Piettas from Shot Show

RRio · February 09, 2024, 08:34:42 AM

Photos from 2024 Shot Show. If these examples are what we can expect from Pietta in the future, they are gonna be selling a lot of them, just because of the color case hardening.

Major 2 · February 09, 2024, 09:26:35 AM

I think you are spot on... very nice. The new Pietta's just might float my boat

I have just two SAA anymore, the 2014 SS Bob James Uberti in 45colt.
and a 2012 Colt in 32/20 the last year COLT offered that caliber.

I had resigned myself to pass on new Model P's, not wishing to deal with the retractable FP of the new Uberti's.
I probably won't go the exurbanite cost of USFA's nice as they are.... $:-\$

Standard's offering has QC issues and also costly, so they aren't even on my radar.

LonesomePigeon · February 25, 2024, 04:13:34 PM

The color case hardening looks amazing. I don't like the horse & rider very much but it wouldn't prevent me from buying. I just don't see a need for a pony on an old model black powder frame since the original Colt did not have that, except for a short time in the 1890's.

Cheyenne Logan · February 26, 2024, 05:35:28 PM

Agree they are a step up, and the CCH is great, but has anyone seen a price? I haven't seen anything on them other than cursory mentions in Shot Show reviews....

Abilene · February 26, 2024, 09:18:45 PM

Quote from: Cheyenne Logan on February 26, 2024, 05:35:28 PM
Agree they are a step up, and the CCH is great, but has anyone seen a price? I haven't seen anything on them other than cursory mentions in Shot Show reviews....

Well, if they are like a lot of Shot Show roll-outs, we might be lucky to see them available this year. Whatever the case, might be worth the wait and price.

King Medallion · February 26, 2024, 09:58:20 PM

Hopefully something other than 45Colt and 357Mag, like 38-40?

Abilene · February 26, 2024, 10:44:44 PM

Quote from: King Medallion on February 26, 2024, 09:58:20 PM
Hopefully something other than 45Colt and 357Mag, like 38-40?

I think 44-40 is the only wcf caliber Pietta makes, so that would be unlikely. But maybe they will see the light?

LonesomePigeon · February 27, 2024, 09:11:56 AM

These guns were posted about on the Colt Forum. I believe that is where I heard they will only be available in .45 Colt and .357 Magnum and the msrp will be around $1000. There are some videos on Facebook too.

Dave T · February 27, 2024, 09:18:37 AM

Quote from: Abilene on February 26, 2024, 10:44:44 PM
I think 44-40 is the only wcf caliber Pietta makes, so that would be unlikely. But maybe they will see the light?

Since it was historically the second most popular/produced chambering I would think a 44 WCF (marked Frontier Six-Shooter) would be a good third choice in caliber.

Dave

Coffinmaker · February 27, 2024, 10:44:22 AM

Well . . . .

The problem is market share. Unfortunately, the Market for CAS guns is shrinking. Without a ready market for a profitable number of guns, many calibers will not be offered as the manufacturers cannot amortize the machine cost/time. Unless of course you don't mind $2500 a copy??

Galloway · February 29, 2024, 09:45:17 AM

QuoteThe problem is market share. Unfortunately, the Market for CAS guns is shrinking. Without a ready market for a profitable number of guns, many calibers will not be offered as the manufacturers cannot amortize the machine cost/time. Unless of course you don't mind $2500 a copy??

True, but they should realize those of us who put our collections together 20 or 30 years ago cant justify another 45colt but have money to spend. I currently have 5 bp frame 4 click ubertis in 45 but would jump all over a pietta in any wcf caliber.