That is correct. They don't assemble.
Uberti probably makes more of their SAA's now. They did use ASM one some in the past, but have pretty much stuck with Uberti for their bread and butter.
Cimarron does pay extra for better parts, fit and finish, as well as other historical markings on the firearms. The owner, Mike Harvey pays attention to detail.
ASM is defunct, they get guns from Uberti and Pietta.
No, Cimarron has QC personnel at the Uberti factory. Their guns come off the same production line as those for Taylor's, Dixie Gun Works, EMF and Stoeger. Any difference in finish work is handled by sub-contractors in the US and that is done on completely finished guns.
I hate to say so, but you are wrong, sir.
I used to work at Cimarron. I knew the Uberti family as well, and these events were discussed in my presence without hesitation. (before Uberti was bought)
Mike, that owns Cimarron pays extra for fit, finish, wood quality, bluing, case coloring, and individual markings/stamps. At the factory in Italy.
They DO offer a U.S. finish gun line, or used to... Those were finished in the U.S. Considerably more $$. (by old Colt personnel.)
They do offer some lower end finish work firearms at a lesser price.
They may all come off the same assy line, but the extra is for the details.
A King Ranch Ford, and a vinyl seat work truck come off the same assy line too.
