73 Uberti 44-40

[Eric Johanen]

Mike, I do like those longer barrels for the sight radius and look. I was one of the lucky ones as I have not had any problems with my .45 Armi San Marco and it is a real good shooter! After running a few black powder loads through it I have used only .45 Schofield rounds as the recoil with the heavy Colt loads really gets one's attention!! Trigger job is not difficult but be sure to use the right size pin punches to remove the trigger guard. My triggers are about 4 pounds and have a nice smooth feel to them.. use a good sharp edged stone for the polishing sear and trigger. I did not have to lighten the trigger springs on my revolvers. I have thought about a #3 Russian in that cartridge and would remove the trigger guard spur to get a better feel and cleaner look. With the Uberti guns being oversized and chambered in 44-40 they are easy on the recoil and great shooters. Saw your write up in" the Shootist" on the Taylor #3 Frontier and it sounds like a nice revolver, chambering not with standing.