That's a bummer. It was a while before mine actually shipped. How long ago did you order it?

21 days and waiting@@backyarddemolition9655

21 days and counting@@backyarddemolition9655

My son and his friend were shooting this a few weeks ago and somehow the base pin nut worked loose and they lost it in the grass. The part was difficult to find and I couldn't find it in the correct color as my pistol but then the shipping cost more than the part. I'm assuming I didn't tighten it enough after cleaning it but you are right! Small parts can easily be lost and costly to replace for the more "not so common" firearms.

Recently I have been more on target with it. I think it was more my error in shooting it. The difference in feel between semi auto and a revolver was enough for me that there was a bit of and adjustment or "learning curve" that I had to overcome.

@backyarddemolition9655 true, I'm going to try some different ammo and see if that helps

There isn't a transfer bar safety on this model. It does have a floating firing pin design on the hammer to help in avoiding accidental discharge from dropping or bumping the hammer. I haven't tested it but from what I've researched it is reliable. None the less, if I carry it I typically leave a chamber empty and rotate the cylinder so that the hammer is in the empty chamber.

Thanks! @@backyarddemolition9655

45 Long Colt 250 gr is what I used in this video and will work just fine in yours. I believe this is obvious but was asked by a friend, so just to put it out there, there is a huge difference between 45 Long Colt and 45 ACP. :) Happy shooting!

All Uberti's are SAMMI (US rating) for satndard factory loadings. I do know that the European rate their pressures alittle higher than in the US, due to large numbers of old antique guns in private hands. So that use lower SAMMI presure limits here as a safety measure. I still wouldn't use any Plus P high pressure loads in your 45 Colt model 1873. Any American loadings are marked as Plus P or *P on the brass head stamp so just check the box of ammo and the head stamp to be sure Now for the older Ruger Vaqauroes (larger frame/ heavy frame) they can easily take much higher pressure loads. Every good reloading manuals have a special section data for them older models Rugers and for their Blackhawk models as well. Rugers are built extra strong, like a tank and can easily handle some very stout loads equal to 44 magnum ( in the above noted models) performance in the 45 Colt. They are however different design inside and outside demensions. They aren't really close clones as the Uberti's or Pietas.

lol! I know. I tried to fix it too but eventually gave up trying to get it perfectly synced.

Ahhh GOZIRRA! 🤣

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Thank you so much! I'm not much of a presenter but your GatCrank is a fun addition to any collection of semi-auto rifles!

@@backyarddemolition9655 you should see our new model the Gatcrank XL, now we can fit just about any platform!

@@GatCrank Will do.

ordered one never got it.

Looks like it! :) That's actually one of my kids walking around when I was filming.

That's great! I'm sure you will enjoy it! Be safe and have fun. :)

Was it new?

This particular gun doesn't have the 1/2 cock notch so it only has 3 clicks.

Brian that's a great idea. I might pick one up the next time I run to Walmart.

@@backyarddemolition9655 I used to share one of the Mission Craze bows with my grand-daughter so we were constantly adjusting it from her 30 pounds to my 60. Having it handy there on the porch made it super convenient, even if I couldn't tell you how accurate it was, it was close enough for us.

Yeah I realized that after the fact. lol Thank you for the comment

I think the song goes... "I'll be back again someday." lol. Maybe not this time!

I agree. I'm still somewhat new and trying to figure how much is too much. I try to prepare with some additional info for those who are interested but I've shortened up some of my new videos. Thanks for the feedback. :)

I haven't had any issues wit it not firing but it is good to know. I didn't even realize mine had this safety feature until I was making this video. I guess I never looked at the hammer that closely before and thought my wife got me one with a fixed pin on the hammer.

Thank you.

At the end of the day as long as it performs and is reliable that's all you need! Thanks for the comment!

Good catch! I originally wanted the 4.75" barrel but the one they had in stock was this 5.5" that my wife got for Christmas. I still have the 4.75 stuck in my head and can't seem to get it out! lol

@@backyarddemolition9655 The Uberti Cattleman 2 edition I bought in Jan is the "Pistoleer" model. Nickel plated trigger guard and backstrap, with charcoal blued screws. Very handsome weapon with an action that was delightful right out of the box. It too is a 5 1/2". Wonderful weapon. And though the other two SSA revolvers I currently have are 4 3/4" models, and are more visually appealing, the 5 1/2" is unbelievably accurate.

