Thinking of trading my Uberti for a Vaquero?
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remodeler1
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MiddleRiverShootist
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Thanks. smooth and shoots real nice too
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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And the reason you want to switch is ? ( Real question, Vaquero and SAA clones both have their positive qualities.)
MiddleRiverShootist
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I have read that the Ruger can take more abuse.
MiddleRiverShootist
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Dont get me wrong.. I like it alot.. just might use it to fund another purchase
MiddleRiverShootist
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or just keep it,,have it tuned up and still buy a Vaquero
km04
Get crackin you muggs!!!!
As someone who just bought an Uberti repro AND looking at a vaq, I'd go with the above thought. Keep it AND add the vaq.
This is the vaq I am looking at....http://www.ruger.com/products/vaqueroBisley/specSheets/5129.html
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Yes, in the absolute, a Vaquero is more durable than SAA. Are you shooting your SAA 1000rds per month ? If so then it would be meaningful issue, typical casual use not so much.
Yes, in the absolute, a New Vaquero ( aka small frame) is stronger ( meaning handle warm-ish loads) than modern SAA using modern steels, but the difference isn't huge. If you want the capability to hot rod it, you should step up to an Old Vaquero (aka large frame).
If the picture is your actual SAA, I see a brass grip frame. That's fine, a matter of taste. But they usually come on the base model clones. In that case, you would probably benefit from some slicking up of the action.
Yes, in the absolute, a New Vaquero ( aka small frame) is stronger ( meaning handle warm-ish loads) than modern SAA using modern steels, but the difference isn't huge. If you want the capability to hot rod it, you should step up to an Old Vaquero (aka large frame).
If the picture is your actual SAA, I see a brass grip frame. That's fine, a matter of taste. But they usually come on the base model clones. In that case, you would probably benefit from some slicking up of the action.
hodgepodge
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What Biggfoot said. The New Vaqueros are solid guns, no doubt. But unless you're shooting the heck out of it, not an issue.
There's a slight difference in the Vaquero frame size that is, to me, unappealing.
You should trade the brass framed Uberti (Again, what Biggfoot said. Nothing wrong with it, Personal taste.) and buy what you want. No one's ever regretted buying the Vaquero.
There's a slight difference in the Vaquero frame size that is, to me, unappealing.
You should trade the brass framed Uberti (Again, what Biggfoot said. Nothing wrong with it, Personal taste.) and buy what you want. No one's ever regretted buying the Vaquero.
iH8DemLibz
When All Else Fails.
Find an original Vaquero that was built on the Blackhawk frame.
You'll never have to ask, Where's the beef?, again.
You'll never have to ask, Where's the beef?, again.
MiddleRiverShootist
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very nice!
MiddleRiverShootist
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i use it twice a month or more at a friends farm or the range. And yes i never did like the brass frame but i got a decent deal on it at the time. Id like to swap the brass for steel and have it slicked up. im going to keep it. Thank you all for your input. i do apreciate it.
MiddleRiverShootist
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And yes im thinking of a 4 inch stainless Vaquero
j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
- 28,516
Do whatever your heart tells you. Life's too short to worry about every decision you make on buying a gun. I've regretting selling many of my firearms, but I look at what took their place and it's not so bad.
MiddleRiverShootist
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Thanks again ! ive regretted selling a few also. Ill just save more lol
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