Searching Colt Peacemaker under 1000$

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Hi people, I started to look for the old colt peacemaker on the internet but everything is at over 1000$. How could I get one for less than that? While one from Colt would be nice, it could also be "Copies" by other companies. Anyone knows of any?

Thanks
 
Junckopolo: Site sponsor: Marstar lists a number of Pietta 1873 revolvers for sale. In various calibers. You may also check out those made by Uberti. Wolverine, another site sponsor, may have those in stock, too. From personal experience with both; I tend to prefer the Pietta 1873 revolver. Mostly... from comparison to actual Colt revolvers... Pietta comes closest to an original Colt Peacemaker, in design and function. If being "period correct" is important to you, that may be a consideration. If you have the opportunity, try to handle either brand. Then choose which one suits your needs best.
 
Junckopolo said:
Hi people, I started to look for the old colt peacemaker on the internet but everything is at over 1000$. How could I get one for less than that? While one from Colt would be nice, it could also be "Copies" by other companies. Anyone knows of any?

Thanks
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You could also check the Taylor's and Co. (Uberti) from Prophet River (sponsor here), they make nice copies under $1000.
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I won a Chiappa 1873 earlier this year. I was pretty stoked about it...who doesn’t like a free gun? My “happy” took a hit, when it malfunctioned almost immediately. Bummed out, but warranty will fix it, I will have it back in a month or so, it’ll all be good, right? NAH...
There will NEVER be another Chiappa ANYTHING in my safe. That’s a same, because they have got some GREAT looking lever actions. Pistols “Look” great; fit, fisnish, feel of the action were all great...until the hammer broke.
It’s been in the shop for repair since the first week of June. I finally had to get a bit pissy to even get it LOOKED at a week ago. It’s finally repaired apparently...but now waiting for the shop to acquire some .38spl ammo to test fire it. That’s been a week and counting now too.
The moral of this story? DON’T make your sub-$1000 pistol a Chiappa. It’ll just piss you off so bad, all you’ll want to do is sell it, which is exactly what I’ll be doing with this one if/when I ever see it again.
 
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I was looking at videos and it seemed the tested Uberti were less liked than the Pietta. I'll keep looking at it, thanks for the feedbacks.
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When I was hunting for an SAA copy (roughly 10 years ago), I did the same searches and came up with the opposite conclusion. But, in hindsight, you may be right. Or, more likely, there are no copies that compare to the real deal.

I bought a Uberti back then, in .357 and with the "antique" finish (which, as it turns out, is essentially with no finish). It looked 100 years old new out of the box. Fooled lots of people who should have known better. The gun was solid for about 7 years (2000 rounds or so), then it started FTF every now and again. Some of the FTFs had been struck quite hard, but just on the right side of the primer.

I had a hard time understanding what was wrong with that gun. I've given you the relevant info. There were lots of other clues, but they weren't helpful.

It turns out that the little stud under the cylinder that holds the cylinder in place (properly known as the "bolt"), was slightly worn on the left side. When you think about it, that wear would allow the cylinder to reverse rotate slightly and that, in turn, means the cartridge gets struck to the right of the primer.

Once I knew what was wrong, I went looking for parts. Good luck!! Western Gun Parts doesn't do handguns (news to me!). I couldn't find anybody who had the parts in Canada. Nobody in the States will ship into Canada right now. But, I found the parts online at Marstar. In stock and shipped within 24 hours (Thanks, Marstar!). As a matter of fact, the parts came in today and I completed the repair earlier this evening.

IMO, Marstar's support in stocking parts would be enough to make me take my SAA copy business to them. BTW, do yourself a favour and watch a few YouTube videos on SAA disassembly and reassembly. You wouldn't believe how simple these guns are. No wonder they were the top choice in the old west - they're user-serviceable. Anyway, buy one and have fun!


ETA: Been years since I looked at the "Show us your revolvers" sticky. I see that I posted 3 images of this Uberti in 2011. (see bottom of post #82) https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...r-Revolvers!?p=6031100&viewfull=1#post6031100.

FranksPop said:
I won a Chiappa 1873 earlier this year. I was pretty stoked about it...who doesn’t like a free gun? My “happy” took a hit, when it malfunctioned almost immediately. Bummed out, but warranty will fix it, I will have it back in a month or so, it’ll all be good, right? NAH...
There will NEVER be another Chiappa ANYTHING in my safe. That’s a same, because they have got some GREAT looking lever actions. Pistols “Look” great; fit, fisnish, feel of the action were all great...until the hammer broke.
It’s been in the shop for repair since the first week of June. I finally had to get a bit pissy to even get it LOOKED at a week ago. It’s finally repaired apparently...but now waiting for the shop to acquire some .38spl ammo to test fire it. That’s been a week and counting now too.
The moral of this story? DON’T make your sub-$1000 pistol a Chiappa. It’ll just piss you off so bad, all you’ll want to do is sell it, which is exactly what I’ll be doing with this one if/when I ever see it again.
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Sound advice.
 
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If any one thinks you can buy a Colt SAA for under a grand these days has been out in the sun to long, I do know of one , not a shooter.
 
