The Taylor's & Co. Ranch Hand Deluxe is a single-action .45 Colt revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. The color case-hardened frame and Taylor Polished Blued barrel are period-correct in appearance, and the walnut Navy-size grip fills the hand without oversizing. At 39.20 oz it has the balance and weight expected from a full-size SAO revolver built for cowboy action shooting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylor's & CO. 
• Model Name: Ranch Hand Deluxe 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Overall Length: 10.3 inches 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (39.20 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed Front & Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Walnut Navy Size 
• Finish Type: 
  • Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel 
  • Barrel Finish: Taylor Polished Blued 
     

Detailed Features 

The exposed hammer single-action mechanism requires the hammer to be manually cocked for each shot, which is both a SASS competition requirement and a characteristic many shooters prefer for deliberate, accurate fire. The fixed front sight and notched rear work well at cowboy action shooting distances. The polished blued barrel and case-hardened frame give the gun a finish quality above entry-level Colt clones.

Owners of the Taylor's & Co. Ranch Hand Deluxe generally appreciate the combination of finish quality and authentic styling. The case-hardened frame and polished blued barrel draw consistent positive comments; people note it looks and feels better than budget SAO clones. The .45 Colt caliber is popular in cowboy action circles, and the smooth action and trigger pull get good marks from sport shooters.

The most common practical note is weight. At 39.20 oz with a 4.75-inch barrel, it's a full-size revolver, and some owners find it heavy for extended carry. Single-action operation occasionally comes up as an adjustment for shooters used to double-action, though that's the format's nature rather than a product defect. A few buyers mention price being above some competitors in the same class, though most who buy it consider the finish and action quality to justify the cost.