The Standard Manufacturing Single Action Revolver is chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel and a color case-hardened finish. The single-action mechanism requires manually cocking the hammer before each shot, which is the traditional operation style for this type of revolver. The .45 Colt cartridge has significant stopping power, and the 5.5-inch barrel gives it a practical velocity advantage over shorter-barreled variants while keeping the overall package manageable. Capacity is 6 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Single Action Revolver 
• Manufacturer: Standard Manufacturing 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish Per Color: Case Hardened 
• UPC: 854581007503 
   
  The color case-hardened finish is the visual centerpiece. The mottled blues, purples, and browns that result from the hardening process vary from gun to gun, so each one looks a little different. Standard Manufacturing produces these in the U.S. to close tolerances. The ergonomic grips are designed for comfortable handling during extended range sessions. This is a traditional cowboy-action-style revolver suited to target shooting, hunting, and collecting.

Owners of the Standard Mfg .45 Colt single-action focus heavily on the case-hardened finish. The color variation and quality of the surface treatment get frequent praise as genuinely attractive at this price point. The action is described as smooth and crisp for a production revolver, which matters for cowboy action shooting competitors who care about trigger consistency. Build quality reviews are positive overall, with the fit of the cylinder and timing cited as solid. The main reservation in user discussions is price: Standard Manufacturing sits above clone-market SAA alternatives, and buyers sometimes weigh it against Ruger Vaquero or custom-tuned options. Those who do buy tend to be satisfied with the craftsmanship and view it as a collector-worthy piece that still shoots well.