The Taylors & Company Runnin' Iron is a .45 Colt single-action revolver with a color case-hardened steel frame, checkered walnut grips, and a 4.75-inch barrel. It's a modern reproduction of the classic SAA-pattern revolver, built to handle standard .45 LC loads and fit for cowboy action shooting or plain range use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Runnin' Iron 
• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 36.30 ounces 
• Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel 
• Sights: Blade front sight, Notched rear sight 
• Grip Type: Checkered Walnut 
   

Features 

The case-hardened frame gives the gun a mottled blue and gray finish that varies piece to piece. It's a genuine heat treatment, not paint. Single-action operation means you cock the hammer manually before each shot, which slows the cadence but gives a clean, light trigger break. The 4.75-inch barrel is the standard cavalry length. Blade front and notched rear sights are fixed, no adjustments, but they're appropriate for the intended use. The exposed hammer lets you half-cock for cylinder loading through the gate.

Owners of the Taylors Runnin' Iron in .45 LC generally respond positively, with comments clustering around the finish, the shooting experience, and a few practical notes.

The case-hardened frame is the most discussed feature. The color variation in the finish draws consistent praise. Buyers who understand case hardening appreciate that no two frames look identical. The checkered walnut grips also get favorable comments for fit and feel.

At the range, most owners describe the action as smooth and the .45 LC recoil as manageable. Cowboy action shooters in particular find it well-suited to the format. The single-action mechanism, weight at 36.30 oz, and caliber all fit SASS competition requirements.

Weight and size come up occasionally as practical concerns. At over two pounds, it's heavier than a compact modern pistol, and it's not a concealment gun.

Parts and service availability is a recurring topic for single-action reproductions generally. Some owners note that it's worth knowing a good gunsmith familiar with SAA-pattern revolvers before you need one.