Replica Schofield Revolvers In .45 Long Colt?
Anyone familiar with replica Schofield Revolvers in .45 Long Colt, by Smith & Wesson or Uberti?
Is it it true that they are made heavier than the originals in order to be able to handle modern ammunition such as the .45 Long Colt or even .45 Long Colt +P?
Thank you.
Is it it true that they are made heavier than the originals in order to be able to handle modern ammunition such as the .45 Long Colt or even .45 Long Colt +P?
Thank you.
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They are made by Uberti but they are also sold by Berretta under the name "laredo". Very well made and very strong. 0 -
The original pistols were made for the .45 S&W cartridge which was a little shorter than the .45 Long Colt. 0 -
Can they handle modern .45 Long Colt ammunition or even +P ammunition?
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quote:Originally posted by gruntled
The original pistols were made for the .45 S&W cartridge which was a little shorter than the .45 Long Colt.
I belive they were chambered for the 45 Schofield cartridge. Same thing as 45 S&W?
The new ones are very well built. Very strong.0 -
They are chambered in several calibers, including .45 Long Colt. 0 -
Are you guts conspiring against me??
There is no such cartridge as ".45 Long Colt".
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Rumor has it that Berretta is going to cancel the Laredo in 38 Special, possable collector piece in the future, it's worth looking into. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by BlackWolf
Can they handle modern .45 Long Colt ammunition or even +P ammunition?
Thanks.
Modern replicas are proofed for standard pressure .45 Colt rounds, although I don't imagine very many ever fire anything but low performance cowboy loads. I doubt any manufacturer would tell you it's ok to fire high performance loads, and besides I wouldn't want to test the limits of a top-break action no matter what the factory said.
There are much better platforms out there if you want to launch hot-rod .45 Colts.0 -
quote:Originally posted by cubslover
quote:Originally posted by gruntled
The original pistols were made for the .45 S&W cartridge which was a little shorter than the .45 Long Colt.
I belive they were chambered for the 45 Schofield cartridge. Same thing as 45 S&W?
The new ones are very well built. Very strong.
The web site I had checked said the .45 S&W is also sometimes called the .45 Shofield. I tried to copy & post the information but it wouldn't let me do that.0 -
BlackWolf, givette here.
Some design features to aid in your decision:
S&W company reproduction-called by S&W the Schofield model 2000 (comes with first model latch)
Plusses..original length frame/cylinder. S&W company name on revolver.
Minuses..chambered for .45 Schofield (the shorter cartridge). Loaded weak to use in originals safely. Hammer block safety. Internals not true to original. 7" barrel only. Generally considerably more expensive than item listed below.
Non S&W [Italian-Uberti] reproduction (comes with 3rd model latch)
Plusses..chambered for .45 Colt (the longer cartridge). Can use brand-name standard pressure loads, as well as weaker cowboy loads. No hammer block safety. Internal parts closer to original. 31/2"/5"/7" barrels available. Generally considerably less expensive than item listed above.
Minuses..Cylinder/frame slightly (very slightly) longer than original. Not very noticeable to the buyer.0 -
quote:Originally posted by givette
BlackWolf, givette here.
Some design features to aid in your decision:
S&W company reproduction-called by S&W the Schofield model 2000 (comes with first model latch)
Plusses..original length frame/cylinder. S&W company name on revolver.
Minuses..chambered for .45 Schofield (the shorter cartridge). Loaded weak to use in originals safely. Hammer block safety. Internals not true to original. 7" barrel only. Generally considerably more expensive than item listed below.
Non S&W [Italian-Uberti] reproduction (comes with 3rd model latch)
Plusses..chambered for .45 Colt (the longer cartridge). Can use brand-name standard pressure loads, as well as weaker cowboy loads. No hammer block safety. Internal parts closer to original. 31/2"/5"/7" barrels available. Generally considerably less expensive than item listed above.
Minuses..Cylinder/frame slightly (very slightly) longer than original. Not very noticeable to the buyer.
So the Uberti Replica Schofield Revolver in .45 Long Colt, then can handle any modern brand-name standard pressure loads in .45 Long Colt just no +P loads?
Someone in another forum in which I wasn't able to find had done some pressure testing with the Uberti Replica Schofield Revolver in .45 Long Colt with modern standard and +P loads and there were not any adverse affects or noticeable damage to the revolver, cylinder etc, which is nice to know that it is that strong, although I wouldn't try it.
Anyway, I just wanted to see if anyone was familiar with or had any experiences with them before I considered getting one.
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From an old gunsmith:
"I regard using +P like sticking my dick in a tankful of piranha. Sure, nothing is going to happen. But, I'm bound to get bit. It's just a matter of time."
...as years went by, that little tidbit of wisdom always remained with me.[:D] Best, Joe0 -
quote:Originally posted by givette
From an old gunsmith:
"I regard using +P like sticking my dick in a tankful of piranha. Sure, nothing is going to happen. But, I'm bound to get bit. It's just a matter of time."
...after all these years, that little tidbit of wisdom always stuck with me.[:D] Best, Joe
Geez! I am glad that I wasn't drinking anything at the time that I read that! LMAO! Yeah, I would definitely agree, that wouldn't be a very good idea, as I raise allot of that stuff as a hobby, including piranha, tarantulas, pythons, monitor lizards, caiman, etc.
Anyway, good to go, I can shoot the .45 LC standard loads then if I get one.0
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