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Some revolvers just feel right the moment they hit your hand, and the Cimarron Lightning is one of them. It takes its styling cues from the Colt 1877 Lightning, the little double action favored by names like Billy the Kid, but Cimarron did something smart here. Instead of copying the original's famously fragile double action lockwork, they built it as a straightforward single action. You get all the 19th century character with none of the old headaches, plus it feeds on easy-to-find .38 Special instead of obsolete cartridges.
The one-piece smooth walnut birdshead grip is the heart of this gun. It rolls naturally in the hand under recoil and fits smaller hands especially well, which is why this model has become a go-to for folks introducing a spouse or younger family member to the shooting sports. At 1.79 pounds with a 3.5 inch barrel, it points quick, balances nicely, and .38 Special loads out of a steel-framed sixgun this size are downright pleasant. Owners regularly report tight groups from the fixed sights and smooth, reliable function right out of the box.
Built by Uberti in Italy to Cimarron's specs, this revolver wears a forged pre-war style frame with genuine color case hardening, set off by a standard blue barrel and six-shot cylinder and a brass backstrap and trigger guard. The exposed hammer and blade front sight keep the profile true to the period, while modern steel and manufacturing hold it all together. It is the kind of finish work that draws comments at the range.
This one earns its keep as a cowboy action piece, a trail companion, a plinker, or simply a beautiful example of frontier-era design done right. If a full-size Single Action Army feels like too much grip for your hand, the Lightning splits the difference perfectly. Load six, take your time, and enjoy shooting the way it used to be done.
It's single action only. The original 1877 Lightning was a double action, but its internals were notoriously delicate, so Cimarron redesigned this version around a simple, durable single action mechanism. You get the same classic profile and birdshead grip with far better long-term reliability, and you cock the hammer for each shot.
No, this model is chambered for .38 Special only. Stick with standard pressure .38 Special loads and it will serve you well for cowboy action matches, plinking, and general range time. Recoil with .38s in this 1.79 pound steel-framed gun is very mild.
It's one of the best in the category for that. The Lightning uses a smaller grip frame than a full-size Single Action Army, and the birdshead walnut grip fits medium and small hands really well. Combined with light .38 Special recoil, it makes a great first single action for a spouse or younger family member learning the ropes.
It's manufactured by Uberti in Italy to Cimarron's specifications, and Uberti has a well-earned reputation for excellent reproductions of Old West firearms. The color case hardened frame, blued barrel and cylinder, and brass trigger guard show off strong fit and finish, and owner feedback consistently praises both the build quality and out-of-the-box accuracy.
| UPC | 814230010544 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CA980 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 3.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 14 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Sights | Wide Front |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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