The Chiappa Firearms Single Action Army is a .22 LR revolver in the 1873-22 series, built on the classic SAA silhouette. At 2.2 pounds with a 4.75-inch barrel and 6-round capacity, it's a lightweight single-action that suits range practice, cowboy action shooting, and small game. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model: Single Action Army 
• Series: 1873-22 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 2.2 pounds 
• Action Type: Single action 
• Hammer Type: Exposed 
   

Features 

 
The single-action mechanism requires manually cocking the exposed hammer before each shot, which is authentic to the original SAA design and gives deliberate control over each trigger pull. The .22 LR caliber keeps recoil low and ammunition costs manageable, practical for extended practice sessions. At 4.75 inches, the barrel length sits in the standard range for the SAA format, balancing handling with accuracy. The 2.2-pound weight makes it easy to carry all day at a shoot.

The 1873-22 draws shooters who want the SAA look and feel without the cost of a centerfire cartridge. The classic design gets consistent praise, and for casual plinking or cowboy action shooting, most users find it enjoyable and accurate enough at typical revolver distances. Affordable .22 LR ammunition is a real advantage here. It keeps range sessions cheap.

Critiques tend to center on reliability. Some users report occasional misfires or feeding issues, which comes up often enough to be worth noting. Build quality comparisons to more established revolver makers also surface in reviews; the general consensus is that the Chiappa 1873-22 is a solid recreational shooter but may not hold up as well under heavy or sustained use. It's positioned as a fun, economical range gun rather than a competition or heavy-duty firearm.