The Taylors & Company Short Stroke Smoke Wagon is a single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 4.75" barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It's built on the classic western SAO pattern with a case-hardened finish and checkered walnut grips. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794004650 
• UPC: 839665008584 
• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model Name: Short Stroke Smoke Wagon 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (35.20 oz) 
• Sights: Blade Front, Notched Rear 
• Grip Type: Checkered Walnut Navy Size 
• Finish: Taylor Polished Color Case Hardened Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

The short-stroke action reduces the hammer travel compared to a standard SAO, which lets experienced shooters cycle the action faster in competition. The 4.75" barrel balances handily, long enough for decent accuracy, short enough to draw smoothly from a western-style holster. The Taylor Polished Color Case Hardened finish is genuine case hardening, not paint or coating, so the color pattern is unique to each gun. Checkered walnut grips at the Navy size give a secure hold and period-correct appearance. 
 

Usage 

This revolver is well-suited for Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) competition, where the short-stroke modification directly reduces split times. It also works for recreational range use and as a collector piece. Home defense is possible given the .357 Magnum chambering, though the SAO mechanism and 6-round capacity put it behind modern DA revolvers for that role.

Owners and competitive shooters are generally enthusiastic about the Short Stroke Smoke Wagon. The case-hardened finish and walnut grips draw the most aesthetic praise, and the build quality is consistently described as solid for the price point.

The short-stroke action modification is the main functional talking point. Cowboy Action Shooting competitors find it noticeably faster than a standard SAO. Hammer cycling is quicker and the action feels smooth after break-in. A few users note the action benefits from some dry-fire time to reach its best feel.

Accuracy with .357 Magnum loads is well-regarded. Recoil is manageable for a single-action revolver of this size, though the 35.20 oz weight contributes to that.

The main practical complaint is weight and size for carry. At 2.4 lbs unloaded this isn't a carry gun for most people, and that's fine given its intended use. Some users coming from semi-autos note the 6-round capacity and manual reloading as adjustments, though neither is unexpected for this type of revolver.

Overall it's recommended for CAS competitors, western revolver collectors, and range shooters who want a SAO .357 with a factory action job already done.