Colt SAA Pistols were only a custom shop deal
You ordered them and waited until they go around to it
I have two 7.5 inch and two 5.5 inch you can buy a car cheaper
 
A Colt, the real thing will run you 3K, a Taylor Big Boy or Cattleman will be under one K, they are excellent clone but they are clone, many dont have the 4 clicks...
 
Can14, I was wondering about the barrel length I want. I like the look of the 7.5 inch better, but don't know about handling. Which one do you like more between a 7.5 inch and 5.5 inch?
 
Junckopolo: Choice of barrel length often comes down to personal choice. Likewise, revolver use. Much of the following is geared toward competitive cowboy action shooting. But, the same observations can apply to casual target shooting, as well.

I recently had a conversation with a highly experienced, champion cowboy action competitor, who prefers to shoot Gunfighter class(Revolver in each hand). His preference was the 7.5" barrel. Why? He found that the extra barrel length added just the right amount of weight forward feel, so that under recoil, the revolver rolled smoothly up and back....allowing the thumb to easily reach and #### the revolver's hammer. Likewise... as the revolver came down out of recoil, it helped stabilize and align the front sight, as he lined up for the next shot. He felt that this aided in maintaining a smooth and consistent rhythm, as the revolvers progressed through the cocking/firing sequence.

The 5.5" barrel length appears to be preferred by most cowboy action shooters. Including myself. In this case, the revolver has a bit of weight forward feel. But....still balances fairly well centered in the hand. Many shooters who maintain a two-handed grip while firing, seem to prefer this barrel length, for its feeling of sure control. A bit shorter sighting plane than the 7.5". So more care needs to be taken to keep the sights aligned.

Revolvers with a 4 3/4" barrel length, balance pretty much centered in the hand. There is little weight forward feel to them at all, particularly when drawing and firing. These shorter-barreled revolvers are very fast out...and back into the holster. Those cowboy action competitors who are going for faster stage times, often find this an asset. The late, great Elmer Keith referred to these short barreled revolvers as the gunfighter's choice.

When using a revolver with this barrel length, I prefer it to be the first one drawn at the start of a stage. Followed by the 5.5". In a sport where often hundredths of a second spell the difference between Champion and also-ran....those extra few fractions of a second shaved off stage time do become important. Again....the shorter sighting plane of these revolvers will take more care in sight alignment. But once mastered, they are as accurate as any revolver.

My advice: Try to handle and especially shoot, samples of each barrel length(if possible). Then, decide which likely works best, for you. The best way to do this, is to attend a local cowboy action match. Chances are, you will have no problem at all, having the opportunity to sample examples of each. Including makes: Pietta, Uberti, Ruger, etc. The information and advice acquired from the various competitors, will be invaluable.

By the way, there are exceptions to every rule, when it comes to revolver barrel lengths and application. Only you, can decide which you prefer.
 
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I have a 1st generation Colt SAA, 1906, in 45 Colt in very nice condition that I've fired in the past. Still wouldn't have a problem shooting it as it's a solid gun but to take the heat off such an expensive gun I purchased a Pietta in 45 Colt with the same barrel length. Hell it handles the same, feels the same in the hand and comes out of the holster just the same. The bonus is, if I mess up and drop it it's not as big a deal. Granted, there are a few things different you notice right off the hop eg. one less click, cylinder hole lines exactly so a cartridge will fall out if you have the gate open and you tilt the gun back. But it does have the firing pin on the hammer which I like. The Pietta SAA is a lot of gun for a very reasonable price. If I remember correctly, I picked it up, slightly used, for around $450 to $500.
 
Not too many years ago Colt SAA where not selling that great, I have had them in the 12-1500 mark for 3rd generations, but when cowboy action got hot, demand went up, I doubt any one shoots a colt anymore .
Use to have some Uberti and Cimmeron arms years ago, price went kind of crazy on them.
Most buys wanted a 4 3/4, a 7 1/2 was a slow seller, 5 1/2 was close 2nd choice.
Ruger is a good gun, mind you I don't know about the new ranger??? I kind of like steel in guns.
 
My local range doesn't do any of these cowboy action things, just precision target shooting. After all you have said, since I will not be quick shooting with it, I might get the 7 1/2 barrel, because I like the look better (Personal preference) and might help a bit more with aiming. Probably gonna go with the Pietta too, I have almost only heard good comments about it.

Thank you all for the help. I'll get it soon I hope, waiting 6 months now for RPAL.
 
Junckopolo: You will like the long sighting plane of the 7.5" barrel. Pietta makes a very good quality revolver, for the price. Replacement parts are readily available, too. Since Piettas are so similar internally to a Colt, they are also very simple to strip and maintain.
Caliber choice is up to you. But, a Pietta chambered in .357 makes a good choice. You can shoot .38 Special,too. Ammunition and components(If you reload) are easily sourced, and relatively inexpensive.
If you choose the classic .45 Colt chambering...factory ammo will be more expensive. But, reloading will save you a ton of money. Components are also readily available. Depending on how much you plan on shooting, you don't need an elaborate setup. A simple single stage press, to start.

Al
 
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