Miroku vs Uberti loading gates

[Malamute]

 Ive been reading some over time about the problems with the newer Uberti loading gates on the 66s, how do the Miroku guns compare for design and longevity, do they suffer from the same design problem or do they hold up better in use?

What year did Uberti change to the less desirable type loading gate?

I looked at Track of the Wolfs site for aftermarket replacement gates for Uberti but they are not listing them currently. Any idea where to get an improved gate if I end up with a Uberti gun?

Ive read quite a bit regarding the details of how and why they fail and the reinforcement remedy and replacement parts, my main question is if the Miroku guns have the same issue, or what date the Ubertis changed to the less reliable version of gate. If i have a choice, Id prefer to start out with a gun with less potential for issues rather than fix one what does, although price and availablity wuill play a part to some degree in the final decision.

I dont shoot CAS, I just like old guns. It will be shot a fair bit and carried around in the hills. Reliability is high on the list to me. It wont be a 38, fwiw.

[nativeshootist]

 there is a comparison video on youtube showing the differences and  I think he goes into the loading gate issue. However if you have and uberti you'll have to reinforce it, that's all you can do. I talked to TOTW before and they said that the maker of the aftermarket gate stopped making them over the pandemic. So those aren't available any longer.

[Cap'n Redneck]

I believe VTI Gun Parts or Taylor's Firearms will be able to help You with Uberti parts.

https://www.vtigunparts.com/store/

https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/shop.html

My only input on the loading-gate problem is to bypass it entirely by getting the "Un-improved" Model 1860 Henry.
The Military Model Henry also comes with factory installed sling swivels, a nice option when the rifle is to be carried around in the hills...

[Coffinmaker]

  Malamute 

Unfortunately, there is no "Date" when Uberti switched over to the New, Improved, Guaranteed to Fail Ladle.  The actual correct term for the part is "Ladle."  We are talking about rifles built the last 15 or so years.  Prior to the change, the Ladle was made with a welded cartridge stop.

Unfortunately, when Miroku copied the Uberti, they screwed up.  The Miroku ladle is just as apt to fail as the Uberti. 

It is either a DIY fix or a Gunsmith fix.

[RRio]

It is either a DIY fix or a Gunsmith fix.

JB Weld works just fine !