Cowboy shooting matches for 20 years I have seen and handled most of the clones and have actually shot a fair amount too. You can't lose the (nonexistent) screw, and the sights are easier to use.Īfter competing in S.A.S.S. You'll be happier with the "smokeless frame". Authentic as hell, but a pain to see through. And, must be kept tight, otherwise shooting will make it back out and disappear.Īlso the original design had what is referred to as a "pinch channel" in the rear sight groove.
Instead there is a screw at the front of the frame, that must be removed to take the cylinder out. You can also see that in the top and bottom pix in post 6.īut the black powder frame is made different. See, just in front of the cylinder, just under the barrel, there is a cross-pin? That's spring-loaded and you push that to release the cylinder pin, so you can take the cylinder out. Whichever way you go, make sure the gun you get has a "smokeless frame". Don't WORK just like one - slightly different manual of arms - but it looks right. If you just want the look, but want to shoot the hell out of it, and not worry about anything, get Ruger.
I have three of their pistols and one of their rifles. If you want the look and feel, but don't have deep pockets, get Uberti. It's not as good as USFA, but it has the name, so it sells for more both new and used If you want to resell it sometime, get Colt. The Rodeo is the best deal out there, but it's not pretty. If you want "damn good" and "American made", get a US Firearms. Guns being individuals, I have had clones and Rugers that are also quite accurate. The Rugers, as well as the various Italian and Spanish clones can be nice, and a good buy, but none of them match the three listed above when it comes to fit and finish, or the accuracy of the Freedom Arms especially, though the USFA is excellent as well. Now they go for well over twice that in nice shape on the used market. Extremely consistant and tight machining. Better action and trigger than most Colts as well. It is as well fit, or better than any Colt SA I have seen, has a nicer finish, and is more accurate. I have a USFA SAA with interchangeable cylinders in 44/40 and 44 spec. The 2nd generations are increasing in price compared to the 3rd's. Both are very nicely finished, but neither is overly accurate. Probably the best single action made in regard to quality and accuracy is the various Freedom Arms models, though they are not strictly traditional SAA's. When you state the words "Best", you really narrow the field.
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