The Cimarron SAA Bisley is a single-action revolver chambered in .44-40 Win with a 7.5-inch barrel. The frame is color case hardened and the barrel and cylinder are blued. It holds 6 rounds and has walnut grips with 3-dot sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: Bisley 
• Caliber: .44-40 Win 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Color Case Hardened frame, Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 7.5-inch barrel in a blued finish 
• Color case hardened frame 
• Bisley-pattern grip frame and hammer 
• Walnut grips 
• 3-dot sights

Owners of the Cimarron SAA Bisley in .44-40 frequently mention the longer 7.5-inch barrel as a reason they chose it over shorter variants, citing the improved sight radius and the balanced feel when shooting from a rest or standing position. The Bisley grip frame draws strong opinions: those who shoot it regularly say it manages recoil better than the standard plow-handle frame, while those accustomed to traditional SA grips sometimes find it awkward at first.

The .44-40 chambering has a niche following. Owners who handload appreciate the cartridge's versatility, and the caliber's connection to 19th-century lever-action rifles appeals to cowboy-action shooters looking for a matched rifle-pistol pairing. Factory .44-40 ammunition is less common than .357 Magnum or .45 Colt, which a minority of buyers discover too late.

The color case hardened finish on the frame varies from unit to unit, which dedicated owners seem to enjoy as individual character. The blued cylinder and barrel are reported as holding up well with proper maintenance. The common criticism is the same as with most Cimarron revolvers at this tier: the factory action benefits from a professional smoothing job before competitive use.