Just took my new SAA out of the box, and my first impression is quite favorable. Fit and finish are quite good. I popped in some snap caps, listened to the clicks as I cocked the hammer, and pulled the trigger. It was crisp, light and smooth. The major negative so far is the UGLY retaining screw in the front of the frame. It sticks out like a sore thumb. WH's picture doesn't show it. The USV model is intended as a replica of Colts refurbished and reissued during the Spanish-American War. The screw shouldn't show from the side.
I know it makes removing the cylinder more convenient, but it's not right. My understanding was that this modern 'improvement' had been replaced with the period-correct part, or, at least, that the correct part was included. It is not. The grips are also too shiny for my taste; I may strip them down and give them an oil finish. Other than that I would say that Pietta and Cimarron appear to have put together a very nice product for a reasonable price. Four stars.
The real test, of course, will be how it shoots. Unfortunately I will have to wait a bit to find out.
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