500 Dollar SAA vs 2,000 Dollar SAA! 

Hickok needs to be an unlockable character once you beat all the RDR2 weapon challenges. Rockstar make it happen!

Loved the double shooting! Thank you for giving me soo many videos to watch over the past 6 months in the hospital, I am now chemo free, and getting my energy back. You rock sir!

The Bob Ross of firearm enthusiasts.

4-click issue solved! According to the Cimarron catalog, the Cimarron Model P SAA comes in two different frame styles, the "Old Model" ejector and frame (1873-1896) and the "Pre-War" ejector and frame (1896-1940). The catalog clearly states "Note: All Uberti manufactured Pre-War models feature a modern safety hammer. All Uberti Old Models and all Pietta models feature the classic four-click action." In addition, Pre-War frame Model Ps come with the round Cimarron medallion on the grip, which doesn't appear on the Old Model... a way to quickly determine if a Model P is Old Model or Pre-War. The Model P that Hickock45 was using in this video was a Pre-War frame (with the medallion), thus the modern safety hammer, so only three clicks!

Hickok is at least 1/1024 cowboy

"I see you got yourself a Single Action Army." "Thats right, there will be no accident this time."

This is actually pretty pertinent timing cause I have been thinking of getting a SAA and the uberti price point is right in that sweet spot of being “moderately” expensive but not “bank breaking” nor “wife going ballistic” territory

I have used my Urberti's for 16 years, with one having an indexing spring break that's all. They still shoot good at cowboy action shoots.

Ocelots are proud creatures. They prefer to hunt alone.

let me say this : before discovering this channel i was one of those "pro gun control" guy and in general a guy without passion for firearms at all to say the least ! Now i am much more a PRO GUN type of guy , with a love for guns , particularly for lever action rifles and single action revolvers ( dammit Hickcok). guess what , i'm not even from USA , i'm from ITALY ! bless you Hickok , life is good !

"this is the greatest handgun ever made, single action army, 6 bullets, more than enough to kill anything that moves." -ocelot

"smoke some pot, whoops I went high" teehee

"This time, I've got 12 shots..."

So I guess the cheaper one is a spaghetti western, revolver. Made in Italy.

I own a Colt Single Action Army that I paid $1499 for. I also have a Cimarron Evil Roy that I paid $579 for. The differences are as follows: 1) The finish on the Colt is superior. Colt's royal blue is just the best blue finish you can get period. 2) The action on the Colt is smoother and more refined. Cocking the hammer just sounds sharper and feels smoother. 3) The trigger on the Cimarron is actually better and lighter. Is the Colt worth the extra money? For practical purposes honestly no. But for me knowing that I have an original anda tried and true ppiece of history has tremendous value. One I honestly couldn't put a price on.

It would be fantastic if Rockstar would have Hickok45 cameo in RDRll dlc as a gunsmith. I could just see him now, you walk up to a gun shop and the door's locked. Then you hear gunshots out back. You go around the back and he's shooting at a homemade range, showing off his wares to people. That would make my decade.

Sure they're going to be a better gun, but $1500 better? I'd just as soon buy 2 Uberti SAA and a nice holster plus a Uberti 1873 rifle for the price of one Colt. The Uberti reproductions nowadays are pretty nice. I'd be less inclined to shoot the $2000 gun much. But that is just my opinion

Every serious collector should have a saa. One of the most iconic and most beautiful guns ever. And much fun to shoot.

"I'll let you get out of here in a minute" --spoken like a true teacher.

Got an Uberti for about 500. It's just amazing. Totally worth every cent.

“So anyway, I started blasting”

I just bought a used Cimarron 1885 high wall ($600) including a Marbles tang sight. I am impressed with the fit/finish and and the way it shoots. I realize this is a SAA video but wanted to chime in on the quality of the Cimarron rifle. What a good deal these are even at retail prices. Thanks for all of your videos, Hickok.

Thanks, Hickok45, for this review. I bought a (used) Colt SAA 45 (2nd Gen.) in 1978 and loved it. When I couldn't afford another revolver for ISU competition in the early 80's, I used it and won several competitions. Even with those abysmal sights! Sadly, had to sell it during difficult times in the mid 80s. Recently I filled the vacuum created by that loss with the purchase of a couple of Pietta products, one of which was marketed by Cimarron. They are both gorgeous, finish excellent, and function just like my long-lost Colt. The one Uberti I briefly owned did not live up to my expectations. YMMV. My only complaint with my Cimmaron/Pietta is the banner on the barrel that states: THUNDERBALL 8 45 Colt.

