Cimarron 1873 SHORT .357 MAG 20 - 20" Barrel, 10 Rounds

Bought this rifle for cowboy competition. The rifle was in need of a good cleaning and lubrication before shooting, which I always do before firing. But the rifle was very rough in cycling rounds. I put alot of the lubricate but it still cycled rough. Apparently, these rifles come set up with a .45 long colt spring and tube, so when you load .357/.38 Specials the bullets load at an angle. However, I listened to other competitors who recommended putting a .357 bullet alignment kit (tube and spring) for 20" inch barrell. Totally different gun! Shot very well this past Sunday. It will cost you $70 for the tube kit w spring, so be prepared to buy it when you purchase this rifle in .357/.38 Specials. P.s. I am not shooting competition for speed. I compete against myself, could care less what anybody else thinks or says about me. However, it was nice to hear positive comments about my rifle making it through a stage without malfunctioning.

Ordered and received a very beautiful and expensive rifle. Bud's transaction was flawless as usual. The rifle is much, much heavier than I expected. The wood is a brownish-red, very attractive. Color case-hardening is exquisite. I removed the semi-Buckhorn and replaced it with a Marble's Bullseye rear sight. Now I can hit a dime at 50 yards. The action smoothed up after 20 rounds of 357 magnum. Did I mention that 20-inch octagonal barrel is really heavy?

Real nice quality. Good fit and finish. It is very heavy having a heavy untapered octagon barrel. Heavy heavy. I want the carbine version but it seems like there is a never ending (years) time for getting one of those in 357.

Impressed with the quality of Uberti’s firearms. I have several and their accuracy is surprising.
Highly recommend these firearms. Bud’s usually has them available and at a fair price. Fun guns to shoot.

Outstanding fit and finish. Functions perfectly with 38 & 357.

Wow! this is FUN. It is an absolute joy to shoot. The kick from a .38 is insignificant. You can definitely feel a .357, but that kind of makes it more fun. Regardless, you have the option if you can find the ammo.
It seems to be pretty accurate. The only downside is the shell ejection port is straight up. The shells can have the tendency to eject up and then down into your shirt. Not the most pleasant feeling.
I've only put about 200 rounds through it so far, but it works beautifully and it makes me want to buy a cowboy hat.

Very happy with my experience with Buds! I had my gun on layaway for short period and upon full payment it was sent promptly! Gun arrived in perfect condition!

Picked this up today and took it to the range. Fired around 200 rounds with good accuracy and no failures. The rifle is absolutely beautiful. The only way I could be happier with it is if it was free.