Old-time cartridge, old-time looks: the Cimarron Frontier in .44 WCF, also called .44-40, is a single-action revolver with a blued finish and a 4.75-inch barrel. It holds six rounds and handles like the revolvers of the late nineteenth century.

The .44-40 was designed to be used in both rifle and revolver, which is why so many lever guns share the chambering. If you own a Winchester 1873 or a similar rifle in the same caliber, a revolver like this makes an easy pairing with a single type of ammunition.

The 4.75-inch barrel is the classic army length. It carries well, points naturally, and gives a decent sight picture. Recoil is mild, so a long afternoon at the range or a cowboy action match is a pleasure.

Ammunition is more specialized than .45 Colt or .357, so plan ahead and stock up when you find it. Handloaders find the .44 WCF rewarding. Keep the blued steel wiped, oil the action, and load through the gate with the hammer on a safe position. It ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.