Taylors & Company Runnin' Iron .45 LC Revolver Stainless - 4200

The Taylors & Company Runnin' Iron .45 LC stainless steel revolver is a purpose-built wheelgun designed for the mounted shooting sport, but equally at home for anyone seeking a lightweight, fast-handling single-action that rewards practiced trigger control. Built to spec by mounted shooting legend Denny Chapman and Wild West showman Deke Rivers, the Runnin' Iron trades conventional ergonomics for speed and efficiency—low and wide hammer spur, checkered one-piece walnut grip, and a wide trigger blade all engineered to work together when every millisecond matters. The stainless finish handles the elements without fuss, while the fixed front blade and rear frame notch sights keep you pointed downrange without unnecessary complexity.

This is a short-barreled, lightweight gun: 3.5 inches of barrel, 9.1 inches overall, and just 2.40 pounds. That compact profile makes it fast from the holster and tiring on the arm over long days of shooting. The six-round .45 LC cylinder gives you classic revolver capacity in a caliber that balances power and shootability—no magnum recoil, no capacity chasing, just honest .45 Long Colt ballistics and the reliability single-actions have earned over a century and a half.

If you've picked up a Runnin' Iron fresh from the box, you're starting with Taylor Tuning: hand-polished internals and custom springs that smooth the action and lighten the trigger. It's not a long-rifle-scoped tack driver—it's a fighting revolver optimized for the shooter who practices fundamentals and values speed over precision distance. Mounted shooters, action shooting enthusiasts, and traditional single-action fans will find the ergonomics and weight distribution genuinely different from standard revolvers.

Key Features

• Low-and-wide hammer spur for fast, reliable ignition
• Checkered one-piece walnut grip for secure purchase and control
• Wide trigger blade designed for speed and feedback
• Lightweight 2.40-pound frame—minimal fatigue during extended shooting
• Stainless steel finish for low-maintenance durability
• Taylor Tuning applied: hand-polished internals and custom springs
• Fixed front blade and rear frame notch sights
• Six-round .45 LC cylinder

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Runnin' Iron .45 LC good for mounted shooting?

Yes—it was designed specifically for that sport by Denny Chapman and Deke Rivers. The low-and-wide hammer spur, wide trigger, and lightweight frame are optimized for quick, reliable shooting from horseback or on foot in action competitions.

What does Taylor Tuning mean?

Taylor Tuning refers to the hand-polished internals and custom springs installed in your Runnin' Iron before it ships. These refinements smooth the action and lighten trigger pull, so the gun is ready to shoot accurately out of the box without gunsmithing.

How does the 3.5-inch barrel affect handling?

The short barrel, combined with the 2.40-pound weight, makes the Runnin' Iron fast and handy from the holster and easy on your arm during extended range sessions. The tradeoff is reduced sight radius and velocity compared to longer-barreled .45 LC revolvers—acceptable for sport shooting and practical self-defense, less ideal for hunting.

What type of ammunition does it use?

The Runnin' Iron chambers .45 Long Colt, a classic revolver cartridge available from most ammunition manufacturers in a wide range of power levels and bullet weights.