As always a very informative video. Fired my Colt SAA 45 LC John Wayne Commemorative made in 1982 at my buddy's backyard range. Good friends, cold beers and a Colt 45 SAA makes for a great time.

Six bullets, more than enough to kill anything that moves!

"I've got two guns, one for each of ya." ;)

Mr. Hickok 45 thank you very much , I " gun love " - good job to see again , Thaddäus from Germany .

I think you summed it all up very nicely... If you have more money than brains, the choice is yours, but most of us would have more fun with the cheaper clone and not worry about preserving the finish so much that we would never shoot the blasted thing! The Cimarron (or Taylor and Uberti) guns are found much more often at SASS events than the high dollar ones are.

God bless America. Have a great day hickok45!

love watching your videos, i learn alot each time i watch a video. I am the proud owner of a uberti cattleman chamberd in 357 magnum, there is a few sharp edges but nothing fine grit sandpaper can't handle, it shoots straight and its a gun. I am very happy and proud to own it and at the end of the day a gun is alot better than no gun.

Beautiful single action revolvers Hickok45. Always an great day when you get to see Hickok45 sling some led.

Keep it up Hickock. I have been watching your vids for years and learned a lot. Keep up the good work.

Perfect timing. Some hickok45 with my morning coffee. Always appreciated bud!

Good morning Mr. Hickok. I enjoy starting the day with "gun love". Thanks for what you and John do...

I could actually hear the difference in the loading gates when you were clicking them open and closed. It's one of those things that is hard for me to put into words. I'm not saying the Cimmiron was bad. Just different.

Just bought a Cimarron "Pistolero" in nickel made by Pietta. Love it. I found out Cimarron buys guns from both Uberti and Pietta. Pietta's still have the four click system while the Uberti's have caved to the safer transfer bar system.

Would you consider doing a video, showcasing ALL the Colt SAA you own? I just can't get enough of them! Thank you sir

Please do more of these in the future! I'd love to see you do one with a Heritage Arms Rough Rider, a Ruger Blackhawk, Ruger Vaquero, etc. It would also be cool to see you do one on the 1911, PP(K/S), M9/92 platform, etc. Basically, any firearm with a lot of clones or derivatives of it.

Man I always come back to this video to hear the sound of the ejector rod ejecting the cartridges. So asthetically pleasing.

I have to admit that the SAA has really grown on me recently. I used to think they were fine, but nothing I would really drool over. But there's just something about them that I really dig now. Maybe it's their history, or the beautiful design. Hopefully in the future I will be able to obtain a Cimarron "Man With No Name" replica with the snake grips.

coincidence that this is released close to Red Dead Redemption 2?

Great guns and as always great video, Hickok45! God bless America!🇺🇸 Greetings from Norway🇳🇴

the standard has a beautiful hue of blue and its absolutely memorizing, God bless the SAA

Have a Cimarron Model P in .45 Colt and absolutely love it! Great gun, great feel, and very accurate.

I have a Uberti and a USFA both in .45. As you said, they both get the job done but the USFA is just sweetness in handling and action. I will say the Uberti is a fun and very fine gun to shoot, but the fit and finish on the USFA with Turnbull color case hardening is fantastic looking and a joy to behold.

12:10 whoever drove past him there must have had a seizure on the gas pedal

Love the two-handed smoke wagon fire! I too refer to them as pistols. I have many Italian-made black powder revolvers, since my first one in 1977 in fact, and can tell you their quality has gone WAY up. You will still get an occasional "lemon" but overall very good quality for the money. This is especially reassuring when using conversion cylinders.

Uberti Cimarron`s are very nice, work well, and are made to be used. Colt`s are nicer, but not three to four hundred percent more in price compared to the clones. I have never had any failures with any of my Ubertis, so I will stick with em.

Recently bought a Cattleman series SAA from Taylors because it has a forged (not cast) frame. The bluing is flawless, the case hardening is beautiful, and the fits are absolutely perfect. The action is silky smooth right out of the box. I'm a retired gunsmith and kind of fussy about my guns. This six shooter (I'm fondling it as I type) is just about as good as it gets. Don't know about "acid wash", but the Uberti video I watched looked like they are cyanide quenched. That is a case hardening method. Will it appreciate in value like a Colt? Mmm, probably not, but it sure is a great shooter.

