Expensive for What You Get
Denix (out of Spain) manufacturers this extremely detailed pistol so much so, it includes a supervision warning label. Almost functionally identical to the real thing with t exception of the cylinder bind up in both directions regardless of hammer position or dry firing (which they do not recommend). Pronounceable 2 position click (not four} so you can get familiar with SAA revolvers. Main issue is the hardware holding this together. The center screw on the left side of frame easily falls out getting lost with less than 50 draw back of the hammer. Be mindful of were it ends up as it is black, pointy, and sharp and worst of all, no replacement. I ended up at Home Depot getting a mini bag full of No.6, 3/4 length round head, flat tip sheet metal screws; painted the tip black since no warranty or replacement was offered. The wood grip screw will also loosen over time, just make small gradual turns to tighten is all you need. If you crank down on it, say good bye to the grips. Same goes for the side plate screw when reinstalling to tight and it's over. Overall, it's weighty, the antique finish is excellent and many will think it's the real thing up close or far away, especially holster exposing the real natural wood grips. There are plenty of youtube videos covering the Denix products.
Feb 10, 2021
FalconDriver
Dayton Oh
US
Nice grip finish but the wood slides out of place a bit. Besides the looseness and misalignment pretty sturdy.
Jan 31, 2021
Kayla
Burbank Ca
US
Nice grip finish but the wood slides out of place a bit. Besides the looseness and misalignment pretty sturdy.
Jan 27, 2021
Kayla
Burbank Ca
US
I could not believe the work and craftsmanship that went into this replica pistol. Very very happy with it
Oct 3, 2019
Alex Trevino
San Antonio Te
US
I love it. Good weight and feel.
Mar 21, 2019
Howard Rogers Cannon
Chesterfield VA
US
Looks and feel like the real thing.
Jan 12, 2018
Jimmie G Jones
Nokesville Vi
US
I bought 2, I am very happy with this purchase, these are not light weight, they have the look and feel of the real thing..
Dec 24, 2017
Jack Turner
Waipahu Ha
US
LUV IT!!! Perfect for my purpose. I just became interested in the art of, " GUN TWRILLING " Purchased 1st gun, liked the feel & size, then purchased 2nd gun 5 days later. These guns are close to the real thing as far as weight and balance. I prefer to use REPLICAS to practice with, as opposed to the REAL McCOY! The function and moving parts are close enough for EXHIBITION & DISPLAY. LOTS OF FUN!!
Nov 10, 2017
POKEY FACE STEVE
CANYON COUNTRY Ca
US
This thing weighs a ton. VERY solid.
Looks menacing.
Makes me look like a Old West Marshal!
Luckily... that's what I was going for!!!!!!
Pair this w/ the leather holster I bought and BAM! instant success!
May 11, 2017
Hal Jordan
St. Paul MN
US
Looks and feels authentic
This gun is so realistic! Very heavy and well made!
The holster I purchased to go with it was also great!
I even had someone in Ft. Worth Cowtown stop me
(in between my performances) and comment about how
nice it was!! I have loved everything purchased from Historical Emporium.
Prices might seem high at first but the quality is so great...You will only have to purchase once (should last forever)
People ask if it is real. I get some funny looks sometimes at the range when volunteering as an R.O. for a kid outreach. The tolerances are a little loose, but, hey, it's just a toy. It's got some real weight behind it that gives you the feel of the real thing.
Aug 20, 2015
Slim Shady
SAN JOSE CA
US
Obviously not the real thing but close enough to realistic to work for my purposes; and it is only a replica. Probably a bit pricey for the quality.
I own a pair of genuine Colt Peacemakers. I obtained this for festivals to not have to bring mine out so often. I was disappointed with the craftsmanship. The trigger assembly is very loose, as though it will fall apart while handling. The barrel is very rough in rotating, and gets hung up. Dry firing this is just not a good idea. If you have ever shot a six shooter, then you know that the way this feels while dry firing is scary, as though the assembly will crumble. The finish on the metal is nice. The grips are uneven in the way they meet the metal stock. There is uneven overlap of the grips. The spring loaded pushrod is tight and fights you, giving rise to the idea it might break as well. Overall, this is fairly shoddy. If you want to put it on a wall and never touch it, it is nice to look at. If you want to holster and draw it on a regular basis for use in say, a re-enactment, I caution you on this. I am not sure it will hold up.
I purchased this item to go with a .44/.45 cal gun belt. It fit the belt beautifully. The finish on the revolver was great. It looked as if it were used regularly on the frontier. The revolver has a good weight, it looks and feels real. A must have piece for a period/reenactment set-up.
Mar 26, 2015
Jimmy
Hartselle AL
US