The Taylor's & Company 1873 Single Action Army is a .357 Magnum revolver that also chambers .38 Special. It has a 5.5-inch barrel, a casehardened steel frame, matte blue finish, and a 6-round cylinder. Weight is 2.5 lbs. Sights are fixed blade front and notch rear. The rate-of-twist is 1-in-16". A manual cylinder pin safety prevents accidental discharge. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1873 Single Action Army 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum (also accommodates .38 Special) 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs. 
• Finish: Matte Blue 
• Sights: Fixed Blade Front | Notch Rear 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16" 
• Safety Features: Manual Cylinder Pin Safety 
• Grip Shape: Army Grip Shape 
   

Features 

 
The single-action mechanism requires the hammer to be manually cocked before each shot. That's the traditional experience this platform is built around. The casehardened steel frame is durable and carries the classic look. Fixed sights work well straight from the box. The manual cylinder pin safety adds a margin of safety during handling and storage. 
 

Who It Fits 

 
Seasoned shooters drawn to cowboy action competitions will find the styling and caliber on point. Collectors wanting authentic single-action lines with solid construction will also get what they're after. The .357 Magnum chambering gives it useful stopping power for those who want it for home defense, though the 6-round single-action format has the usual tradeoffs compared to modern semi-automatics.

The Taylor's 1873 in .357 Magnum draws mostly positive feedback. Owners consistently call out the classic look and solid construction as highlights. The single-action trigger gets good marks for its smooth, light pull, and accuracy at the range tends to satisfy.

The .357 Magnum chambering is seen as a practical plus (it accepts .38 Special too, keeping costs manageable), and recoil is described as easy to handle for a full-power revolver.

The negatives that come up regularly: the revolver runs on the heavier side, which some find tiring over long range sessions. The single-action requirement to cock before each shot draws occasional criticism from shooters used to double-action revolvers, since it slows follow-up shots noticeably. Finish wear with regular use is another concern a portion of reviewers raise, though it doesn't appear to affect function. Six rounds is the other common gripe, especially for anyone comparing it against higher-capacity modern options.

Those larger army style grips fit my big hands perfectly.