The Taylor's and Company Gunfighter Defender is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel and a 6-round capacity. It has wood grips and a blue/black finish. The Defender variant comes Taylor Tuned from the factory. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylor's and Company 
• Model: Gunfighter Defender 
• Caliber: .45 Long Colt 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 in 
• Capacity: 6 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Taylor Tuned action from the factory 
• Wood grips 
• Blue/Black finish 
• 6-round cylinder 
• 5.5-inch barrel

Owners of the Taylor's Gunfighter Defender appreciate the Taylor Tuned action treatment, which is generally cited as producing a noticeably smoother single-action trigger compared to untuned production revolvers. For buyers who want a ready-to-shoot cowboy-action or range revolver without sending it to a gunsmith, the tuned action is the primary selling point.

The wood grips and blue/black finish are well regarded aesthetically, though some owners find the grip profile suited more to competition than casual plinking. Wood grip durability is occasionally questioned for hard-use scenarios, and a few owners swap to aftermarket options.

Value perception is mixed. Taylor's revolvers occupy a middle tier between imported budget SAA clones and higher-end domestic options. Buyers who compared options frequently note the tuned action justifies the price premium over bare-bones alternatives, but some feel the base fit and finish on non-tuned components falls short of the asking price.