Like many, I've always loved the cowboy guns. I had a .45 Colt Heritage Big Bore that I reloaded for with a Lee hand kit, but I gave it to my younger brother who likes cowboy guns even more than I do.
At some point in the next few years, I'll be getting another. I know there's the Rugers, and then the importers of Ubertis and Piettas like Cimarron and Taylor's, and then Uberti and Pietta import as well.
I already know I like 4-3/4", and probably a .357/.38 with factory ammo instead of reloading like I used to. Just don't have time, even if it was fun.
I'm not a purist, just a shooter, and if the budget was unlimited I'd just get a Blackhawk for the adjustable sights and durability. That said, a case hardened frame and black grips sure does look nice. I'd be fine even with a safety-free original style action if available. I like simple and reliable.
A few questions:
I hear a lot about the hammer mounted floating firing pin safety on the Ubertis being fragile. Is that true?
I hear a lot that 9mm guns with .38/357 barrels are inaccurate. Is that true? If yes, do any of the dedicated 9mm guns like the Cimarron Pistolero 9mm not have this problem?
How do I even tell (online, not inspecting in person) which guns have traditional no safety, the Uberti style safety, or a transfer bar safety? Many website descriptions seem vague.