The Taylors & CO. Runnin Iron is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt LC, with a 3.5-inch barrel and stainless steel finish. It's a shorter-barreled Cattleman-pattern revolver -- the compact length works well for a belt gun or as a backup in cowboy action stages. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & CO. 
• Model Name: Runnin Iron 
• Caliber: .45 Colt LC 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 9.1 inches 
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (38.40 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed Front & Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Checkered Walnut 
• Finish: Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

The stainless steel frame and barrel resist corrosion without requiring the same maintenance attention as a blued finish. It's a practical choice if the gun will see regular carry or range use in variable conditions. 
 
At 3.5 inches, the barrel is shorter than most Cattleman variants. The sight radius is reduced accordingly -- acceptable for close-range shooting but less forgiving for precision work at distance. The fixed front and notched rear sights are consistent and easy to index. 
 
The checkered walnut grip provides a positive hold. At 2.4 lbs, the gun is light enough that it doesn't feel top-heavy despite the steel construction. 
 

Target Audience 

Cowboy action shooters who want a shorter, quicker-handling revolver for the second gun position, and collectors who appreciate the Runnin Iron as a distinct variant in the Taylors lineup. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Sport Shooting Competitions: The short barrel handles quickly during stages that reward fast transitions. 
• Outdoor Recreational Shooting: A solid revolver for casual .45 Colt shooting sessions. 
• Collecting: The stainless finish and compact dimensions make it a recognizable variant.

Owners of the Taylors & Co Runnin Iron .45 Colt with 3.5-inch stainless barrel typically describe it as a well-made, compact single-action revolver that handles .45 Colt well.

The stainless finish is consistently mentioned as a strength -- it holds up to holster wear and weather without the maintenance demands of blued steel. People who carry it regularly appreciate this.

The 3.5-inch barrel gets mixed but generally positive treatment. Cowboy action shooters value the quick handling; people who shoot at distance acknowledge the shorter sight radius requires more attention to fundamentals.

Accuracy and recoil management are reported as good. .45 Colt at standard pressure is a comfortable round in a 2.4-lb revolver.

A few users mention minor fit-and-finish variation on individual specimens -- slight roughness on edges or cylinder timing slightly off -- which appear to be production inconsistencies rather than a systematic issue. Most report no such problems.