 1860 regularly, and it is holding up very well. I consider the Colt made products to be the top of the heap, with the Belgian made Centaure a possible tie. Uberti is also very good, and the current Piettas are probably equal to the Ubertis.View attachment 58503
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