A small frame and a birdshead grip make the Cimarron Lightning a different kind of single-action revolver. It is chambered in .32-20 Winchester, with a blued finish.

The .32-20 is an old cartridge with mild recoil, useful for small game and tin cans. It also pairs with lever rifles chambered in the same round. The Lightning name harks back to a double-action Colt of the 1870s.

A birdshead grip fits small hands well and is comfortable for a long day on the range. It is not a heavy-duty gun, but it is a pleasure. It would suit a shooter who likes classic styling. Plan a first range trip with a few different loads so you learn where it prints.

No firearm goes to a front door. Pick your local FFL dealer when you order, and finish the paperwork and background check with them. Give the photos a slow look at full size; they show finish and wear better than any paragraph can. Buy it for the job you have in mind, and keep a cleaning kit and a few boxes of ammunition ready for the first outing.