which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? - The Firearms Forum

The Count · 08-09-2010, 03:53 PM

decisions, decisions...

i am torn between a case hardened uberti el patron, hand tuned with wolff springs and a ruger vaquero in gloss stainless. both are 357/38 spl

the price difference is marginal, the looks are quite different but i like both equally. i am kinda a precision freak so i would give the nod to the one with better fit, finish, maintaining its value.

JLA · 08-09-2010, 07:49 PM

they are two different animals... The uberti is a classic 4 click single action while the vaquero most likely will be the new model 2 click transfer bar system. Hammer throw is longer with the vaquero and loading and unloading procedure will differ slightly. Both are great guns though... does the vaquero have any mods done to it?

The Count · 08-09-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

they are two different animals... The uberti is a classic 4 click single action while the vaquero most likely will be the new model 2 click transfer bar system. Hammer throw is longer with the vaquero and loading and unloading procedure will differ slightly. Both are great guns though... does the vaquero have any mods done to it?

no mods that i can think of, plain old KNV-35 model.... isnt the vaquero much bigger and heavier than the uberti. i think somebody told me that. i like big and heavy anyway...

JLA · 08-09-2010, 08:51 PM

they are built like aircraft carriers. I have one in .45 colt and love it. The ubertis are lighter and faster handling though

Para Cassatt · 08-11-2010, 10:49 PM

Have you looked at the US Firearms?

Bushmaster1313 · 08-13-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Count

decisions, decisions...

i am torn between a case hardened uberti el patron, hand tuned with wolff springs and a ruger vaquero in gloss stainless. both are 357/38 spl

the price difference is marginal, the looks are quite different but i like both equally. i am kinda a precision freak so i would give the nod to the one with better fit, finish, maintaining its value.

No Brainer.

Buy AMERICAN, the job you are helping to save could be yours.

old semperfi · 08-13-2010, 01:09 PM

buy the ruger,there are people out there that have never heard or seen the uberti.i also think the ruger will hold up better and have parts readily available if needed. old semperfi

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 08-13-2010, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushmaster1313

No Brainer.

Buy AMERICAN, the job you are helping to save could be yours.

Sadly, they are getting harder and harder to find at reasonable prices.

JLA · 08-13-2010, 10:40 PM

Whats that? jobs, or american made guns?

Mosin_Nagant_Fan · 08-14-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Whats that? jobs, or american made guns?

I'd say both, but an American made handgun that's under $1000 is kinda hard to find, other then a used handgun, but you aren't really helping a job, other then the gun store owner and his/her staff, if he or she has one.

GoodOl'12gauge · 08-14-2010, 04:21 PM

To hell with ruger single actions, they arent true colt clones if single actions were meant to have transfer bars and the load gate free the cylinder then old sam woulda made them that way go with the uberti I have 2 1873's from them in 45 colt and they are flawless and again to hell with ruger single actions I do like there other guns though just not the single actions.=]

old semperfi · 08-14-2010, 07:10 PM

i wonder if ol 12 gauge still rides a horse or if god made feet then we should walk everywhere. old semperfi

Alpo · 08-14-2010, 10:54 PM

Are you asking about a Vaquero, or a New Vaquero?

The Vaquero is/was built on the Super Blackhawk frame. Bigger and stronger in all directions and dimensions than a Colt. The New Vaquero, which only comes in 357 and 45 Colt, is built on a smaller frame than the Vaquero, and is the same size as the Colt, as is the Uberti. If it's a New Vaquero, it's gonna weigh and feel the same as the Uberti.

Still gonna have that "New Model" transfer bar garbage, but then, on the plus side, you can safely put six in it. Can't do that with the Uberti. Well, you can, but you really shouldn't.

JLA · 08-14-2010, 11:08 PM

I always put 6 in. Even though I coulda blowed a nice big hole in my foot, it just aint right to carry a 6 shot revolver with 5 in it IMO...

GoodOl'12gauge · 08-18-2010, 10:24 AM

Actually I do still ride a horse to town every now and again and i still drive a '94 truck and live in a house built in the late 1700's, I prefer true old things just my preference is all did not mean too offend.

08-09-2010, 03:53 PM	#1
The Count V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? decisions, decisions... i am torn between a case hardened uberti el patron, hand tuned with wolff springs and a ruger vaquero in gloss stainless. both are 357/38 spl the price difference is marginal, the looks are quite different but i like both equally. i am kinda a precision freak so i would give the nod to the one with better fit, finish, maintaining its value. -->

08-09-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? they are two different animals... The uberti is a classic 4 click single action while the vaquero most likely will be the new model 2 click transfer bar system. Hammer throw is longer with the vaquero and loading and unloading procedure will differ slightly. Both are great guns though... does the vaquero have any mods done to it? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-09-2010, 08:51 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? they are built like aircraft carriers. I have one in .45 colt and love it. The ubertis are lighter and faster handling though __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-11-2010, 10:49 PM	#5
Para Cassatt Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 15	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? Have you looked at the US Firearms?

08-13-2010, 01:09 PM	#7
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? buy the ruger,there are people out there that have never heard or seen the uberti.i also think the ruger will hold up better and have parts readily available if needed. old semperfi

08-13-2010, 10:40 PM	#9
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? Whats that? jobs, or american made guns? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-14-2010, 04:21 PM	#11
GoodOl'12gauge V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 258	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? To hell with ruger single actions, they arent true colt clones if single actions were meant to have transfer bars and the load gate free the cylinder then old sam woulda made them that way go with the uberti I have 2 1873's from them in 45 colt and they are flawless and again to hell with ruger single actions I do like there other guns though just not the single actions.=]

08-14-2010, 07:10 PM	#12
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? i wonder if ol 12 gauge still rides a horse or if god made feet then we should walk everywhere. old semperfi

08-14-2010, 10:54 PM	#13
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,658	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? Are you asking about a Vaquero, or a New Vaquero? The Vaquero is/was built on the Super Blackhawk frame. Bigger and stronger in all directions and dimensions than a Colt. The New Vaquero, which only comes in 357 and 45 Colt, is built on a smaller frame than the Vaquero, and is the same size as the Colt, as is the Uberti. If it's a New Vaquero, it's gonna weigh and feel the same as the Uberti. Still gonna have that "New Model" transfer bar garbage, but then, on the plus side, you can safely put six in it. Can't do that with the Uberti. Well, you can, but you really shouldn't. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

08-14-2010, 11:08 PM	#14
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? I always put 6 in. Even though I coulda blowed a nice big hole in my foot, it just aint right to carry a 6 shot revolver with 5 in it IMO... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-18-2010, 10:24 AM	#15
GoodOl'12gauge V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 258	Re: which should i get, a uberti el patron or ruger vaquero gloss stainless? Actually I do still ride a horse to town every now and again and i still drive a '94 truck and live in a house built in the late 1700's, I prefer true old things just my preference is all did not mean too offend.