Uberti/Pietta SAA barrel lengths...

[berger]

I was wondering what the big difference in barrel lengths is, when comparing the Italian made 6-shooters. I am looking at the 1873 models, and it seems that the 5.5inch barrel is the most popular, followed by the 4.75 and then the 7.5. How different do they shoot? Is the shorter barrel better for the CAS events? Quick draw etc...

Thanks guys!

 

[GrantR]

At the distances pistol shots are normally taken in Cowboy Action there will be little noticeable difference in "accuracy" from one barrel length to another. The shorter barrels come out of the holster quicker, handle and "point" better, and are generally less cumbersome for that type of shooting than a 7 1/2" barrel. I am partial to the looks of the full-length barrel, but I shoot 5 1/2" barreled revolvers most of the time now for the reasons stated. I don't like the looks of the really short barrels, so that is my compromise.

Mind you, for the infrequent long-range shots that occasionally crop up, a nice 7 1/2" barrel is hard to beat ....

My long-barreled revolvers are a pair of M'1875 Remington clones because I love the unique appearance and lines of these revolvers with the "sail" under a full-length barrel .... but shortened Remington '75's are just butt-ugly to my eyes ....

 

[berger]

They look nice Grant. I think most of my shooting will be at the line, versus CAS, so maybe the 7.5 is a good choice then. Where did you get those '75s?

Berger

 

[GrantR]

They are Uberti's which I got second-hand from two different individuals, and they were my main CAS pistols for quite a long time, although now I mostly use a pair of 5.5" Ruger New Vaqueros .....

I still like the "style factor" of the Remingtons though. I added the lanyard rings, using parts for the Uberti Model 1890 Remington clone that I ordered. Lanyard rings were actually a very common feature on both models of original Remington revolvers, but I don't believe any repro revolver maker has ever offered the Model 1875 with that feature available.

From the Remington 1877 catalog -