@@anangryranger That's great! I do like the Nickel plated guard look. Was that an Uberti or a Cimarron?

@@backyarddemolition9655 Well sir, it's a Uberti marketed by Cimarron with it being a model produced for them. Cimarron, like Taylor Co, will have some models made with special features for their sales, but its still in the end a "gussied up" Uberti 1873 SAA weapon.

@@anangryranger Ah I see. That makes since and I didn't know that before. I appreciate the info.

Jaymz, it is helpful and I will try and tone the music down in future videos. I have two reasons why I had the music up in this. 1. My monotone voice could quite possibly put people to sleep! lol So the music is to help keep attention. 2. I currently have 11 compression fractures in my spine which is causing my ribs to compress on my lungs causing a persistent wheezing every time I am up moving or doing anything. I figured folks would prefer a little music over the wheezing so I tried to drown it out. I might have done too much but I really do appreciate the comment and will tune the music out better in the future.

You are right. That's because I mispoke on the length. I was originally going to get the 4.75" but my wife bought the gun for me for Christmas and they only had the 5.5 in stock so she went with it. I still have 4.75 stuck in my head since that was what I was originally looking at getting and can't seem to shake it! lol. Good eye for catching that!

@@backyarddemolition9655 she did good . 5 1/2 is VERY nice

Desert Tactical I agree. I've heard that some folks have issues with the trigger hanging up when pulled due to the low tolerance and that you can sand the edges slightly on the back in order to alleviate this issue. This only happens if you are pulling slightly to the side and not pulling straight back on the trigger. I haven't had an issue with it so I've left mine alone. Besides I feel that would defeat the main purpose of the Apex trigger and the safety aspect of it.

Thanks for the comment Kosha. My grip in the video isn't quite "tea-cupping" being that my hand isn't fully under the gun but I did move my hand down slightly from a standard position for two reasons. 1. Trying to expose the gun a bit for videoing purposes so folks can see the gun as it is fired. 2. In November 2021 I had a Covid induced seizure that ultimately shattered 11 of my 12 thoracic vertebrae and I've had a hard time standing upright and lifting my arms high enough while shooting to be comfortable. By slightly placing my support hand under the gun I can lift it just enough to get a better line of sight but as we all know, accuracy suffers a bit. I have the same grip however in my XDS review and my accuracy was much better. Also, I ended up adding the music in this video because you could hear my strained breathing when I was close to the camera because apparently when vertebrae are fractured you lose a bit of height and the chest cavity ultimately compresses on the lungs making it a little more difficult to breathe. I'm on the mend though and will back to normal soon. :) Thanks again for the comment.

Derrick, that's a great deal! I have a PSA AR as well. Great solid gun and $800 is a great price for that kind of a package deal!

@@backyarddemolition9655 that was 2017 I think. But good deal back then. Take care chief

Great catch Douglas. That's actually my son who went out with me to the property when I filmed this. He was on an adventure. I made sure I located him and he was behind me before I got out live ammo and started shooting. It's funny that I never noticed that before until you caught it. :)

Yeah it certainly isn't a recurve and wouldn't be good for competition or hunting. Thanks for watching. :)

Vaporized!!! He'll be back again some day! Lol

I figured t wouldn't be that good. lol. The description claims it to be bullet proof but for that price there was no way. Yeah he's kind of a natural huh!

Thank you! You too!

I'm terrible with names!

I think your right and as Diemerstein mentioned below, the"hang up" is the hammer resistance. I believe it might have to do with the shot shell set up because, like you, I have a 22 and a 30-30 (Marlins, not Henry's) and I have absolutely smooth cycling in the action. I might be getting a Henry Big Boy soon in .45 and would be very interested to see if there is any hang up there. Thank you for your comment.

My Henry .410 has the exact same hangup that it has to be pushed in to close. It's different than my Golden Boy. These guns usually get smoother with Use, though with a 410, that Use is Expensive. My 410 is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqKkXolsrsdsrLM