Uberti “El Patron” Review
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Those of us who grew up in what society calls the “Baby Boom” generation were entertained in our childhood by the best western movies and TV shows ever made. So, the old cowboy guns and gear have a near and dear place in our hearts not only because of the great old guns but memories of a much simpler time.
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Duty, honor and a clear sense of right and wrong were central to these old shows. The good guys always won! Most of us who grew up in this time have a special fondness for the 1873 Colt Peacemaker and Winchester lever action rifles. In recent years our generation has embraced “Cowboy Sports” using replicas of these classic guns.
My favorite replica 1873 is made by Uberti. They are made in Italy as are many western guns imported to the US. Uberti is a
leader in the sport of Cowboy action shooting. With this custom shop Peacemaker Uberti has raised the bar for factory made single-actions.
leader in the sport of Cowboy action shooting. With this custom shop Peacemaker Uberti has raised the bar for factory made single-actions.
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Uberti offers the custom shop “El Patron” in 357 magnum and 45 Colt. Barrel lengths are available in 4 ¾, 5 ½ inches and the new mounted Cowboy competition CMS version with a 3 ½ inch barrel . The “El Patron is offered in stainless steel with a highly polished finish as well as the blue/color case hardened frame I chose.
With the release of the “El Patron” Cowboy action shooters have an off the shelf revolver ready for competition. Most Cowboy action shooters spend a good deal of money bringing a standard single action up to competition standards. They have the action tuned and many other improvements by the best gunsmiths specializing in cowboy guns. What makes the “El Patron” or in English “The Boss” unique is that all the enhancements shooters desire are already done by the custom shop in Italy.
When Uberti decided to create a competition single action revolver for SASS matches the best parts were chosen and sent to the Uberti custom shop where the cylinder and frame are stamped and reserved for each individual revolver. One artisan hand fits each revolver from start to finish according to Uberti. The cylinder chambers are numbered 1 thru 6. Uberti contracted with Wolff gun springs to provide springs for the trigger group, hammer spring as well as numerous other internal springs.
Patent numbers on“The Boss” are placed in the same location as the original Colts. The finish is deep blue on the barrel, grip frame and cylinder with the hammer and upper frame case hardened. Those familiar with case hardening know this is not the easiest finish to get right. Uberti obviously takes great care in finishing these pistols they are beauties!
The front sight is 1/8th inch in width.The top of the frame is notched deeper and wider to accommodate the wider front sight providing a much improved sight picture while still preserving the traditional look. The rear sight is also machined deeper in the top strap to match the front sight.
The trigger is tuned to match standards. Mine has a trigger pull of right at 2 pounds. The trigger is crisp with near non-existent take-up. The trigger is excellent and certainly contributes to small groups when the shooter does his or her part.
The grips are walnut and checkered by hand. The grip to frame fit is perfect with no unsightly gaps anywhere along the grip frame. The front of the cylinder is beveled with no sharp edges to cut your hand. The cylinder rotation is also very smooth. The timing on this revolver is also very well done.