The Cimarron El Malo Pre-War is a single action revolver chambered in .38 Special/.357 Mag with a 4.75-inch barrel. It has a color case hardened pre-war frame and blued finish, with walnut grips and a 6-round cylinder. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: El Malo Pre-War 
• Caliber: .38 Special/.357 Mag 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6rd 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 in 
• Color/Finish: Blued, Color Case Hardened 
   

Detailed Features 

• Pre-war frame configuration (1896-1940 period style) 
• Color case hardened frame with blued barrel and cylinder 
• Walnut grips 
• 6-round cylinder capacity 
• 4.75-inch barrel

Owners of the El Malo Pre-War tend to appreciate the color case hardening and walnut grip combination, which sets it apart from more plain single action options. The pre-war frame profile draws in collectors and shooters who want period-correct aesthetics without chasing original antiques.

The .357 Mag chambering also accepting .38 Special is a practical plus that gets mentioned regularly. Shooters can train with lighter .38 Special loads and still have .357 capability on hand. The 4.75-inch barrel length suits most holster setups and is the classic single action carry length.

Complaints center on Cimarron's quality control consistency, which some owners find variable from one example to the next. Trigger feel on the El Malo gets mixed responses, with some finding it crisp and others wanting a smoother pull out of the box.