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Plenty of single actions look the part. The Taylors & Company 1873 Gunfighter goes a step further and fits the part, too. Built by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylor's, it takes the classic 1873 pattern and stretches the grip to Army size, giving you extra pinky room and a fuller handle than the standard Navy-sized frame most reproductions wear. If you've ever picked up a traditional single action and felt your little finger curling under the butt, this is the fix.
The Gunfighter's frame is forged rather than cast, which gives the steel a tighter grain structure and the kind of durability you want in a revolver that sees regular match use. The frame wears a color case hardened finish with all the swirling blues and grays that make each one a little different, while the 5.5 inch barrel and six-round cylinder carry a deep blue. Steel backstrap and trigger guard round it out, and smooth walnut grips keep the whole package looking right at home in a leather rig. At around 36 ounces, it has enough heft to settle full-power magnum loads without feeling like a boat anchor on your hip.
Chambering matters here. The .357 Magnum gives you real authority for trail carry and handgun hunting practice, while .38 Special runs through the same cylinder for cheap, soft-shooting range days and cowboy action stages. That flexibility is a big reason this caliber stays the practical pick in the 1873 lineup. Sights are the traditional fixed setup, a blade up front and a notch in the frame, and the 5.5 inch barrel splits the difference nicely between sight radius and handling speed.
The single action market has no shortage of Colt-pattern sixguns, but the combination of forged frame, Army-sized grip, and Uberti fit and finish puts this one ahead of the pack for people who plan to shoot theirs, not just admire it. Whether you're chasing match times or just love the feel of four clicks on a Saturday morning, the Gunfighter delivers the goods.
Yes. Like most .357 Magnum revolvers, this one will chamber and fire .38 Special from the same cylinder. That makes practice sessions and cowboy action matches a lot easier on the wallet, and .38s shoot noticeably softer, which is great for newer single action fans.
It's manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylor's & Company out of Virginia. Uberti has been building Colt-pattern reproductions for decades and is widely considered one of the best in the business, so fit and finish on these tend to be excellent.
The big change is the grip. The Gunfighter uses a larger Army-sized grip with extra room for your pinky, paired with a steel backstrap and trigger guard. Shooters with medium to large hands usually find it more comfortable and easier to control, especially with full-power .357 loads.
It's one of the better options at its level. The forged frame is built to handle the round counts of regular competition, the 5.5 inch barrel gives a nice sight radius without being slow out of leather, and the bigger grip helps with a consistent draw. Plenty of SASS competitors run Taylor's Uberti guns for exactly these reasons.
| UPC | 839665009956 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550857 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 3.2 |
| Sights | Blade Front, Notched Rear |
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