I'm looking into getting a SAA clone for myself. Not planning on getting into cowboy shooting competitions, just for something to take to the range every once in a while and maybe as home defence.
I'm also not looking to spend a whole lot of money, which is why I've decided to go with a SAA clone instead of the real deal. Here's what I'm looking for so far:
5 1/2" barrel
blued finish
.357 mag. caliber (but I'll mostly shoot .38 special out of it...cheaper and easier on my hand)
Looking at spending not much more than $400. Anybody got a suggestion on what company to go with? I've heard good things about Uberti, and the Ruger Vaqueros are nice looking but tend to be out of my price range. Any other suggestions?
Also, anybody tried out the bird's head grips? They look neat but I'm wondering how they feel in the hand and how they feel to shoot.
I've also read that you have to get a SAA tuned by a gunsmith or it tends to break after a few hundred shots. Anybody confirm or deny this?
I'm also not looking to spend a whole lot of money, which is why I've decided to go with a SAA clone instead of the real deal. Here's what I'm looking for so far:
5 1/2" barrel
blued finish
.357 mag. caliber (but I'll mostly shoot .38 special out of it...cheaper and easier on my hand)
Looking at spending not much more than $400. Anybody got a suggestion on what company to go with? I've heard good things about Uberti, and the Ruger Vaqueros are nice looking but tend to be out of my price range. Any other suggestions?
Also, anybody tried out the bird's head grips? They look neat but I'm wondering how they feel in the hand and how they feel to shoot.
I've also read that you have to get a SAA tuned by a gunsmith or it tends to break after a few hundred shots. Anybody confirm or deny this?