I can relate to this vid. Several yrs ago I wanted a real Colt Saa, just like my uncle had. I started to realize his gun was worth, at that time, about 2500usd. So, I was about 2250$ short. so I bought a Uberti, certainly not a Colt, but pretty darn good, and I've shot that thing about 2k rnds. still works like new. Now I can afford a real 1st gen colt, so I'm looking for the right one, within a yr I should own one. The search is part of the deal when purchasing a Colt. thanks Hickok, John.

One obvious cosmetic difference is in the quality of the knurling on the hammer spur. Uberti skimps by using a laser process that looks like crap, whereas the other two apply an actual knurling process. There's a stark contrast in the quality of the look between the two processes . I wish Uberti had spent the $25.00 extra to apply a proper knurling on the hammer spur. It would be well worth it.

Just ordered my Taylor’s Smoke wagon 4.75” in 45 colt..thanks mostly to Hickok’s saa videos..

I found a lot of rough actions turn sweet after about 500 rds,

From Russia with love. In my country we watched u. U very nice men 🖤💪💥🇺🇲🇷🇺

Hickok45 Needs to Own a Standard Manufacturing SAA in 7.5" Barrel ! I Did Hickok45, All Because of You !! And I am Grateful !

I just bought an Uberti 4 3/4 Cattleman II what a beautiful gun! Shoots great, just about 2 inches low at 25 yards. I love it!

The steel blue with the red Wood handle looks the best color wise imo.

Cimmaron does a nice job with their actions and finish. Excellent value for a gun that someone wouldn't be afraid to take afield for fear of getting a blemish. But if one haunts auctions (live, not online), there are occasionally deals to be had on USFA single actions. For those who don't know, these are incredible reproductions of the Colt 1873, manufactured in the original Colt plant in Hartford, Conneticut ("under the blue dome"). I scored a NIB Rodeo, which has the same internals and fit as the high-end guns- but with a satin blue finish- for less than the cost of an Italian clone. Even if someone paid twice the price of a Cimmaron for a case-colored USFA, he would be getting a smoking deal on a firearm that many feel is every bit the equal of the genuine article.

I was able to get a Uberti El Patron for around 500 bucks new and I couldn't be more impressed with it. The El Patron has the four clicks, case hardening like the colts, nice checkered walnut grips, and is smooth in the action. I would buy it it again without hesitation. Nice review Hickok45.

Very nice comparison that brought my attention to Uberti's SAA clones. Went to "my" local gun store to check 'em out and I am sorry to say that all Uberti SAA clones delivered in November '18 have new trigger mechanism with floating firing pin (I call 'em "three clikers"). Gun store staff informed me that Uberti will no longer produce SAA clones with old firing mecanisms ("four clickers"). Damn, just when I was about to buy one.

One of the nicest saa revolvers that I've had the pleasure of owning or squeezing the trigger on is a genuine Interarms Virginian Dragoon 44 Mag that was made by Interarms in Midland Virginia, not to be confused with the earlier imported dragoons. Sam Cummings really knew his business and they're simply damn nice firearms ...

i know this is 2 years old but you totally left out something. The Uburti's come with a transfer bar or the more recent ones have a floating firing pin that lets you load 6 safely.

I love my Uberti/Cimarron 1873 SAA. I have the standard model Pre War looks exactly like the one in this video but in 5.5”. It function and runs flawlessly. Best $500 I’ve ever spent on a handgun.

We all appreciate your honesty on the reviews!

It looks like the Cimarron he is using is one of their "Pre-War" models. The medallion in the grip is a giveaway. Those have a 3 click action. They also make what they call "Old Model" versions that are a lot closer to the Colt actions and have 4 clicks.

Uberti uses an acid wash to simulate color case hardening. Also, Stoeger is the largest importer of Uberti in the United States. Lastly, Uberti is using the new hammer firing pin safety, which has resulted in losing the four clicks during cocking.

I dont buy a new handgun untill i watch and see Hickoks reviews !! i have colts and ubertis nd hawes !! I have had a few ubertis that have problems!! never a colt!!! that said my favorite gun to shoot is a ubertis cattlemen i bought 5 yrs ago!! keep doing what u do !!!!

glad to see you can still do these types of videos

If you keep rewinding the first seconds of the video, he shoots forever.

The wood on the Standard is exceptionally beautiful. Wow...

