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Offline Suntiger

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Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« on: June 12, 2021, 01:34:32 PM »
Have a pair of Piettas.. and I'd like to get another ... I really like the open top... suggestions on what to look for ? Perhaps a Uberti or a signature gun ? Maybe even a "project " gun of some sort

Not adverse to looking at other than Navy....

Any thoughts appreciated

Suntiger
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2021, 01:41:37 PM »
You can never have too many Suntiger!

Maybe an Uberti so you can compare them against your Piettas? A Signature Series gun will be pretty pricey, and they have their own problems and spotty quality from what I understand.

How about an Army model to go along with the Navy pair? Try something different.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2021, 01:50:32 PM »
Quote from: Suntiger on June 12, 2021, 01:34:32 PM
Have a pair of Piettas.. and I'd like to get another ... I really like the open top... suggestions on what to look for ? Perhaps a Uberti or a signature gun ? Maybe even a "project " gun of some sort

Not adverse to looking at other than Navy....

Any thoughts appreciated

Suntiger
  Do you already have a confederate pistol?
If not, how about an Uberti Leech & Rigdon?
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2021, 02:03:30 PM »
Or maybe one of these:

 
RH0844 Pietta M1851 NAVY YANK CIVILIAN REVOLVER.

In stock at Dixie Gun Works.......just saying......
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2021, 02:04:58 PM »
Doc may be on to something. Still a Navy but in a different configuration.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2021, 02:20:34 PM »
Might be a dumb question , but does a Uberti use a .375 ball ?
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2021, 02:32:56 PM »
Quote from: Suntiger on June 12, 2021, 02:20:34 PM
Might be a dumb question , but does a Uberti use a .375 ball ?

I've been using .376 but I would think .375 would be fine.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2021, 02:36:55 PM »
Quote from: Suntiger on June 12, 2021, 02:20:34 PM
Might be a dumb question , but does a Uberti use a .375 ball ?

I understand that .375 balls are a bit loose in the chamber of an Uberti. I've read that .380 is recommended for use in them. But Pietta works perfectly with the .375 balls.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2021, 02:45:40 PM »
Both of my Uberti's work perfectly with the .376 and do cut a lead ring from the ball.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2021, 04:07:28 PM »
Take a look at an Uberti 1861 Navy.   
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2021, 05:39:07 PM »
I would stay away from the signature models. If you don't mind spending the money a 2nd gen would be a good one to have. An 1860 army would be good as well as a 61 navy.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2021, 10:36:01 AM »
Thanks for the help! My only hesitation on Uberti had been that arbor issue.. still puzzled why a  manufacturer wouldn't address a known longstanding issue.. but I understand otherwise fit and finish is good... may well go that route... there's no rush ....
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2021, 12:25:10 PM »
I've got a pair of Uberti 1861 Navies that shot POA out f the box. Haven't done anything to them other than springs and Slixshot nipples. A short arbor has not been an issue. I've used them n SASS competition for years.
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2021, 04:48:51 PM »
I appreciate all the input.. decided to try an Uberti.. Dixie had one ... waiting for it to get here!... the slixshot nipples arrived today!
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Re: Clearly two Navies are not enough...
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2021, 07:34:58 PM »
Excellent! Can't wait to see it!
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