The Colt Single Action Army (SAA) Peacemaker in .357 Magnum is a 6-round single-action revolver with a 5.5-inch blued barrel and a color case-hardened steel frame. This is the same basic design that has been in production since 1873, chambered here in .357 Magnum. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Colt Mfg 
• Model Name: Single Action Army (SAA) 
• MPN: P1650 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11 inches 
• Weight: 2.6 lbs (42 oz) 
• Finish: Blued barrel with Color Case Hardened frame 
• Grip Material: Black Composite Double Eagle 
   

Detailed Features 

The single-action mechanism requires manually cocking the hammer before each shot, giving deliberate control over each firing. The steel frame with color case-hardened finish is both visually traditional and durable. 
 
The blued 5.5-inch barrel provides corrosion resistance while the fixed blade front sight gives a clean aiming reference. The .357 Magnum chambering also accepts .38 Special, which adds loading flexibility for practice or reduced-recoil shooting. 
 
The black composite grip gives a functional hold and is a period-style double eagle pattern.

The Colt SAA Peacemaker .357 Magnum draws reactions that are hard to separate from the gun's historical weight. Most discussion threads start there.

The heritage and design get near-universal appreciation. The SAA is one of the most recognizable revolvers in American history, and the blued-and-case-hardened combination is specifically praised for looking the part.

Build quality and craftsmanship are consistently praised. Colt's manufacturing standards on the SAA are considered a benchmark, and owners find the action smooth and the assembly tight.

Shooting the revolver gets positive marks. The balance and weight distribution are described as satisfying, and the .357 Magnum chambering gives it real capability. Shooters appreciate that .38 Special is also compatible for lighter work.

The 5.5-inch barrel length is the classic SAA "artillery" configuration, and some owners specifically choose it over the 4.75-inch or 7.5-inch alternatives for balance.

Recoil with .357 Magnum gets mentioned. Most find it manageable; a few prefer .38 Special for volume shooting.

Price is a recurring subject. The Colt SAA carries a significant premium over other single-action revolvers, and buyers debate whether the Colt name and provenance are worth the difference relative to alternatives from Ruger or USFA.

Customization comes up occasionally. Grips are the most common modification topic.