Question about Cimarron and Dixie - The Firearms Forum

trespoe · 12-03-2011, 10:16 PM

I have noticed in duelist's BP videos he mentions Dixie Gun Works a lot. I have been looking at getting a cap and ball gun (a Walker to be exact) and have a catalog for Cimarron Firearms.

Both are made by Uberti in Italy. Is one shipper better than the other? How is customer service?

It seems Cimarron is a bit pricier but am willing to go with them if they have a better product. In a previous thread someone mentioned that Cimarron hand picks their guns from the assembly line. (search Cimarron on the site to find that)

Thanks

jack404 · 12-03-2011, 10:18 PM

i've not dealt with Cimarron as they dont ship outside the US but Dixie is a great company dealt with them a few times and any hassles they let you know ..

jjmitchell60 · 12-04-2011, 09:52 AM

Have dealt with both a LOT. Cimarron guns are a bit better than others. Uberti makes guns for MANY distributers and they have many different grades. Cimarron sells the top of Uberti's line and once they get them in their hands they go through them and fix any kinks or smooth out the actions. I have a Cimarron 1873 open top 38spl and it has an action as smooth as butter. The only one smoother is Navy Arms IMHO. Dixie is a great company however they are not in the "hand" select business and sell what uberti ships them as shipped. Dixie does not go through them to smooth out any kinks so to speak. IF buying parts, Dixie is the place I would go, if buying guns, I would look at some other distributers who hand select their goods. Just my 2 cents.

H-D · 12-04-2011, 10:24 AM

I built a brass framed 1851 from DGW parts (cva brand) they were all rough but for all the parts and an extra 1860 bbl I only paid 48 dollars at a gun show the parts were top notch just un-finished I wanted the 1851 to look old so I aged it and it turned out just like I wanted it to

Hawg · 12-04-2011, 02:07 PM

I'd go with the Cimarron. Smoother action, better fit and finish and all the manufacturers markings and proofs are under the loading lever.

trespoe · 12-04-2011, 07:01 PM

Thanks for the replies.

the responses mirror the impression I was getting from the two companies. Dixie carries a lot more product (including ammo and the accessories), but it seemed the Cimarron guns were slightly better in quality.

Thanks again.

12-03-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
trespoe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 88	Question about Cimarron and Dixie I have noticed in duelist's BP videos he mentions Dixie Gun Works a lot. I have been looking at getting a cap and ball gun (a Walker to be exact) and have a catalog for Cimarron Firearms. Both are made by Uberti in Italy. Is one shipper better than the other? How is customer service? It seems Cimarron is a bit pricier but am willing to go with them if they have a better product. In a previous thread someone mentioned that Cimarron hand picks their guns from the assembly line. (search Cimarron on the site to find that) Thanks -->

12-03-2011, 10:18 PM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Question about Cimarron and Dixie i've not dealt with Cimarron as they dont ship outside the US but Dixie is a great company dealt with them a few times and any hassles they let you know ..

12-04-2011, 09:52 AM	#3
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,471	Re: Question about Cimarron and Dixie Have dealt with both a LOT. Cimarron guns are a bit better than others. Uberti makes guns for MANY distributers and they have many different grades. Cimarron sells the top of Uberti's line and once they get them in their hands they go through them and fix any kinks or smooth out the actions. I have a Cimarron 1873 open top 38spl and it has an action as smooth as butter. The only one smoother is Navy Arms IMHO. Dixie is a great company however they are not in the "hand" select business and sell what uberti ships them as shipped. Dixie does not go through them to smooth out any kinks so to speak. IF buying parts, Dixie is the place I would go, if buying guns, I would look at some other distributers who hand select their goods. Just my 2 cents. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson Last edited by jjmitchell60; 12-04-2011 at 09:54 AM..

12-04-2011, 10:24 AM	#4
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Question about Cimarron and Dixie I built a brass framed 1851 from DGW parts (cva brand) they were all rough but for all the parts and an extra 1860 bbl I only paid 48 dollars at a gun show the parts were top notch just un-finished I wanted the 1851 to look old so I aged it and it turned out just like I wanted it to __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

12-04-2011, 02:07 PM	#5
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,559	Re: Question about Cimarron and Dixie I'd go with the Cimarron. Smoother action, better fit and finish and all the manufacturers markings and proofs are under the loading lever.

12-04-2011, 07:01 PM	#6
trespoe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 88	Re: Question about Cimarron and Dixie Thanks for the replies. the responses mirror the impression I was getting from the two companies. Dixie carries a lot more product (including ammo and the accessories), but it seemed the Cimarron guns were slightly better in quality. Thanks again.