Birdshead grips round off the butt of a single action, and checkering gives your hand a firm hold. Cimarron's Frontier in .45 Colt combines both and adds a case hardened frame.

The birdshead is compact and a bit lighter in the hand than a plowhandle grip. It lets the revolver roll in recoil, which some shooters like and others do not. If you have smaller hands, it can feel more natural. Try one at your dealer when you pick it up.

.45 Colt in a Frontier is a fun cowboy revolver. Light loads are easy to shoot all day. The checkering helps you keep hold in rain, sweat or cold.

A case hardened frame brings color to the revolver. Colors differ from gun to gun. Keep it oiled and dry, and the finish should hold up. Spend a day at the range learning how it shoots with different loads, and write down which ones group best.

For a shooter who wants a compact, good looking single action, this is a sensible choice. The listing is new. It ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.