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Most 1873 pattern single actions share one common complaint: the grip runs short if your hands are on the larger side. Taylor's & Company solved that with the Gunfighter. They took their forged steel Cattleman frame and fitted it with the longer, wider 1860 Army-style smooth walnut grip, so your pinky stays on the wood and the revolver rolls in your hand under recoil the way a proper single action should. It sounds like a small change until you shoot one back to back with a standard Cattleman. Then it makes all the sense in the world.
That Army-sized grip is not just about comfort. Cowboy action competitors figured out years ago that the extra real estate gives you a more consistent hold from draw to draw, which translates to faster follow-up shots and better hits on the clock. The forged frame plays into that too. Forging aligns the steel's grain structure for added strength, which is exactly what you want in a revolver that will see thousands of rounds at matches or weekend range trips. And since it is chambered in .357 Magnum, you can run soft-shooting .38 Special all day and save the magnums for when you want a little thunder.
This one wears the traditional dress: a 4.75 inch blued barrel, blued cylinder, and a color case hardened frame with those swirling blues and straw tones that make every one unique. Sights are the classic fixed blade front and notch rear, simple and snag-free. Overall length runs about 10.35 inches with a carry-friendly weight around 2.45 pounds. Manufactured by Uberti in Italy for Taylor's & Company, the fit and polish are what you would expect from the folks who have been building these reproductions longer than just about anyone.
Whether you are gearing up for cowboy action matches, building out a western rig, or just want a big-bore feeling single action that fits a full-sized hand, the 1873 Gunfighter earns its spot in the safe. It is one of those revolvers that gets handed around the counter and comes back with a grin every time.
Yes. Like any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, it will happily run .38 Special ammunition too. That makes it a great match gun, since .38 Special is cheaper, softer shooting, and the standard choice for cowboy action competition.
The big difference is the grip. Taylor's fitted the longer, wider 1860 Army-style smooth walnut grip to their forged steel Cattleman frame, giving folks with medium to large hands full purchase on the gun instead of a dangling pinky. The result is a more consistent hold and better control shot to shot.
It is built by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylor's & Company out of Virginia. Uberti has been making high-quality 1873 reproductions for decades, and the fit, finish, and timing on these guns reflect that experience.
It is one of the more popular choices for it. The forged frame is built to handle high round counts, the Army-sized grip gives a repeatable hold from the draw, and the 4.75 inch barrel clears leather quickly. Run .38 Special loads and it is smooth, fast, and easy on the hands over a long match.
| UPC | 839665002933 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 555148 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Package Height | 2.0 |
| Package Width | 8.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 3.4 |
| Sights | Fixed Blade | Notch Rear |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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