44 Cal Single Action Revolvers
22 Long Rifle
Find the best single-action revolvers from a variety of top manufacturers at the lowest prices, in stock and ready to ship to you!.38-40 Caliber.44-40 Winchester.45 Long Colt.357 Magnum.38 Special.410 Shotshell and.45 Colt. Cimarron SA Frontier Old Model.44-40 Win Single Action Revolver 5.5' Barrel 6 R. Cimarron SA Frontier Old. 1873 Single Action Revolver 44 MAG 4.75' Barrel Color-Case Hardened SAT73-800 Our Frontier series showcases all our top quality features and finishes. These 1873 revolvers are truly shooting works of art!
$1,499.99
COLT FRONTIER SCOUT LAWMAN SERIES “WYATT EARP” 22 LR USED GUN INV 235781
$1,099.99
COLT NEW FRONTIER THE DUKE JOHN WAYNE EDITION 22LR USED GUN INV 235780
$999.99
44 Cal Single Action Revolvers
357 MAG
RUGER REDHAWK 357 MAG USED ITEM INV 226012
$699.99
SMITH & WESSON 66-8 357 MAG USED GUN INV 236048
Traditions Single Action 44 Mag
$1,399.99
SMITH & WESSON MODEL 24-3 44 SPL USED GUN INV 229635
$1,399.99
COLT TROOPER MK III 357 MAG USED GUN INV 211269
$1,999.99
SMITH AND WESSON 686 NO DASH 357 MAG USED GUN INV 216692
36 Caliber Ball
$449.99
38 SPL
SMITH & WESSON 14-3 (SINGLE ACTION ONLY) 38SPL USED GUN INV 226779
45 LC
$6,500.00
COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY STOREKEEP 45 LONG COLT USED GUN INV 206837
If you like shooting competitions, then you need to check out that exciting sport of cowboy action shooting (CAS) that’s gaining quite a following worldwide. It involves 3 types of guns – revolvers, lever action rifles and shotguns. Try a few competitive matches and have some fun as you hone your skill. CAS shooters are friendly and, if you’re new to the sport, happy to share their experience and even offer some tips you could use.
Single Action Shooting Society or SASS is a global organization that preserves, promote and governs the sport of cowboy action shooting. As the name implies, the sport uses single action revolvers, similar to those used in the time of the Old West.
The competitive aspect of CAS make it necessary for revolvers to be modified or slicked up in the manner that is legal. Have your trigger fancied up at the very least. For instance, only a Bisley grip frame with a Bisley style hammer is allowable.
The heyday of the single-action revolver is prior to the 1870’s, before the invention and widespread popularity of the double-action revolver. For a single-action revolver to work, the shooter has to cock the hammer first to fire each shot. Even when the double-action revolver’s popularity was at its peak, the single-action revolver was still favored by most gunmen for its firm trigger that made it more accurate and its hammer that was easier to cock. While many single-action revolvers went into production, a few names became legendary for their superior quality.
Below, in no particular order, are the most preferred revolvers in CAS. They are featured to help narrow down your gun choices for use in competition. You can make some enhancements and modifications as long as they are within the permitted range.
Ruger Vaquero
The Ruger Vaquero was manufactured by Sturm, Ruger in 1993, based on the design of their earlier Ruger Blackhawk .357 magnum that was introduced in 1973. This modern six-shot single-action revolver is coated in blued steel with a gloss stainless finish that is very similar to 19th-century revolvers with nickel-plated finish. Although it leans much on the classic Old West revolver’s aesthetic preferences, the Ruger Vaquero is powerful by today’s standards.
Colt M 1873 Peacemaker
Credit: Mike Cumpston
The Colt M 1873 Peacemaker was originally developed in 1873 for military use but wasn’t standardized as a military revolver until 1892. The Peacemaker owed its moniker to its large size, precision and destructive force.
A popular variant of the Colt M 1873 is the Bisley model. It was initially produced for target shooting but rapidly gained the reputation as a fast shooting revolver. This ’73 variant has a longer grip frame, wide and lowered hammer, and a wider trigger.
After it was further developed as an inexpensive and more practical revolver for the military, the Colt M 1873 remained popular among lawmen, ranchers and outlaws for many more years.
Taylor’s 1875 Army Outlaw
Taylor’s 1875 Army Outlaw is a very close copy of the 1875 Remington® single-action revolvers, which retained Remington’s 1858 model’s solid frame and overall styling. Carrying a robust and dependable design, these revolvers are slightly heavier than the Colts. Both lawmen and citizens of the wild west acknowledged the rugged physical strength of this new Remington model.
The 1875 Army Outlaw is made with a casted frame, and comes with a somewhat distinct grip and different trigger pull distance which some shooters find as a welcome change. Frank James usually carried one of these revolvers during his outlaw years.
Freedom Arms Model 83 Premiere
Credit: Michael E. Cumpston
The Freedom Arms Model 83 Premiere is another modern revolver that’s popular among cowboy action shooting aficionados. Freedom Arms became widely known for developing single-action revolvers when they were still enormously popular. Their Premier class revolvers comes with a glossier finish and an original owner lifetime warranty.
The Model 83 Premiere still has a fast reload time and outstanding power behind its grip. The grip quality provides a perfect buffer to the minor recoil after every shot, which gives the user a smoother shot compared to other single-action revolvers.
The single-action revolvers featured above are all SASS-approved and in compliance with cowboy action shooting regulations. If you are looking for guns of superior quality and reputation for the sport, or if you just want to add one more to your competition arsenal, they are right here so don’t look any further.