Smith Carbines: Orig vs Pietta?

[Earl Burlin]

Just bought a Pietta repro Smith.

In terms of handling, texture, balance, etc. how does it compare to an original? When you?re handling and shooting it, how authentic of an experience is it? Can?t afford an original right now to compare it to and am stuck far away from any events.

Thanks!

[Lou Lou Lou]

PM sent, hope it helps

[Maillemaker]

I have an original and 2 Piettas. I find that to the eye the Pietta is a very faithful reproduction. In handling and function, you really can't tell any difference, except that the original has a massively strong trigger pull. I want to say it is like 14 pounds pull. I'd have to go check again.

Steve