Pistol advice...

[LazyK Pejay]

Hey all,

I went to my local Gander Mountain to pay on my layaway for my Uberti Cattleman Millinium. I spent some time just looking and checked out a Baretta. Anyhow I am thinking of spending a bit more and get a more regulation looking 1873 Colt copy (The Uberti has a brass grip fram and trigger guard). Here are the two pistols I am considering:

EAA 770095 Bounty Hunter (CCB) 4& 3/4 .45 cal $320.00

Baretta JEA 1401 Stampede (Charcoal) 4&3/4 .45 cal  $462.00

I looked at a Baretta Stampede 7.5" and really checked out the transfer silde system. I think want some more "traditional." Any comments welcome. Thx.

LazyK Pejay

P.S. They had a used US Arms 4.5 .45 cal for $675.00...felt great but more money than I want to spend.

[RRio]

I looked at a Baretta Stampede 7.5" and really checked out the transfer silde system. I think want some more "traditional." Any comments welcome. Thx.

LazyK Pejay

P.S. They had a used US Arms 4.5 .45 cal for $675.00...fely great but more money than I want to spend.

Talk to the Marshal about the CasCity Gunshop. I understand he carries Cimarron and Charles Daly, which would be more to your likings.
As a pistolsmith, I can say you made a wise decision passing on the other two you looked at. While the EAA is a strong gun, it is a little bigger frame (not much, but enough that I don't care for it), and the Beretta, I'm not sure if they have worked out the timing problems yet. JMHO

[LazyK Pejay]

RawHide,

Are you saying that the transfer system on the Beretta causes a slight delay between full rear trigger and ignition? My problem is I have already invested money in Gander Mt. and they don't carry Daly or Cimarron. Also, I think the EAA has a transfer slide? Are you saying that the EAA just feels bigger to you or does not look right? In dollar for dollar & bang for your buck some reviewers say the EAA is the best buy. Also may say the Beretta is a beaut to look at. Thx for answering so many questions!

LazyK Pejay

[Badlands Walker]

Here's some good pistol advice Pejay.  Git' a different one for each day of the week & one for each month of the year!




That's what I plan to do!

[Four-Eyed Buck]

PJ, The t-bar systems can at times have jams or possibly break the linkage inside. Usually theres a spring plunger in the end of the cylinder pin and if it fails or sticks, the bar jambs under the pin instead of being moved out a skosh to clear it. If it's forced with enough pressure the linkage could break.
The EAA's have been noted as doing that, although I have two and didn't have that problem.....yet. I've also seen posts about Ruger bars breaking as well.
You mentioned a U.S. Arms, did you mean USFA? At that price used maybe it is, otherwise, that's somewhat high for a used Sa that more than likely was an Italian import. If it is a USFA and isn't a Rodeo, it might be worth a look as it is a more traditional setup....Buck

[Big John Denny]

LazkK; the EAA is a bigger framed gun then the Colt, or clone, SAA. It's more on the size of a Ruger.

Like Four Eyed said about the USFA, if it's not a Rodeo.

[R D Henry]

I'm not sure what they're selling for these days, but you might want to check out the Great Western II. I bought mine about 2yrs ago, and love em!     (4 3/4 nickle ivory grip 45's)

They're made by Pietta, imported by EMF, and shoot better than I can!    In fact, they are so damn accurate, and smooth to shoot, I just about retired my 3rd gen Colts.

[Badlands Walker]

I looked at a Great Western II at a local gunshop about a month ago & he was askin' $675.

[RRio]

RawHide,

Are you saying that the transfer system on the Beretta causes a slight delay between full rear trigger and ignition? My problem is I have already invested money in Gander Mt. and they don't carry Daly or Cimarron. Also, I think the EAA has a transfer slide? Are you saying that the EAA just feels bigger to you or does not look right? In dollar for dollar & bang for your buck some reviewers say the EAA is the best buy. Also may say the Beretta is a beaut to look at. Thx for answering so many questions!

LazyK Pejay

No, cylinder lock up. They've had problems with it in the past.

[LazyK Pejay]

Good mornin' all,

The pistol I was describing is a Rodeo. I do not know what extras came with this used pistol as the basic Rodeo is in the $550.00 range? This has the black grips with the US on them. It just seemed high for a used pistol. I may go out to Gander MT and make a decision on my Uberti on layaway. I am thinking it might be smart to keep it as I am just starting. Thx for the help and have a great weekend.

LazyK Pejay

[LazyK Pejay]

Final followup:

I spent 2 hours at Gander MT this worning. I took my hardly ever used black Colt Dectective Special in to trade on my pistol. It was great! They actually gave me $35.00 more than I paid for it four years ago; plus a tax credit on it. I had on layaway the Uberti Cattleman Millinium (with brass). They zeroed that layway and gave me $129.99 I had put down (no restock fee). The manager  told me they had just gotten in the Uberti Cattleman 5.5" .45 cal with case hardened frame. It was $467.00 dollars. I liked it and bought it. I bought an extra year warranty ($19.95) plus a box (50 rounds) Megtech 250 grain L-flat cartridges ($22.95).

When all was said and done. I shelled out $148.61 and my trade. The pistol looks great and feels good also 'cept now I have to by a 5 & 3/8" holster unless I want .75 " sticking out the bottom. Thx again for all of your help. It is much appreciated.

LazyK Pejay

[RRio]

Sounds like ya did durn good there, LazyK!