The Standard Manufacturing SAA is a single action revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt with a 7.5-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It has a case-hardened frame paired with a blued finish and ships with a one-piece wood grip. Fixed sights are standard on this configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Standard Manufacturing 
• Model: SAA 
• Caliber: .45 Long Colt 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Case Hardened Frame, Blued 
• Grips: Wood, One-Piece 
   

Detailed Features 

• 7.5-inch barrel in a classic single action configuration 
• 6-round cylinder in .45 Long Colt 
• Case-hardened frame with blued barrel and cylinder finish 
• One-piece wood grip 
• Fixed sights

Owners of the Standard Manufacturing SAA point to the case-hardened frame finish as the standout visual feature, with color case hardening that comes through clearly compared to many production single action revolvers. The 7.5-inch barrel gives the gun a classic cavalry feel, and most owners report good balance despite the longer tube.

The single action trigger on the SAA is generally considered a highlight. Pull weight is consistent and the reset is short, making it pleasant to shoot at the range. The one-piece grip fits most hands well, though shooters with larger hands sometimes find it a touch small for extended sessions.

On value, the SAA occupies a middle ground. It is priced above entry-level single actions and below the Italian-made originals, and most owners feel the quality of the case hardening and blued finish justifies that positioning. A common note is that the fixed sights work fine at standard distances but offer no adjustment for those who want to fine-tune point of impact.