The Taylor's & Co. Runnin Iron Deluxe is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt with a 3.5" barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It weighs 2.2 lbs (34.56 oz), and runs 9.1" overall. The finish is Taylor Polished Blued with a color case hardened frame. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylor's & Co. 
• Model Name: Runnin Iron Deluxe 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 9.1 inches 
• Weight: 2.2 lbs (34.56 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed blade front, notched rear 
• Grip: Checkered walnut 
• Finish: Taylor Polished Blued with Color Case Hardened Frame 
   

Detailed Features 

The polished blued finish on the barrel and cylinder contrasts well with the case hardened frame. Checkered walnut grips give a firm hold. The fixed blade front and notched rear sights are adequate for close-range work. The exposed hammer cocks cleanly for each shot, as expected from an SAO mechanism. At 3.5", the barrel is shorter than the traditional 4.75" or 5.5" lengths, which makes it more maneuverable but trades some sight radius. 
 

Usage 

The Runnin Iron Deluxe fits cowboy action shooting competition well, where the shorter barrel helps on the draw. The .45 Colt chambering is widely used in CAS. It also works for range plinking and as a collector piece given the polished finish and case hardened frame. The short barrel makes it less suited for longer-range target shooting compared to 4.75"+ barrel variants.

Owners generally like the Runnin Iron Deluxe for its looks and finish quality. The Taylor Polished Blued and case hardened frame combination draws consistent compliments. The fit and finish hold up well in person.

Performance at the range is described as reliable, and the .45 Colt caliber is well-regarded for stopping power with manageable recoil in an SAO frame. CAS competitors appreciate the shorter 3.5" barrel for faster draw times.

The main practical trade-off noted is the shorter barrel's effect on accuracy at distance. At typical CAS ranges it's fine; for longer target work the reduced sight radius shows. Weight at 34.56 oz is on the heavier side for a 3.5" revolver, which most users accept as a consequence of the all-steel construction.

Opinions on value vary, but collectors and CAS shooters tend to view it as a worthwhile purchase for the finish quality and historical styling.