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Most 1873 pattern revolvers leave your pinky with nowhere to go. Taylor's fixed that with the Gunfighter. Instead of the Navy-size grip frame you'll find on typical Cattleman models, this one wears the longer, slightly wider 1860 Army grip. On paper it sounds like a small tweak. In your hand it changes everything, especially if you wear large gloves. All four fingers land on the checkered walnut, the gun settles deeper into your palm, and recoil from .45 Colt loads rolls back instead of twisting.
The foundation here is a forged steel frame, not a casting, which gives the steel better grain structure and the kind of strength you want if you plan to run this revolver hard in cowboy action matches. The frame carries a genuine color case hardened finish with those swirling blues and straw tones, set against a deep blued 4.75 inch barrel and cylinder. Made by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylor's & Company, the fit and polish are what you'd expect from the folks who have been building 1873 reproductions longer than just about anyone.
Everything else stays true to the original pattern. You get a six round cylinder loaded and unloaded one at a time through the right side gate, a fixed blade front sight paired with a frame notch rear, and that crisp four click hammer draw single action fans know by heart. Overall length comes in at 10.35 inches with a weight around 2.45 pounds, which balances beautifully with the 4.75 inch barrel, the same length that rode in countless holsters back in the day.
This one makes sense for cowboy action competitors who want more grip to drive the gun between targets, western history buffs who appreciate the Army grip profile, and anyone whose hands always felt cramped on a standard Cattleman. The checkering adds real traction when your palms get sweaty on a hot match day, something smooth grips can't offer. It's a working six-shooter with the looks to match.
Standard 1873 models use the shorter Navy-size grip, which leaves larger hands hanging off the bottom. The Gunfighter uses the 1860 Army grip, which is longer and slightly wider, so all four fingers get on the wood. If you've ever felt cramped on a Peacemaker-style revolver, this grip is the fix.
It's manufactured by Uberti in Italy, which has been building high quality 1873 reproductions for decades, then imported and spec'd by Taylor's & Company. The frame is forged rather than cast, which gives it better steel grain structure and strength for regular use.
It's one of the more popular picks for it. The forged frame holds up to high round counts, the checkered walnut grip gives you traction during fast transitions, and the Army-size grip helps you control the gun one handed. The 4.75 inch barrel also clears leather quickly, which matters on the clock.
Like the original 1873 pattern, cartridges go in and out one at a time through the loading gate on the right side of the frame, with the hammer at half cock to free the cylinder. The ejector rod under the barrel pushes empties out. It's slower than a swing-out cylinder, but that traditional manual of arms is a big part of the charm.
| UPC | 839665001950 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 555151 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Package Height | 2.0 |
| Package Width | 7.7 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 3.05 |
| Sights | Fixed Blade | Notch Rear |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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