Buckshot Bear Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 How do the Uberti Cattleman Pistols compare to Vaqueros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Vaqueros are tanks. Been run'n mine in SASS for 18+ yrs. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Dragoon Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 If you convert them to a true coil action, add a bolt block and an action stop, they'll be tougher than a Ruger (not to mention they are lighter than Rugers!). I call them Outlaw Mules. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 They are fine. Been shooting mine for almost 20 years and have only replaced the firing pins after they wore out. Put Wolff springs in and run them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Spade Mikey Wilson Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I own 3 sets of Uberti Cattleman in 3 different calibers, and 1 set of SASS Vaqueros. Never had a problem with any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1. Ruger Vaquero(or New Vaquero) 2. Pietta 3. Uberti(4 click) 99. Uberti(retractable safety) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Uberti's are fine. I don't care for the feel of Rugers but they are tanks. I've been shooting Uberti's for 20 years. I had one trigger return spring break and that's it. There's someone on the wire here that just posted about a transfer bar breaking in a Vaquero so they're not indestructible either. Uberti's have the "feel" of a Colt, Rugers don't. Just MHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Call Saul Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 11 hours ago, 45 Dragoon said: coil action uberti's balance nicer than Rugers for sure... that said, I switched to SASS Vaqueros as my main pistols and so far everytime they went bang... with my el patrons - I had some issues with timing - firing pin strikes off center... to the smith they will go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Wee #15785 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 You want to shoot high pressure loads go with old model Vaqueros, if you only want to shoot standard or cowboy loads go with the one that fells the best in your hand. I like the Colt clones but used Ruger for several years in .44-40 as I loaded max black powder with 200 gr bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: How do the Uberti Cattleman Pistols compare to Vaqueros? With all due respect - they don't. Totally different feel - weight, balance and grip. As for reliability - see above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc X Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I started the game with a pair of Uberti Cattlemen. Shot them for a year or so and switched to a pair of SASS Vaqueros. For me, the balance of the Rugers felt better in my hands and I shoot them better. The feller that bought my Uberti's loves them and shoots them very well. In reality both are modern well made firearms and will give you good service with little trouble. To me it boils down to which design fits your hands best or if you want to stay true to the pure SAA design. Try both, if you can, and see which you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 19 minutes ago, Doc X said: I started the game with a pair of Uberti Cattlemen. Shot them for a year or so and switched to a pair of SASS Vaqueros. For me, the balance of the Rugers felt better in my hands and I shoot them better. The feller that bought my Uberti's loves them and shoots them very well. In reality both are modern well made firearms and will give you good service with little trouble. To me it boils down to which design fits your hands best or if you want to stay true to the pure SAA design. Try both, if you can, and see which you prefer. Excellent!! +1000 to Doc X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelve mile REB Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 I'll go with the Chief on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savvy Jack Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 19 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: How do the Uberti Cattleman Pistols compare to Vaqueros? Used and abused mine for 13 years and still going strong. Just did this, this morning. Waiting for enough daylight for the Chronograph to work properly. Never intended to publish this data video ;-) Incidentally, 44-40 with 1,007fps loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 Thanks for the replies all, we have a lot of folks in our club that are really interesting in taking up CAS, there's a big $$$ difference in Australia between a pair of Vaqueros and a pair of Uberti Cattlemans. Just trying to gather information so that when folks ask me should they buy Uberti Cattlemans because that's what they can afford I can hopefully give them sound advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxahachie Kid #17017 L Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I prefer the Uberti clones, for c.a.s., because they are lighter, and I don't re-load hot cartridges, in the short distances we shoot. No, they are not as "heavy duty", as a Ruger, and they can and do need some repair, from time to time. I do have an older "pre-warning" Ruger, with a transfer bar, in .45 Colt, and I like it a lot. It is heavy, and stout, and can take heavy loads. I carry that Ruger to the deer lease, and while hunting, and fishing, and hiking. I don't use it for c.a.s., but I know many do. That is fine...it's up to the individual. I think each model has it's place...and it will be up to the individual to choose what they prefer. Depends on what you want out of this sport/game. Do you want a stout revolver, built like an anvil? Or...do you strive for authenticity? The caliber, you prefer, may not be available in the Ruger's that are available today. They once did make one in .38 w.c.f./.40 S&W, and even .44 w.c.f.. Looking at Ruger's website, the Vaquero's can only be had in .45 Colt, or .357 magnum at this time. You can buy a SASS version Ruger for nearly 2 grand...if that appeals to you. Holy Cow! Both have their pluses, and minuses. Both are an accepted revolver for c.a.s.. I had one guy tell me that he loved to take his Ruger to the deer-stand. He said, if he forgot his paperback to read, he could always read the warning on the barrel, and if he needed some exercise, he could always use the Ruger as a dumb-bell, and do curls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I've run Uberti's and Rugers with an EAA Bounty Hunter in the mix as well. I started with one of the O.M. Rugers in .45 and the Bounty hunter.The OM just didn't fit my hand right so I picked up a NM which fit me better. Changer the Bounty Hunter out for another NM to get a shorter barrel length. I also inherited a pair of .357 revolvers from the wife when she went to Model P jrs.. One was another short barreled Bounty Hunter, the other was Uberti Cimarron. Shot those in rotation with the .45's for a while. Then I got the bug for .38-40's. I shot a pair of BP framed Uberti's with 4 3/4" barrels. They all served me well at my level of expertise after I tinkered with them( springs, polishing, etc.). Just get what feels right to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 20 hours ago, Buckshot Bear said: Thanks for the replies all, we have a lot of folks in our club that are really interesting in taking up CAS, there's a big $$$ difference in Australia between a pair of Vaqueros and a pair of Uberti Cattlemans. Just trying to gather information so that when folks ask me should they buy Uberti Cattlemans because that's what they can afford I can hopefully give them sound advice. Also look at the Pietta cartridge revolvers, assuming they are available in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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