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Just wondering how you all think the quality of Cimarron replicas compares to Uberti. Opinions, please.
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I own a Cimarron but not a Uberti. I do own a Ruger Vaquero though. As far as I know the Cimarron is just a somewhat reworked Uberti. I like my Cimarron, it functions nicely, it's tight, and shots well. The Cimarron is very much a true SAA as far as it has a firing pin and not a transfer bar like all Ruger revolvers. It has a half cock Cylinder release for loading and unloading whereas the Vaquero has the cylinder release by opening the loading gate. I'm happy with both these guns but I like the Cimarron just a little more. It just feels better in my hand.
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I'm waiting for a Cimarron Model P in 44 Special 4 3/4" to arrive right now. Watched Hickock45 shoot a Cimarron and he gave good reviews in sxs comparison to a Colt SAA. Also getting a 3rd gen Colt 5 1/2" 44spl. Will be interesting shooting both guns.
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It seems like the Cimarron's spend more time in the polishing room!
Even their actions are smoother!!!
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I'm not sure on this, but, isn't Uberti and Pietta the only Italian replica 1873 manufactures? All others are importers. I'm kinda new to this, so, I am not 100% certain. Someone will be along shortly, I'm sure.
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Yes, Cimarron is an importer with their own specifications and standards. 1873 replicas are not the only guns they import.
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I did not realize this!
Thanks for the Clarification!
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Just wondering how you all think the quality of Cimarron replicas compares to Uberti. Opinions, please. My experience has been Cimarron's are top-shelf. Uberti's, Taylor's, Allen's, etc. can be just as good, but sometimes aren't. I think the better fit, smoothness and polishing, etc. of the Cimarron's are more consistent. IMO if you have to go by name then get a Cimarron. If you are looking at individual guns and know something, then just examine them and you'll probably get one just as good as a Cimarron.
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OP could check on the Uberti/Taylor's. These are very nice replicas. I have a tuned one in .45 Colt that is the smoothest SA I've shot.
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Just picked up a Cimarron 1873 short rifle a few days ago and put my first 50 rounds through it this afternoon. Overall I'm very happy with it so far. Fit and finish is very nice, the trigger is a hair stiffer than I'd prefer, but not bad by any means (haven't used a break scale on it yet, but I'd figure around 5#). The action is pretty smooth, no feed or ejection hiccups. I didn't shoot groups with it, but had no problems dinging a plate with it from 40 yards. I like the sights, the rear gives you a pretty wide field of view. I did hit the tip of the front sight with a bit of white paint when I got home, though. My eyes aren't what they used to be, so I like white bead fronts. *added* It is a Uberti made rifle... came in a Uberti box with both Uberti and Cimarron booklets and warranty papers inside.
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