Had some questions about Uberti Single Action revolvers. Spotted one locally and thinking about maybe picking it up as I currently have no revolvers and I've never fired a SAA. I'm pretty sure it's the cattleman model with a 4 1/2 inch barrel but I could be wrong.
My questions are it's my understanding these revolvers are built like a Colt correct and that you should only load 5 rounds instead of 6 due to the gun not having a firing pin safety? I don't obviously intend to carry the gun but would like to have some clarification while using it at the range.
Also will any set of grips fit this gun? The model I'm looking at is blued with case hardening and comes with plain wood grips. I would like to change the grips out for a set of Houge ebony.
In terms of quality how does the Uberti stand compared to Ruger, Taurus, and obviously Colt?
Finally is there any do's and don't when handling and using a Single action? I know with a modern revolver with a swing out cylinder it's bad on the gun to try and swing it closed like you see in movies so is there anything similar to the SAA that you shouldn't do such as spinning the cylinder while it's on half cock? I haven't done it myself but I am curious.
My questions are it's my understanding these revolvers are built like a Colt correct and that you should only load 5 rounds instead of 6 due to the gun not having a firing pin safety? I don't obviously intend to carry the gun but would like to have some clarification while using it at the range.
Also will any set of grips fit this gun? The model I'm looking at is blued with case hardening and comes with plain wood grips. I would like to change the grips out for a set of Houge ebony.
In terms of quality how does the Uberti stand compared to Ruger, Taurus, and obviously Colt?
Finally is there any do's and don't when handling and using a Single action? I know with a modern revolver with a swing out cylinder it's bad on the gun to try and swing it closed like you see in movies so is there anything similar to the SAA that you shouldn't do such as spinning the cylinder while it's on half cock? I haven't done it myself but I am curious.