Taylors & Company Short Stroke Smoke Wagon 5.5 45Lc

The Taylors & Company Short Stroke Smoke Wagon is a purpose-built single-action .45 LC revolver engineered for competitive shooters and serious wheelgun enthusiasts who demand more than a stock affair. With its 5.5-inch barrel and Smoke Wagon hammer profile, this revolver strikes a balance between traditional aesthetics and modern shooting ergonomics—favored by competitors who value speed without sacrificing control.

This .45 LC revolver comes dressed in a deep blue finish with a color case-hardened frame, a combination that looks as good on the range as it does in a leather holster. The checkered walnut grip provides a solid purchase and helps tame recoil, though Taylors offers an optional Army-style Gunfighter grip for shooters who prefer a larger hand platform. The widened sight channel and front blade give you a clear, fast sight picture when every millisecond counts in the match arena.

Whether you're running the standard version or stepping up to the Taylor Tuned model, you're getting a revolver built to perform. The Taylor Tuned variant adds the refinement serious competitors expect: custom action tuning, hand-fitted hammer and base pin springs, a crisp 3-pound trigger break, jig-cut angles on all sear surfaces, and a wire bolt spring. The result is one of the smoothest single-action trigger systems available, with the reliability you need when the clock is running.

Key Features

• Smoke Wagon hammer profile—optimized for competitive draw and point shooting
• Blue finish with case-hardened frame—durable, traditional aesthetics
• Checkered walnut grip—secure handling and reduced felt recoil
• Widened sight channel and front blade—faster target acquisition
• Taylor Tuned option available—custom action work and 3-pound trigger pull
• Optional Army-style Gunfighter grip for larger hands

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the standard Short Stroke and the Taylor Tuned version?

The Taylor Tuned model includes factory custom action work: tuned hammer and base pin springs, a trigger pull factory-set to 3 pounds, jig-cut positive angles on all sears and triggers for crisp reliable operation, and a wire bolt spring. This results in a significantly smoother and more refined trigger break compared to the standard version.

Is the Short Stroke Smoke Wagon suitable for competition shooting?

Yes. The Smoke Wagon hammer profile, widened sight channel, and optimized trigger (especially in the Taylor Tuned variant) are all designed with competitive single-action shooting in mind. The revolver's balanced proportions and smooth action make it a natural choice for action shooting matches.

Can I swap grips on this revolver?

The Short Stroke comes with a checkered walnut grip. Taylors also offers an optional Army-style Gunfighter grip with a larger profile for shooters who prefer more hand coverage. Both are available at the time of order.

What caliber and capacity does this revolver shoot?

The Short Stroke Smoke Wagon is chambered in .45 LC with a 6-round capacity, the standard for single-action revolvers in that cartridge.