The Cimarron New Sheriff (CA332) is a single-action .45 Colt revolver with a 3.5" barrel, 6-round cylinder, steel frame, color case-hardened finish, and walnut grips. It weighs 3.1 lbs and comes new in box. The ejector rod and housing make clearing spent casings straightforward. It's styled after classic frontier revolvers and built to Cimarron's Italian-manufactured standards. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action Type: Revolver (Single Action) 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 3.1 lbs. 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish: Color Case Hardened 
• Frame Material: Steel 
• Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms 
• Model Number: CA332 
   

Detailed Features 

• Color case-hardened finish is applied to the frame and gives each gun a slightly different pattern; it also adds surface hardness without making the steel brittle. 
• Walnut grips are comfortable in hand and look appropriate for the period-correct styling. 
• Ejector rod and housing for reliable extraction of spent brass. 
• Single-action mechanism requires cocking the hammer before each shot. 
   

Usage Scenarios 

1. Cowboy action shooting. The 3.5" barrel fits the "Sheriff's Model" category used in SASS and similar competitions, and .45 Colt is a standard legal caliber. 
2. Collecting. The color case-hardened finish and traditional construction make it a good display piece for Western firearms collectors. 
3. Range use. Manageable size and classic trigger make it enjoyable to shoot for anyone who appreciates single-action revolvers.

Buyers of the New Sheriff CA332 consistently appreciate the craftsmanship. The color case-hardened finish, walnut grips, and overall fit are described as well-executed for the price. Shooters who use it in cowboy action competition find it reliable and accurate with standard .45 Colt loads.

The single-action mechanism is noted as a practical limitation for self-defense: you need to manually cock the hammer for each shot, which is appropriate for its intended use but worth understanding before buying. Some reviewers consider the price high compared to other single-action revolvers in the market, though most feel the Cimarron build quality justifies it.

Overall the New Sheriff is well-regarded among cowboy action shooters and collectors who want a compact .45 Colt SAA-pattern revolver with authentic styling. Buyers looking for a modern defensive revolver should look elsewhere.