Traditions Firearms 1873 45 Colt Revolver - Case Hardened, 7.5" Barrel, 6 Rounds, Wood Grips

The revolver has a good finish, the advantage of this replica is that it has the transfer bar and one can load six cartridges, the handling and the action are great, that more you can say to shoot these iconic revolvers is a pleasure

This product seems nicely made, a Traditions M1873 SAA by Pietta, sliding block safety model. I did smooth the joints of the grip and the strap, which was a bit rough. My only remaining issue has been that the firing pin was solidly pressed into its channel, not a relaxed fit at all. Once it was hit with the hammer, it stayed forward and would block against the cartridge head and prevent the cylinder from turning, needing quite a bit of force to push it back. Applying a slick oil, I have been working the firing pin forward and back, using the tip of a knife to push back, and usually the slap of the hammer to push forward, hundreds of times, creating a degree of wear, and the movement is gradually loosening up. Meanwhile, this is a painstaking process. Even this method seems slightly more convenient than grinding the middle out of a screwdriver to disassemble the pin and its housing, but I continually entertain that option. I'm a bit surprised by this problem, but once this is fixed, everything else seems fine and dandy. It is a pretty piece, and it will be nice when it is a reliable piece as well, in the near future.

With regard to single action authenticity, I would give this model an 85%. Negatives are no floating firing pin, trigger sets too far forward in hammer-down position, and trigger has a sharp-edge feel. No four-click hammer. Realizing the weapon is new, the cylinder pin is difficult to remove. Have not fired the weapon and therefore cannot on accuracy. Overall a nice looking weapon with smooth action.

The action is smooth the lock up is tight the trigger break is very sweet the finish seems flawless. The wood stocks are a little proud but not really bad at all I love it and will likely buy another.

Love this gun. Fit and finish is tight. Finish is sharp. Gun has stayed tight after firing 200 rounds through her. Dead on accurate at 25 yards. Would order another one if I could in another caliber with 5.5 " barrel and checkered grip. This has become my favorite gun to shoot. I am hooked on the 45lc round. Just wish the rounds were cheaper. Saving my brass to take up reloading in the future. Transaction with Buds was excellent and FFL transfer was stress free.

Just picked it up and I love this pistol! Picture is an accurate depiction of what you will receive...beautiful case hardened frame and nice wood hand grips. Cylinder locks up tight and timing is exact. I wanted the 7.5 inch model as that is what was carried by the U.S. calvary in the the late 1800's. Balance is great though it is a longer but much like several cap and ball pistols I own. Accuracy seems great so far with my Cowboy Action Loads and look forward to shooting it even more as the weather gets nicer. Buy one if you have interest in SAA's...you won't regret it!