Re: @Buzz
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:02 pm
The hand spring is the major problem, but that's true to all Colts. You have to remember that I shot close to 10,000 rounds a year from each gun when competing in CAS.
I also bought the Cimarron Uberti's. That's what I showed you in the link I gave you from Buffalo Arms. The Cimarron company imports the Uberti's into the US. They get the A grade guns that are made for them. They have a better fit and finish than the regular Uberti's. They stand behind the guns 100% to be flaw free. When you buy one the box will always be opened. Cimarron inspects every gun from Uberti before sending them out to a customer. They also do their own warranty work, so you don't have to deal with an Italian company. It the gun needs a repair. You send it to Cimarron, and they fix it. If it just needs a part that you can install yourself like a spring. You just give them a call, and send the part right out to you. Always quick service.
Another thing I forgot to mention. There's two versions of the 1860. A military, and a civilian. The difference is the military version has a little cut out o the grips, and two extra screws in the frame. This is to hold the shoulder stock. I like the clean civilian version much better. Make sure you order that one.
So, i'd save your gas, and order a Cimarron civilian 1860 from Buffalo Arms. I doubt you'll ever find one in a store.
I also bought the Cimarron Uberti's. That's what I showed you in the link I gave you from Buffalo Arms. The Cimarron company imports the Uberti's into the US. They get the A grade guns that are made for them. They have a better fit and finish than the regular Uberti's. They stand behind the guns 100% to be flaw free. When you buy one the box will always be opened. Cimarron inspects every gun from Uberti before sending them out to a customer. They also do their own warranty work, so you don't have to deal with an Italian company. It the gun needs a repair. You send it to Cimarron, and they fix it. If it just needs a part that you can install yourself like a spring. You just give them a call, and send the part right out to you. Always quick service.
Another thing I forgot to mention. There's two versions of the 1860. A military, and a civilian. The difference is the military version has a little cut out o the grips, and two extra screws in the frame. This is to hold the shoulder stock. I like the clean civilian version much better. Make sure you order that one.
So, i'd save your gas, and order a Cimarron civilian 1860 from Buffalo Arms. I doubt you'll ever find one in a store.