Beretta Laramie quality

[BlaiseNSaddles]

I know that the Laramie is made for Beretta by Uberti. 
My question is, is the quality a bit higher or other than the slightly different configuration is there anything work the extra money?

[Trailrider]

Howdy, Pard,
From the few specimens I have handled, or heard from their owners, I'd say the Laramie has an excellent finish, and is overall, well-built and finished.

However...the one I've fired shoots about 6-8" high with the rear sight insert, out-of-the box.  Replacement inserts from VTI are about .028" lower, but IMHO, need further filing (which can be done with the insert removed from the rear sight assembly).  IMHO, the notch is a bit narrow for MY eyes, for fast acquisition of the front sight blade.  Again, this is easily fixable by the shooter. (File a little, shoot a little, etc.)

The gun is NOT an exact replica of the original Smith & Wesson New Model #3 (not to be confused with the New Model Russian, which is marketed under the Uberti brand).  The cylinder disassembly release consists of a large-head, knurled screw, similar to the NM Russian, rather than a screw driver-required small screw the NM#3 had.  The Laramie DOES HAVE the rebounding hammmer with a hammer block (the firing pin is mounted on the hammer, not the frame).  This, theoretically allows one to carry all six chambers loaded, which is like the standard FIELD model S&W NM#3's (the target models did NOT have the rebounding feature!!!).  Of course, SASS rules and caution still make carrying the hammer on an empty chamber.  (WARNING! On the specimen of the Laramie I tested, if the hammer is cocked and then lowered manually, the hammer needs to be pressed forward GENTLY and then released to the rebound position.  On an original, this was NOT necessary.  Not sure if this is amenable to gunsmithing.

The other "complaint" I have about the Laramie is strictly one of personal preference...  that is the available calibers.  Beretta, probably wisely from a marketing standpoint only has the Laramie in .45 LC and .357 Magnum.  The .45 LC models WILL NOT ACCEPT Starline .45 Schofield brass; the rims on the Schofield brass are about .001-.002" TOO THICK!  When I queried Beretta on this, they stated that the gun IS NOT INTENDED TO ACCEPT THE Schofield ammo!  This is surprising, since original Colt's Single Action Army revolvers handle both with no problem, as do most replicas, and Old Model Vaquero and Blackhawk Rugers.

The original S&W NM#3 was primarily chambered in .44 Russian.  The Laramie has a cylinder long enough to handle .44 Specials with no problems, and even .44-40, which WAS chambered in a small number of original NM#3's.  I druther have a .44-40!

Is the gun worth the prices (I've seen them retailing from $1165-1500 (MSRP))?  Depends on your preferences and your budget.  Other than the couple of requests for holsters for them, I haven't seen or heard of a whole bunch flyin' off the shelves! (Or being ON the shelves, for that matter!)