Can the Uberti 1873 Cattleman Handle +P Ammo?

[Bapak2ja]

Can the Uberti 1873 Cattleman Handle +P Ammo? Got a chance to buy some ammo at pre-panic prices, but not sure the weapon can handle it.

Can't find it mentioned in manual.

Thanks!!

 

[Cam]

I've had one of those. Nice guns. They would probably handle a few rounds, but I sure wouldn't feed it many of them. I'm certainly no gunsmith or metalurgist, however.

 

[PaulF]

I have a cattleman...and I cannot find any reference to +P in the documents included either...

Google led me here:

Uberti Help [Archive] - Maryland Shooters

User "Huckleberry" claims that the pistol will handle it, but that it will likely do damage, and possibly create a major failure after repeated use.

Is Huckleberry a credible source?

Prolly not, but I would be leery to use the hotter loads anyway.

Do you need more power?

If so, is a different platform a possibility?

-Paul

 

[Bapak2ja]

No, don't need more power. Just plinking with the Cowboy gun. But the ammo is available at pre-panic prices and I would love to lay in a supply. But it is +P, so I am very hesitant. Seems like it would be wise to pass on the ammo.

If anyone needs .38SPL +P HP, here is a great price, still available.

Remington UMC Ammo 38 Special +P 125 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Box

Thanks for the help!

 

[indiucky]

No...Technically a Toy Poodle could "handle" get raped by a Great Dane but it doesn't really mean she would be the same Toy Poodle after the experience.

 

[Fordtough25]

No...Technically a Toy Poodle could "handle" get raped by a Great Dane but it doesn't really mean she would be the same Toy Poodle after the experiance.

LOL, well said but dang!

 

[SERparacord]

LOL, well said but dang!

Makes you wonder if he was the great dane or the poodle.

 

[indiucky]

Makes you wonder if he was the great dane or the poodle.

With the benefit of hindsight I probably could've come up with a better analogy...But when I hear "Plus P" and a weapon designed in 1872 (designed, not made) in the same sentence. I feel the need to really ram home the point..No pun intended.

 

[d012]

This is why I love this site! Poodle blowout.....

 

[kalboy]

This gun is chambered for 357 magnum right? I'm going to go against the flow here and say it should handle any number of +P 38sp loads. What about the gun would prevent this, cylinder wall thickness or top strap too thin?
Simply being an old design doesn't mean much, if the engineering essentials are there, esp considering modern metalurgy . We are talking about a full size Colt SAA type gun here right?
Considering the OP's reference to 38sp +P ammo in post #4 I'm assuming ,and making my comments based on this being a 357magnum chambered gun.
If a 40 oz or so milled steel revolver can't handle 38sp +P then woe to him who would shoot it with the 357mag for which it is chambered.
I've shot 357magnum chambered Uberti Cattleman revolvers with both +P 38sp and 357mag ammo and with no ill effect.

 

[mayor al]

I am with KALBOY on this topic. I have a 357 mag Uberti and it shows no excessive wear or problems from 38, 38Plus P, or factory 357.

Here it is with a KBI Chromed 45 LC. I really like the looks of the case-hardened and Brass

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[Bapak2ja]

Here is my Uberti 1873 Cattleman chamber for .357 magnum.

Nice weapon. Used for plinking only, so I think i will stay with the .38SPL. The good-priced +P ammo is no longer available. However, it is good to know that if necessary, I could fire the +P in the weapon.

Thanks

 

[charley59]

Yes, I checked the Uberti web site. If this gun is chambered in .357 Magnum, it will safely shoot .38 Special +P

 

[indiucky]

This gun is chambered for 357 magnum right? I'm going to go against the flow here and say it should handle any number of +P 38sp loads. What about the gun would prevent this, cylinder wall thickness or top strap too thin?
Simply being an old design doesn't mean much, if the engineering essentials are there, esp considering modern metalurgy . We are talking about a full size Colt SAA type gun here right?
Considering the OP's reference to 38sp +P ammo in post #4 I'm assuming ,and making my comments based on this being a 357magnum chambered gun.
If a 40 oz or so milled steel revolver can't handle 38sp +P then woe to him who would shoot it with the 357mag for which it is chambered.
I've shot 357magnum chambered Uberti Cattleman revolvers with both +P 38sp and 357mag ammo and with no ill effect.

For some reason I was thinking 45 Long Colt in +P or deer hunting loads. I will give the nod to my fellow Perry Countian (on weekends anyway, Yes kalboy I am one of those Clark County Wonders that invade your fair land once a week to wear old Carharts, say "Yup" and squint while packing a big Smith on my hip)

With that being said I take back my Great Dane/Toy Poodle Rape anaolgy and knowing this is a .357 Magnum (which the Colt was made in) and say that yes, 38 special plus P's are okay.

With apologies to Dog Lovers everywhere ofcourse...

A toast to Marcies and the bbq ribs.

 

[kalboy]

Well there was ( in my opinion anyway) no wrong answer given by anyone. If the gun had been 45 Colt then +P would have been well advised to be fired sparingly if at all.

 

[Cam]

For some reason I was thinking 45 Long Colt in +P or deer hunting loads. I will give the nod to my fellow Perry Countian (on weekends anyway, Yes kalboy I am one of those Clark County Wonders that invade your fair land once a week to wear old Carharts, say "Yup" and squint while packing a big Smith on my hip)

With that being said I take back my Great Dane/Toy Poodle Rape anaolgy and knowing this is a .357 Magnum (which the Colt was made in) and say that yes, 38 special plus P's are okay.

With apologies to Dog Lovers everywhere ofcourse...

A toast to Marcies and the bbq ribs.

I was thinking .45Colt also.

But the analogy still makes me laugh!