The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - I've seen bad reviews on everything but...

I've seen bad reviews on everything but... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:13:07 +0000

the Performance Center guns. Lots of issues across the board but somewhat random (like quality control was an issue). Beretta, Cimarron and Uberti were the same guns I believe.

the bad reviews that i saw were all very early and mostly (reply)

cable — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:53:13 +0000

were the army san marco guns.....nonfunctional right out of the box in some cases. i do know Jeff Quinn gave very good marks to the uberti.

Good to hear. Thx. NM (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 17:23:00 +0000

I shot the S&W and an Italian one side by side.... (reply)

cas — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 05:17:59 +0000

....at the first or second Nor Easter. Too many years ago to remember which one it was. Whomever's came out first. There was one Italian one and the S&W released at the same time. I remember the Smith was. Much nicer gun, fit and finish, plus being more correct size wise (cylinder) because it wasnt 45 colt. But I so remember thinking if I bought one, the clone would be plenty good enough for my uses , especially considering the price difference at the time.

Good to know. Thx! NM (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:46:08 +0000

Jeff Quinn is a big fan.... (reply)

Otony — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 04:37:00 +0000

......owns quite a few. Contact him after he is feeling better, or inquire with Boge.

Otony

Yes, curious if you could... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 03:18:52 +0000

compare the fit, finish & function of them? The Performance Center guns aren't cheap and aren't easy to find but I'm def curious about them. I hear the Italians are a mixed bag. Thanks!

Dad has the S&W performance center version of 200?? (reply)

Hoot — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:51:43 +0000

I don't recall the year. In .45 Schofield. It's a sweet pistol for sure. Something specific about this'un you want to know? I could grab it next time he ain't lookin' and let you know....just sayin'.

Edited to add: Oh yeah, Bro' Dan has an Italiano in, I think, .45 Colt. We could look at that as well.

Interesting... (reply)

Bryan Pettet — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:35:34 +0000

what's your take on them getting heavily mixed reviews? I've considered the 44-40 but 38 makes the most sense.

i have the uberti....smooth nice, and seems accurate and (reply)

cable — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:30:03 +0000

reliable.....have only shot mild 'cowboy' 45 colt loads through it. i think a number 3 style scholfield in 38 special would be neat, could shoot it a lot for cheap. the beretta and cimmaron are all just ubertis . ASM made a schofield and everything i ever heard about those was bad. the repros that were made by S&W are now quite pricey and they only use the 45 schofield ammo.

I have ALMOST bought one several times but still don't (reply)

Hobie — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 02:16:13 +0000

own one. I am thinking the Army was correct back in the day.

Any Schofield shooters among us?

Bryan Pettet — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:52:39 +0000

I've often thought of getting a Schofield or two but never had the chance to handle many of them. They seem to get a lot of mixed reviews. Beretta, Cimarron, Uberti, S&W Custom shop made them in addition to the vintage guns.

Any experience out there?