The Chiappa SAA 1873 is a single-action revolver chambered in .17 HMR with a 7.5-inch barrel. It holds 10 rounds, notable for a single-action revolver cylinder in a rimfire caliber, and has a blued barrel and cylinder with a black plastic grip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model Name: SAA 1873 
• SKU: 3456535 
• UPC: 8053670711471 
• Caliber: .17 HMR 
• Action Type: SAO (Single Action Only) 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 13 inches 
• Weight: 2.1 lbs (33.6 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed Front / Adjustable Rear 
• Grip Material: Black Plastic 
• Finish: Blued Barrel & Cylinder 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 7.5-inch barrel gives the .17 HMR room to reach closer to its velocity potential. This caliber benefits meaningfully from barrel length, and at 7.5 inches you're getting near-full performance from the cartridge. 
 
Adjustable rear sights paired with a fixed front let you dial in point of impact for different loads or distances. The SAO action requires cocking the hammer for each shot, which slows the pace of fire but keeps the trigger pull light and consistent, a good trade for precision rimfire work. 
 
The blued finish on barrel and cylinder is traditional and attractive for a revolver in this style. The 10-round cylinder capacity is above typical SAA configurations. 
 
The black plastic grip is functional if not particularly attractive. Some owners swap it for wood or aftermarket options for a more traditional look.

The Chiappa SAA 1873 in .17 HMR gets a positive reception from collectors and rimfire enthusiasts, with some practical notes from range users.

The vintage single-action aesthetic is the primary draw. Owners regularly mention the blued finish and SAA design as visually appealing. It's the kind of rimfire revolver that has collector appeal beyond just function. The .17 HMR caliber choice reinforces this: it's an enthusiast round that performs well at range for small game and targets.

Accuracy feedback is consistently good. The 7.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sight let owners tune the gun for their preferred loads. The flat trajectory of .17 HMR plays to the longer barrel well.

The SAO trigger gets standard praise, light and clean, which suits deliberate precision shooting. Recoil from .17 HMR is mild, making extended range sessions comfortable.

Practical criticisms center on the grip (plastic is functional but spartan for a visually oriented revolver) and on load sensitivity. .17 HMR revolvers in general can have cylinder gap blast issues, and some owners report better results with specific ammunition brands.

The price point relative to comparable Ruger and Heritage rimfire SAA options comes up in discussions, with opinions splitting on whether the Chiappa's aesthetics and capacity justify the difference.