Cimarron Frontier Revolver – 6‑Round Single‑Action Peacemaker‑Style Six‑Gun

The Cimarron Frontier Revolver is a faithful reproduction of the legendary Colt‑style “Peacemaker” six‑gun, built by Cimarron as a modern, well‑made version of the firearm often called “the most famous six‑gun of the Old West.” Chambered in popular Old West and modern calibers such as .357 Magnum/.38 Special or .45 Colt, the Frontier runs a 6‑round cylinder, a single‑action trigger, and a rifled barrel that can be ordered in 4.75″, 5.5″, or 7.5″ depending on the model. The revolver is built with a steel frame and slide (or stainless steel in the Frontier Stainless variants), topped with a one‑piece walnut grip, and is finished in blued, color‑case‑hardened, or stainless options, giving it the look and feel of a genuine 19th‑century Colt while benefiting from modern tolerances and materials.

Classic Peacemaker‑Style Design

The Cimarron Frontier directly evokes the 1873 Colt Single Action Army “Frontier Six‑Shooter,” the sidearm that became the archetypal Old West revolver. The Frontier inherits the same single‑action only (SAO) action, meaning the shooter must manually cock the hammer before each shot. This produces a crisp, predictable trigger pull and a slow, deliberate rhythm that many shooters love for Old West‑style shooting. The 6‑round cylinder rotates with a tight, positive lockup, and the revolver feeds reliably from its rifled barrel, which is designed to stabilize common .357 Magnum, .38 Special, or .45 Colt loads.

The frame and slide are typically finished in blued steel, with color‑case‑hardened frames available on Pre‑War‑style Frontier models. Stainless‑steel Frontier Revolvers also exist, with a mirror‑polished stainless finish that resists corrosion and offers a bright, show‑ready appearance. The one‑piece walnut grip mirrors the classic “plow‑handle” style of the original Peacemaker and fills the hand comfortably, providing a natural, secure hold that helps manage recoil during strings of fire. The front strap of the grip is slightly rounded, and the rear is smoothly curved, giving this revolver both comfort and classic‑style aesthetics.

Barrel Lengths, Calibers, and Sights

The Cimarron Frontier Revolver comes in several barrel‑length configurations, including 4.75″, 5.5″, and 7.5″, each suited to different shooting styles and purposes. The 4.75‑inch barrel is compact and easy to carry, making it ideal for fast‑draw‑style work and low‑round‑count range practice. The 5.5‑inch barrel strikes a balance between carry comfort and target‑style performance, while the 7.5‑inch barrel offers the longest sight‑radius and the smoothest recoil control, but is clearly suited more to display and slower‑pace shooting than to hard‑carry in the field.

The revolver is most commonly offered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, which lets you run both high‑power .357 Magnum loads and lighter‑recoil .38 Special cartridges in the same six‑gun. A .45 Colt version is also available, giving shooters the option of a true cowboy‑era big‑bore chambering with strong recoil and a classic frontier feel. The fixed sights are simple and classic: a fixed blade front sight pinned into the barrel and no rear sight on some Frontier Stainless models, or a shallow, fixed rear notch on blued variants. This setup is typical of authentic 1873‑style six‑guns and works well for traditional point‑shooting, cowboy‑action stages, and western reenactment work at typical Old West ranges.

Handling, Recoil, and Role Fit

The Cimarron Frontier is a standard‑size, 6‑round single‑action revolver, with an overall length of roughly 11–14 inches depending on the barrel and a weight in the 40–50 oz range. This gives it a substantial, slightly muzzle‑heavy balance that helps keep the revolver on target through strings of rapid fire, especially when running lighter loads. The single‑action trigger is tuned for a clean, repeatable pull that rewards training and consistency, so it is well suited for shooters who enjoy the deliberate, four‑click hammer‑cocking cadence of the original Colt.

Because it is a 6‑round, single‑action six‑gun, the Frontier is ideal for cowboy‑action shooting, western reenactments, themed shows, and low‑round‑count range practice. Many shooters pair .357 Magnum‑chambered Frontiers with reduced‑power .38 Special loads for extended practice sessions, then switch to full‑power .357 Magnum or .45 Colt loads for demonstration‑style shooting or “special‑occasion” events. The revolver’s steel or stainless construction and modern manufacturing quality make it more durable than many original 19th‑century Colts, and the generous choice of calibers, barrel lengths, and finishes lets you tailor the Frontier to your exact needs.

Collectibility, Display, and Western Appeal

The Cimarron Frontier Revolver is also a strong choice for collectors and western‑themed shooters who want a ready‑to‑carry six‑gun that looks like it belongs on a saloon‑bar or in a frontier‑era photograph. The color‑case‑hardened frame variants, in particular, echo the vivid, mottled patina of original 1870s Colts, and these are especially prized by fans of classic Old West aesthetics. The walnut grips, classic sights, and simple, uncluttered lines of the Frontier give it a timeless, museum‑ready look that blends well with period‑correct holsters, gun belts, and spurs outfits.

For western reenactors, the Frontier is a natural fit for cowboy‑action shoots, stage‑style engagements, and mounted‑shooting displays, where the realistic six‑gun profile and Old West chambering help sell the authenticity of the performance. The revolver can also be used as a dedicated western‑style training tool for shooters who want to practice single‑action shooting in a historically accurate platform, without the expense and fragility of a true antique.

Overall, the Cimarron Frontier Revolver strikes a powerful balance between authentic Old West styling, modern‑style reliability, and versatile chambering options, making it a compelling choice for anyone who wants a serious, film‑accurate, or collectible‑style six‑gun that can be shot confidently as well as displayed proudly.

Product price (5% discount vs. standard retail):
$649.99 – $799.99

Arguably the most famous sixgun of the Old West, if not the best known in the entire world, Cimarron’s Frontier models look and heft just like those guns used by the famous and infamous characters of the Wild West. Men like Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, “Texas” John Slaughter, the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Rangers, all packed them to enforce law and order. While men such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Johnny Ringo, Butch Cassidy and members of his “Hole in the Wall” gang and other hombres who, as they said in the Old West, “threw a wide loop,” used them to ply their lawless trade.

Cimarron’s replica, inspired by an original, sports the traditional blue and color case hardened finish with walnut grips. It’s offered in the Old Model (1873-1896), or the Pre-War version (1896-1940). Nickel Plated, deep laser engraved versions are also offered in the Pre-War frame only. Great looking at an affordable price point, these come in two finishes- nickel and old silver frame (OSF)- a two-tone finish where the barrel, cylinder, and grip assembly is blued, and the frame is ‘in the white’- a polished steel finish. There are also two grip options- a poly ivory grip or a walnut grip. Both styles are available in .44-40, .45 Colt, or .38 Special/.357 Magnum, in the original barrel lengths of 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 inches.