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Plenty of single actions look the part. The Short Stroke Smoke Wagon from Taylors and Company is one of the few that was purpose-built to win matches while doing it. Made by Uberti and finished stateside, it starts with the 1873 pattern everybody recognizes, then shortens the hammer throw so cocking takes less travel and less time. When you're running a cowboy action stage and every split second counts, that reduced stroke adds up fast. Even if you never shoot a match, it just makes the gun quicker and easier to run.
This is the Taylor Tuned version, which means the action work is already done before it ever reaches your hands. You get custom hammer and base pin springs, a wire bolt spring, and jig-cut positive angles on the trigger and sear for a clean, reliable break. The trigger is set at three pounds, and the overall feel is about as smooth as factory single actions get. Folks who have paid a gunsmith for this kind of tune-up know what a value it is to have it out of the box.
The case hardened steel frame and deep blued barrel and cylinder give it that proper Old West character, and the checkered walnut Navy-size grips add real traction that smooth stocks just don't offer. The low-profile hammer is easy to reach and quick to work, and the widened rear sight channel paired with a wider front blade gets your eyes on target faster than the skinny notch on a period-correct gun. At 5.5 inches, the barrel hits the sweet spot between sight radius and handling, and the whole revolver balances right at about 35 ounces.
Chambered in .45 Colt with a six-round cylinder, this one is at home on the competition line, plinking at the range, or riding in a leather rig just because it looks good doing it. If a smooth, fast single action is what you're after, this is the one to handle first.
The hammer's arc of travel is shortened compared to a traditional single action, so it takes less thumb movement to cock the gun for each shot. That shaves real time off stage runs in cowboy action matches, which is exactly why short stroke actions became popular in that sport. It also makes the gun feel quicker and easier to run for casual range work.
It's manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylors and Company, who inspect each gun before it ships. This Taylor Tuned version gets additional action work, including custom springs and jig-cut trigger and sear surfaces, with the trigger pull set at three pounds.
It's one of the most popular choices in the sport, and for good reason. The short stroke hammer, three pound tuned trigger, checkered grips, and widened sights are all match-oriented upgrades layered onto the classic 1873 pattern. It's ready to compete right out of the box without a trip to the gunsmith.
The Taylor Tuned model adds hand-fitted action work on top of the standard gun. That includes custom hammer and base pin springs, a wire bolt spring, jig-cut positive angles on the trigger and sear, and a trigger pull set at three pounds. The result is a noticeably smoother, lighter hammer and trigger feel than the standard version.
| UPC | 839665002988 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 556202DE |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Sights | Blade Front/Notched Rear |
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