The Taylors & Company Runnin' Iron is a single-action 6-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 4.75-inch barrel. It weighs 36.30 oz (2.27 lbs) and has a color case-hardened steel frame. The blade front/notched rear sights are standard for the SAO revolver format, and the checkered walnut grips are the traditional choice for this style. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model: Runnin' Iron 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Weight: 36.30 oz (2.27 lbs) 
• Sights: Blade Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Type: Checkered Walnut 
• Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
Single-action means you manually cock the hammer before each shot, which produces a lighter, shorter trigger pull than a DA revolver, an advantage for accuracy in deliberate shooting. The color case hardening on the frame is a heat-treatment process that produces the mottled blue/gray/brown color pattern and adds surface hardness. The .357 Magnum cylinder also accepts .38 Special for lower-cost practice ammunition. Checkered walnut grips provide a secure hold without synthetic alternatives. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Range use and competition: the SAO action suits timed single-action shooting events (SASS/Cowboy Action). 
• Hunting: the .357 Magnum chambering handles small to medium game at handgun distances. 
• Collection: color case hardening and traditional styling appeal to collectors of Western-style revolvers.

Owners of the Taylors Runnin' Iron discuss it from two angles: the look and the feel at the range.

The color case-hardened finish draws strong positive responses. The mottled finish pattern is the main reason many buyers chose this model over a blued or stainless alternative. Collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate historically styled firearms mention it often.

Action smoothness is consistently praised. The SAO trigger is described as clean and light, which owners report makes for more accurate deliberate shots than DA alternatives. Reliability in operation is noted without significant complaints.

For .357 Magnum, recoil management feedback is generally positive. Owners who run .38 Special for practice note the cost savings and reduced recoil, while still having the option to run full-power .357 Magnum loads when needed.

Practical daily carry is sometimes discussed as a limitation. The 36 oz weight and 4.75-inch barrel make the Runnin' Iron a range and field gun rather than a concealed carry option. Most owners buy it knowing this. Availability can be inconsistent depending on retailer and time of year, which comes up when buyers are shopping.