The Cimarron Pistolero is a single-action revolver chambered for both .357 Magnum and 9mm Luger via a dual-cylinder setup. It has a 4.75-inch barrel, a 6-round capacity, and a color case hardened steel frame with a walnut grip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: Pistolero 
• Action: Single Action Only 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / 9mm Luger 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs 
• Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The dual-cylinder setup is the practical centerpiece: the revolver ships with two cylinders — one for .357 Magnum / .38 Special, and one for 9mm Luger — letting you switch between calibers depending on ammunition availability or cost. 
 
The color case hardened finish is traditional and attractive, with a natural variation in the color pattern that gives each gun a slightly different look. It's both a functional corrosion barrier and the main aesthetic feature of this model. 
 
Walnut grips are a step above plastic alternatives in both feel and appearance. The blade front and notched rear sights are standard single-action iron sights — fixed and straightforward. 
 
The SAO action requires cocking the hammer for each shot, which is traditional for the 1873 Peacemaker-style design. Trigger pull is typically light and clean on well-fitted SA revolvers. 
 

Usage 

 
The Pistolero fits well in Western shooting sports (Cowboy Action) where single-action revolvers are used in period-correct configurations. The dual-cylinder flexibility is useful for shooters who want the option to train with cheaper 9mm and compete or hunt with .357. It also has clear collector appeal based on its historical styling.

The Cimarron Pistolero .357/9mm dual-caliber revolver draws an audience that appreciates traditional Western styling, with reactions splitting between collectors and practical users.

The vintage aesthetic is broadly praised. The color case hardened finish and walnut grips look the part, and many owners specifically bought this over modern revolvers because of the period-correct styling. Cowboy Action shooters in particular find it well-suited to the sport.

The dual-cylinder feature gets mixed reactions. Owners who use both calibers regularly appreciate the flexibility. Others find the cylinder swap process less seamless than expected — typically requiring the basepin to be removed and the cylinder swapped, which is standard SA revolver procedure but not as quick as some buyers anticipated.

Accuracy feedback is generally positive for .357 Magnum and .38 Special. Some owners report that the 9mm cylinder produces larger groups due to the headspacing difference between a rimless and rimmed cartridge in a single-action cylinder — this is a known characteristic of dual-caliber SA revolvers and worth knowing before purchase.

The weight at 2.5 lbs comes up for shooters who use the revolver for extended range sessions. It's within normal range for steel-frame SA revolvers but heavier than some alternatives.

Overall, buyers who want a quality Western-style revolver with caliber flexibility and are aware of the inherent tradeoffs tend to be satisfied. Those expecting modern DA revolver performance from a traditional SA design occasionally find it limiting.