I have a Cimarron Evil Roy edition 1873. The polish, case hardening and blueing it wonderful. The timing is spot on. Have several hundred rounds thru it and no ring around the cylinder. The trigger is light and crisp. Very smooth. Checkered one piece stock. Shots great. Love it.

This is the video that made me decide to go out and buy a Colt clone for Christmas. Thanks Hickok.

Thank you Lord,, for giving us forefathers that gave us the 2nd Amendment, and preserved our God given right of self protection.

I’m a simple man. I see duel Colt SAA and I like the video.

Back in the late 60s I was given Colt SAA chambered in .38-40 WIN with a 5 1/2" barrel. According to Colt the gun was make in 1904. Still my favorite handgun, I carried it for years until I became aware of its value. The bluing and case hardening have long since faded away, but the action is still tight. I learned that the point-ability is perfect for me, it puts the bullet right where I am looking out to 15-20 yards, never have to use the sights. If I knew I was going to be in a gunfight that is the gun I would want. I retired it in the 1990s with an Uberti manufactured SAA chambered in .45 LC, 4 3/4" barrel. It is the equal to the old colt,and very accurate. I can feel no difference in the hand other than the slight difference in balance between the two different barrel length. I carefully tuned the trigger to break exactly like the old Colt, and it will shoot a 3" group at 25 yards using the sights, which is pretty remarkable considering the crude period sights. I still practice with the old Colt, but carry the clone rather than chance losing the old Colt in any way. One thing I have learned that I can borrow parts from the Old Colt such as springs for the Uberti, and vice versa while I wait for a replacement part. Only had that happen once.

I've been watching you for years. You are a great shooter and arms dealer i wish you the best hickock45.

I'm very happy with my Rugers ! Never a problem , great guns .

I currently have a Taylor’s and company SAA on layaway. I’m very excited eventually I want an original colt though. I’ve always been found of the SAA, but I have to say Hickok45 watching your videos and a few movies pushed me to make the purchase I couldn’t help it. I’ll end up enjoying it later on though after my wife stops being pissed

Great video, lots of fun! I have a 10 year old Uberti/Cimarron in 45LC that looks and shoots well - except for a rough cylinder that causes hot casings to stick. Once they cool a couple minutes you can pop them out. That one thing kinda rains on the old parade.

Uberti changed something along the way. I own a Uberti 1873 SAA El Patron and it is pretty much an exact replica of the colt with the 4 clicks when cocking the hammer, etc. Of course, I bought it about 3 years ago. Wonder why they changed how they made them. Glad to get in early!

*Someday I'll be able to say, "I've learned to put off procrastinating until later".*

The Cimarron in this video is not malfunctioning. It's a Cattleman II 3-click by design. You can tell by how the trigger rides forward and how far retracted into the hammer the firing pin is upon drawing the hammer back....as well as the 3-clicks.

There you go, now I have to go buy another single action revolver. I needed one in .45 colt anyway. Thanks!🤠👍

Both my 1873 uberti single action colt 45 and 357 magnum seem to be built very well and have a beautiful finish on them too. They also have the same c-o-l-t 4 click action to them. I’m told that Uberti stopped making them 4 click in late 2016 to early 2017 which is when I picked up my 357 magnum which was apparently a leftover model so I got lucky. I’m told there have been a great deal of complaints regarding the newer uberti models in regards to not having the 4 click action and also issues with the finish and mechanics of the guns too. I guess the difference between 4 clicks and 3 is the location of the firing pin. If the firing pin is built in the frame then it’s 3 clicks and if it’s on the hammer then it’s 3. It has to do with safety I’m told but I’m not an expert so please correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks for the reviews Hickok45. Good stuff!!!

Thanks for your great videos. Entertaining and educational. The $500 price does not allow for color case hardening. Most inexpensive firearms sport a "color case hardened" finish. Many find the CCH attractive but it is not the best hardening of steel. Some bore solvents will remove the color finish. Craftsmanship is expensive. Uberti should be the base line for comparison. It looks good, functions, and is affordable. The higher end revolvers are show pieces. Less expensive firearms cannot have the hand finish, hand tuning, and level of craftsmanship of the more expensive models. If they did they would be just as expensive. Beretta and Benelli are Italian manufacturers and justify premium prices. Uberti can make a $2000 SAA but it would limit their market share. Inexpensive firearms usually do not have the same metallurgy as more expensive ones. Taurus revolvers are rough on the inside and have softer springs than Smith & Wesson, but at one fourth the price after 10,000 rounds replace the firearm. You know all this but it made me feel good to comment. Thanks again for a great channel.

