The Cimarron Firearms Model P is a single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 7.5-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It comes with a color case-hardened finish and is built with steel components and walnut wood grips. The revolver ships new in box. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action Type: Revolver 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish: Color Case Hardened 
• Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms 
• Model Number: Model P 
   

Detailed Features 

The Model P uses a traditional single-action mechanism. You cock the hammer manually before each shot, which gives a clean, consistent trigger break and tends to encourage more deliberate shooting. The 7.5-inch barrel adds sight radius and improves downrange velocity, which matters at the longer distances common in cowboy action shooting. Sights are a front blade paired with a fixed rear groove. The color case-hardened finish is applied through a traditional case-hardening process that produces the characteristic mottled blue, grey, and brown patterning on the frame. .357 Mag cylinders also accept .38 Special, expanding your ammunition options. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

Cowboy action shooting is the natural home for the Model P. The single-action format, 7.5-inch barrel length, and period-correct aesthetics are well-suited to SASS competition. It also works for general range use and as a hunting sidearm for medium game, where the .357 Magnum has adequate power at reasonable distances.

Discussion around the Cimarron Model P .357 Magnum centers on its authentic cowboy aesthetics and the quality of the color case-hardened finish. Most owners consider the finish one of the more visually appealing available on production single-action revolvers. The patterning on each frame is unique.

The trigger pull gets consistent praise. The single-action break is described as crisp and predictable, which helps with accuracy during both slow deliberate fire and the faster pace of cowboy action stages.

The .357 Mag / .38 Special dual compatibility comes up as a practical point. Owners appreciate the ability to run cheaper .38 Special for practice and step up to full-power .357 when needed.

The main criticisms are weight and size. At 7.5 inches the barrel is long, and the all-steel construction makes this a heavy revolver. That's expected for the format, but it does come up when people compare it to shorter-barreled options. A small number of owners have noted minor fit-and-finish inconsistencies, though most reviews rate build quality positively overall.

Fit and finish are excellent, and mine handled about 50 rounds without a single issue before bad weather ended the session.