Runnin' Iron
Taylor's & Company · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: Taylor's Runnin' Iron, 1873 Runnin' Iron, Runnin Iron
Overview
The Runnin' Iron is a single-action revolver built on the classic 1873 Colt Single Action Army pattern and offered by Taylor's & Company. Chambered in .45 Colt with a six-round cylinder, it is manufactured in Italy by Uberti and tuned for cowboy action and competitive single-action shooting. It features a wide trigger, a lower and wider hammer spur for faster thumb-cocking, checkered walnut grips, and fixed sights, and is available with 3.5-inch, 4.75-inch, and 5.5-inch barrels in stainless, blued, and Black Rock nitride finishes.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1105 g (39.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 263 mm (10.35") |
| Barrel Length | 121 mm (4.76") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right-Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Wide Trigger, Low Wide Hammer Spur, Checkered Walnut Grip, Fixed Sights
Variants
- Runnin' Iron Short Stroke - Competition
- Runnin' Iron Black Rock - Finish
Production
Current-production single-action revolver in Taylor's & Company catalog
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Made by Uberti (a Beretta Holding company) and imported/branded by Taylor's & Company. A Short Stroke competition version reduces hammer travel for faster follow-up shots.
Background
The Runnin' Iron is a modern cowboy-action refinement of the legendary 1873 Colt Single Action Army, the "Peacemaker" of the American West. Its low, wide hammer spur and wide trigger are designed for the speed-shooting demands of Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) competition.