Chiappa is bringing out the S.A. 1873 Black Thunder, a contemporary single-action revolver constructed on the 1873 Single Motion Military sample revolver however up to date in ways in which make it genuinely helpful for looking and out of doors taking pictures reasonably than simply period-inspired vary work. It’s chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, carries six rounds in a semi-hexagonal fluted cylinder, and ships in two barrel lengths at $1,135 and $1,155 respectively.
The tensioned barrel system is price understanding. A metal interior barrel sits inside an aluminum outer sleeve, which retains weight down whereas sustaining rigidity. On a .44 Magnum single-action that’s going to see full-power looking masses, that stability of weight discount and structural integrity issues. The Hogue outsized rubber grip handles recoil administration from these masses, and the grip body stays suitable with Ruger Tremendous Blackhawk-style grips for anybody who needs to swap.
The highest-mounted Picatinny rail is the characteristic that almost all separates this from a standard replica. Optics on a single-action .44 Magnum is smart for handgun hunters, and having a manufacturing unit rail reasonably than a gunsmith-fitted resolution is a sensible benefit. The adjustable fiber-optic rear paired with a fiber-optic entrance handles iron sight work in low gentle, and the enlarged set off guard covers gloved operation in chilly climate area situations.
S.A. 1873 Black Thunder 5.5″
- SKU: 340.357
- Barrel: 5.5″ (140mm)
- General size: 11″ (280mm)
- MSRP: $1,135.00
S.A. 1873 Black Thunder 7.5″
- SKU: 340.358
- Barrel: 7.5″ (190.5mm)
- General size: 13.25″ (336.5mm)
- MSRP: $1,155.00
Shared specs:
- Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
- Motion: Single motion
- Capability: 6 rounds
- Cylinder: Fluted, semi-hexagonal profile
- Sights: Fiber-optic entrance, adjustable fiber-optic rear
- Rail: High-mounted Picatinny
- Security: Switch bar
- Grip: Hogue outsized rubber, Ruger Tremendous Blackhawk suitable
- End: Blued and anodized
- Materials: Metal and aluminum
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