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There's a reason the Smoke Wagon keeps showing up on the hips of cowboy action competitors, and this Short Stroke version in .45 Colt is the one serious single-action fans gravitate toward. The big deal here is the action itself. Taylor's exclusive Short Stroke design reduces how far the hammer has to travel before it locks back, which means faster follow-up shots and less hand movement between them. Add the Taylor Tuned treatment, where in-house gunsmiths hand polish the internals, set the timing, and fit custom springs for a trigger that breaks right around 3 pounds, and you end up with one of the smoothest hammer and trigger combinations you'll find on a production single action.
The foundation is a forged steel frame wearing rich color case hardening, matched to a blued 4.75 inch barrel and blued six-shot cylinder. The checkered walnut grip is Navy sized, which runs a little slimmer than a standard Army grip, and a lot of folks with small to medium hands find it settles into the palm better and helps the gun point more naturally. The hammer sits lower too, so reaching it with your thumb doesn't require breaking your grip. Total weight comes in at 2.27 pounds with an overall length of 10.35 inches, a nicely balanced package that carries well in a rig all day.
Traditional single actions are notorious for skinny, hard-to-find sights. Taylor's addressed that here with a widened rear sight channel and a wider front blade, giving you a sight picture you can pick up quickly when the timer beeps or when you're plinking steel at the back of the range.
Whether you're chasing faster stage times in cowboy action matches or you just appreciate a .45 Colt sixgun with a genuinely refined action, this one delivers the goods. Classic looks on the outside, thoughtful upgrades everywhere it counts.
It's a Taylor's exclusive design that shortens how far the hammer travels before it reaches full cock. Less hammer travel means quicker cocking with your thumb and faster shot-to-shot times, which is exactly why this setup is so popular with cowboy action competitors. For casual range use, it just makes the gun easier and more pleasant to run.
Taylor Tuned models get worked over by Taylor's in-house gunsmiths with hand polished internals, precise timing, and custom springs that lighten the hammer and trigger pull. On this model, the trigger is set at roughly 3 pounds. It's a genuinely noticeable step up from a box-stock single action right out of the gate.
Yes, the Navy grip has a slimmer, slightly smaller profile than the standard Army style grip found on most 1873 pattern revolvers. Many people find it fills the hand better and helps manage the roll of .45 Colt recoil, especially if you don't have large hands. The checkering also gives you extra purchase that smooth grips don't.
Stick with standard pressure .45 Colt ammunition in this revolver. It's built on the traditional 1873 pattern, which is not designed for the hot loads intended only for heavier framed guns like the Ruger Blackhawk. Standard cowboy and factory .45 Colt loads are what this gun was made for, and it runs them beautifully.
| UPC | 839665002971 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 556201DE |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Sights | Blade Front |
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