The high dollar guns are nice for the purists and the others for the users in my view. Personally I went with the Ruger Blachawk which I really liked except for the sights not being old school, then they brought out the "old model" Vaquero and I love it. I know it's heavier, thicker and all but the heavy, higher pressure loads it will take have suckered me in. I have shot quite a few Buffalo Bore 325 hard cast and 300 Jsp through it with no issues, other than the few days it takes for my wrist to heal. I carry those loads as backup when hunting in bear country.

I took my New Vaquero out today before watching your video and chased a bottle around. Love these videos, I will probably end up getting the Cimmaron because that is what my income allows.

I follow you from Italy I love to watch your single action colts videos🇮🇹🇮🇹

Or buy the cheaper version and put higher qualety parts in it like that spring thingy you mentioned.

I know what your thinking. Did hickok fire 11 shots or 12. DO You Feel Lucky

Have a pretty nice older Colt New Frontier 22/22 mag and it's a really fun pistol. I'd always wanted a .45 4.75" and eventually got a Taylors & Co 1873 Gunfighter (has the larger Army grip) and had them Taylor Tune it. It was a scratch n dent so for a nick in the stock I saved about $100.00. The case hardening and bluing are very good on it, the action/fit is really tight with a solid lock-up, the trigger is perfect. It literally hits what you 'point your finger at', cans are a lot of fun to kick around. Sadly it misses one click of the C-O-L-T but at just about 600.00 vs 2k I can live with that. Topped it off with a El Paso Saddlery Co Rooster type belt/holster. It's my favorite handgun to shoot

I am a fan of the lowly Ubertis. I have three now, an 1858 with a 5 1/2" barrel and a conversion cylinder, a 'Bad Boy' .44 with a 6" barrel, and the latest, a Stallion .38 with a birdshead grip and 3 1/2" barrel. That little gun came to me with an action that was in dire need. Jamming, grinding, it was a mess. I could have sent it back, but it was darkest winter so I got out my screwdrivers and honing stone and messed around for about two weeks.. Now it's the nicest, slickest, lightest action SA I own. I regulated the front sight down for the ammo I shoot, and its accurate with a natural point. Beat that for $600.

Excellent example of a point of diminishing returns on your dollar. I love my Uberti Cattleman. I’m pretty sure, with the modern metallurgy and tooling, that it is a hell of a lot better than the originals, and very, very close to modern guns costing many times more.

Why does the title sound like a Buzzfeed article

this is a classic fine wine syndrome, some will pay extra because they know the difference, i don't, but ,whichever you chose enjoy it. thanks for a good channel Mr hickok45.

Proud of myself for recognising the difference from the action and time it took per shot, I think I've watched too many old westerns

One more budget option is Heritage Manufacturing. They don't even try to do a fancy finish. They are all blued with simple wood grips. They come in 357 and 45 Colt and two different lengths. They don't claim to be Colt, but I believe they are US made.

yey not too late, so new episode with the Winchester 1895?

Great video. I remember a while back you featured a Hawes Sauer SAA clone, I think it was your Dads? I would love to see a full feature on it. I just picked one up, basically, because of how convincing your enjoyment of the Colt SAA is!

Growing up my father always had an Intercontinental Arms Dakota .357 SN 10230. Long story short it was "taken" from his estate but if anyone out there knows of this one I'd LOVE to be able to work out getting it back. However, I finally managed to pick up another one... DOM 1967. I "think" it's had some trigger work and from what I understand was used in CAS. After watching the video (many thanks Hickok45! LOVE your videos!) I checked... and sure enough it has the "Colt" 4 clicks when cocking it. No idea if it was originally made this way or if work was done or the hammer replaced over time or what. It's a fantastic revolver and is as close as I've been able to get to my dad's. He had just under fifty firearms in his collection and they were all "taken" from his estate in Maryland around twenty years ago. Through God's grace I actually found one of his most cherished pieces... an 1894 Marlin with real silver patchbox (yes, I know... far from the norm on a lever action), buttplate, kickplate and initial plate. It's a one of a kind and it showed up on Gunbroker. Sure would love to recover the rest but the Dakota .357 and two others were "special" pieces that he was very attached to as am I. But I'll say, even though this Dakota wasn't his it's an extremely well made revolver, looks terrific and is an absolute dream to fire. I would HIGHLY recommend them.