Uberti short rifle vs. competition rifle

[Go West]

From what I understand, the competition rifle still needs smoothing and springs lightened but I'm wondering if the supplied short stroke parts would be worth the additional $80 or not. This would be in .357. Thanks in advance.

[Jack Spade]

I have a competition rifle that I am working on.  The factory short stroke is about 1/4 inch longer than my 5th gen short stroke rifle.  It is actually smoother than my 5th gen.  Yes you need to change out the springs and polish a few parts but the short stroke parts are good to go. 

[Doc Moses]

$80 seems like a bargain for ANY short-stroked, (ss) 73, even if it is not the shortest. I have a rifle worked by one of our smiths and a stock rifle. As a mediocre shooter and one match a month guy the ss rifle doesn't move me up in the standings any. A little faster but not enough to pass anyone ahead of me.  If going back in time I would probably get the factory competition rifle and shoot it until it held me back. Chances are I wouldn't get fast enough for that to happen. I shoot my stock rifle most of the time. Lots of adjustment screws on 73's to make them run better until you get really fast. Don't get me wrong...I LOVE having both rifles and really knowing what a worked over ss rifle can do.  Smart would be just getting one, but seriously, smart isn't that much fun.

[Go West]

I have a short rifle with an old C&I short stroke kit in it that I like a lot. I'm looking to get my wife her own gun. The ultimate ss is not necessary for this application. Thank you for your responses.