Uberti or Pietta???

[mobimick]

I am off to check out a couple of .36 1858 navy revolvers tomorrow one a Uberti the other a Pietta, is there a difference in build quality?
What would be a good starting load (25yds - pyrodex) for the above?
any help gratefully received.
Thanks.

[john paul]

I was told Uberti were better regarding build quality and attention to detail, however can't fault my .36 Pietta 1861 Navy Colt, fit and finish excellent.

Load I use with above with Pyrodex P 18g by volume anything less I was finding slight delay with Pyrodex P (think I started with 14g). Caps Remington number 11, though recently tried CCI Magnums these gave very good results plenty of oooooomph.

If buying s/hand check the lock up of both, and take a torch and look down the barrel to make sure cylinder and barrel are aligned - You likely know this...

I think likely the Uberti will hold its value better as they do have a good reputation. Warning; cap and ball revolvers s/hand, at least in my area are not easy to shift, and lose their value dramatically. I would buy s/hand if possible.

The above pistol I mention I paid £70 mint boxed - 21 rounds through it flask, powder, balls ets..

Good luck with the purchase..

[John Bedford]

Piettas seem to be generally regarded as the 'budget' range, with Uberti a notch above,

Having said that my Pietta Remmy 'Texas' (.44), bought secondhand with little previous use for a princeley £40, continues to serve me well. It's used regularly in competitions and I must have put well over a thousand rounds through it by now with no problems at all.

As already advised, look to buy secondhand and don't worry too much about the make - just enjoy. Even a budget BP pistol will shoot better than the average shooter!

[mobimick]

Thanks for your information, went for the Pietta, is in 'as new' condition.
Can't wait to get down the range to have a blast, ahh... and the cleaning afterwards.....what joy.
Happy shooting

[john paul]

New or previously owned?

With the price of balls - Speer etc advise you get a mould and make yeh own, easy and satisfying.

Happy shootin and welcome to the smoke makers club...

[Wobbly 2]

Thanks for your information, went for the Pietta, is in 'as new' condition.
Can't wait to get down the range to have a blast, ahh... and the cleaning afterwards.....what joy.
Happy shooting

I own a Pieta, Spiller and Burr .36 with the brass frame, it shoots really well with good grouping.

I prefer shooting this more than my stainless ROA.

Have fun