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The Runnin Iron earned its reputation in the cowboy mounted shooting arena, where a revolver has to run fast and take a beating. Taylor's & Company developed the design with input from mounted shooter Denny Chapman and Wild West showman Deke Rivers, and it shows in the details. The hammer spur sits lower and wider than a standard 1873 pattern, so your thumb finds it without hunting, and the wide trigger gives your finger a bigger, more forgiving surface when you're working the gun quickly. Built on a forged steel frame by Uberti, this is a serious working revolver dressed up in classic Single Action Army lines.
The Black Rock treatment covers the barrel, cylinder, and frame in a polished black nitride finish that does more than look sharp. Nitride is a surface treatment, not a coating, so it won't flake or wear thin like traditional bluing. It also creates a slicker surface between moving parts, needs less lubrication, and shrugs off moisture and holster wear. If you shoot in dusty arenas or sweat through summer matches, this finish earns its keep. On top of that, this model is Taylor Tuned, meaning the action gets hand polished and fitted with custom springs before it leaves the shop. The result is a hammer that cocks smooth and light right out of the box, no gunsmith trip required.
Chambered in .45 Long Colt with a six shot cylinder, the 3.5 inch barrel keeps the overall length right around 9 inches and the balance quick in the hand. The one piece checkered walnut grip is cut to the slimmer Navy size, which a lot of folks find faster to control during recoil than the larger Army profile. Sights are traditional, with a fixed blade up front and a notch in the rear frame. Whether you're chasing balloons from the saddle, running a cowboy action stage on foot, or just want a slick single action that feels custom without the custom wait, this one delivers.
Taylor Tuned models get extra attention from the gunsmiths at Taylor's & Company before shipping. The internal action parts are hand polished and the factory springs are swapped for custom ones, giving you a lighter hammer pull and a smoother, faster cycling action. It's essentially an action job built in from the start, so the revolver is ready to compete right out of the box.
Black Rock is Taylor's name for a polished black nitride treatment applied to the barrel, cylinder, and frame. Because nitride hardens the surface of the steel itself rather than sitting on top like bluing, it resists holster wear, corrosion, and scratching far better than traditional finishes. It also reduces friction between moving parts, so the action stays slick with less oil and less cleaning effort.
Both. It was originally designed for mounted shooting, which is why it has the low, wide hammer spur and wide trigger for fast one-handed work, but those same features make it a favorite on ground stages too. The 3.5 inch barrel clears leather quickly and the tuned action keeps split times short, so plenty of cowboy action competitors run them from the ground.
Yes, it's chambered for standard .45 Long Colt and handles typical factory loads, including the lighter cowboy action loads most competitors prefer. Stick with standard pressure ammunition rather than the heavy hunting loads made for large frame modern revolvers. For match use, soft shooting cowboy loads pair nicely with the tuned action and short barrel.
| UPC | 839665003305 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RC1/550884DE |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Taylor Polished Black Nitride |
| Barrel Length | 3.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0 |
| Sights | Fixed Front, Notched Rear |
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