Beretta Stampede
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| Beretta Stampede | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. |
| Variants | see variants |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 3.5 in (89 mm) to 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cartridge | .45 Long Colt, .357 Magnum (Stampede deluxe)[1] |
| Action | single-action revolver |
| Feed system | 6 round Cylinder[1] |
| Sights | Fixed front sight |
The Beretta Stampede is a single-action revolver manufactured by Beretta that is a close clone of the Colt Single Action Army "Peacemaker".[2] The main difference is that the Beretta utilizes a transfer bar like the Ruger Vaquero which makes the gun safe to carry a full 6 rounds.
Variants
[edit]Stampede Old West
[edit]This is the second Stampede. It has a fixed front sight, wood grip, and holds .45 Long Colt rounds, the same as the Colt Peacemaker. It has a 4+3⁄4 or 5+1⁄2 inch barrel, which makes the total length 9.5 inches or 11 inches. Its cylinder capacity is six rounds, as are the others.
Stampede Old West Marshal
[edit]This was the third model of the Stampede series by Beretta. It was made for those who wanted a shorter version of the revolver. It has a fixed front sight and a polished wood "bird's head" style grip. It was available chambered in both the .45 Long Colt and .357 Magnum cartridges. The gun is 8+1⁄4 inches long, and its barrel is 3+1⁄2 inches.
Stampede Buntline Carbine
[edit]This is probably the most major of changes in the Stampede revolver line, and features a very long 18" barrel and a wood shoulder stock. It still is single-action with fixed sights, holding six .45 Long Colt cartridges. It is 34 inches long. (One must be careful when firing this or any revolving rifle, because of the side-blast at the junction of cylinder and barrel.)
Stampede Gemini
[edit]This model of the Stampede was made for people who prefer larger-framed revolvers. It is in a dimmer shade of silver, and has a darker-colored wood grip and a larger frame than the regular Stampede Old West. It has a fixed front sight with a 5+1⁄2-inch barrel and 11 inches total length, and holds six 45 Long Colt cartridges.
Stampede Philadelphia
[edit]This is a heavier model of the Stampede Old West, with smooth walnut grips. It weighs about 1/2 pound more than the Stampede Old West, 3.76 pounds (60 ounces) unloaded.
Stampede Deluxe
[edit]This is a more exclusive version of the Stampede Old West. This revolver is also available in .357 Magnum, but both models hold six rounds. It has three different barrel lengths, 4+3⁄4, 5+1⁄2 and 7+1⁄2 inches. It has walnut grips and a fixed front sight.
Stampede Inox
[edit]This is a standard Stampede Old West with an Inox finish. This gun has a black polymer grip, and the rest of it is stainless steel. It takes six .45 Long Colt cartridges. It has a fixed front sight and a 5+1⁄2" barrel. It comes with a 4 and 3/4" barrel as well. It also takes .45 Colt cartridges.
Stampede Bisley
[edit]This is a model of the Stampede with a bent-down polymer or walnut grip like the original Bisley Colts. It is popular with people who want a closer reach to the trigger, which this bent-down grip provides; the revolver also is less prone to twisting upward in the hand when fired, making it better for target shooters. It has a fixed sight and a 5+1⁄2" barrel, and uses .45 Long Colt cartridges.
Stampede
[edit]This is the original Stampede. It is available in a blued finish, nickel finish, or Inox. It has a 5+1⁄2" barrel, a fixed front sight and wood, walnut or polymer grips.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Sadowski, Robert A., ed. (2015). Gun Trader's Guide, Thirty-Seventh Edition: A Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Collectible Firearms with Current Market Values. Simon and Schuster. p. 45. ISBN 9781634504768.
- ^ Engel, Tara Dixon (2015). The Handgun Guide for Women: Shoot Straight, Shoot Safe, and Carry with Confidence. Zenith Press. p. 89. ISBN 9781627888103.
