Cimarron Arizona Ranger Competition
Cimarron Firearms Company · Revolver · In Production · 2023
Also known as: Arizona Ranger Competition SA, Cimarron Arizona Ranger
Overview
The Cimarron Arizona Ranger Competition is a single-action revolver built as a competition-tuned reproduction of the Colt Single Action Army (Peacemaker). Introduced in 2023 for Cowboy Action Shooting competitors, it is manufactured for Cimarron by F.lli Pietta of Italy and chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-round fluted cylinder. It features a color-casehardened steel frame, blued barrel and cylinder, checkered walnut grips, an engraved barrel, and a gunsmith-tuned action, and is offered with 4.75-inch and 5.5-inch barrels.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1111 g (39.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 363 mm (14.29") |
| Barrel Length | 121 mm (4.76") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Color Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Tuned Competition Action, Engraved Barrel, Fluted Cylinder, Checkered Walnut Grips, Fixed Sights, Blade Front Sight
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Mike Harvey
Notes
Mechanically identical to the classic Colt Single Action Army pattern. Also offered in .45 Colt. The Competition model complements Cimarron's Arizona Ranger Big Iron line.
Background
Cimarron founder Mike Harvey named the Arizona Ranger in honor of the Arizona Rangers, a mounted law enforcement agency created by the Arizona Territorial Legislature in 1901 to suppress train robbery, cattle rustling, and outlawry as the territory pushed toward statehood.