The Cimarron El Malo 2 is a single action revolver chambered for .357 Mag and .38 Spl. It has a 7.5-inch octagon barrel, a 6-round cylinder, and a blued finish paired with a walnut grip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: El Malo 2 
• Caliber: .357 Mag / .38 Spl 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 in 
• Finish: Blued 
• Grip: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 7.5-inch octagon barrel in blued steel 
• 6-round cylinder accepting .357 Mag and .38 Spl 
• Walnut grip panels 
• Full blued finish on frame and barrel

Owners of the Cimarron El Malo 2 frequently praise the fit and finish for a production single action revolver at its price point. The walnut grips and blued octagon barrel draw consistent compliments from buyers who want the western aesthetic without hand-fitted custom pricing.

The 7.5-inch barrel is a preference divider. Shooters who use it for cowboy action competition or range work appreciate the sight radius and the smooth single action pull, while others find the longer barrel less practical for anything beyond holster work and display.

Trigger feel is generally well-received on the El Malo 2, though some owners note minor timing inconsistencies that benefit from a break-in period or a light action job. Value perception is strong among those entering single action shooting, but collectors wanting Italian-made authenticity sometimes compare it unfavorably to higher-end options.