Taylor's 1873 SA Cattleman New Model 44-40 Winchester 7 1/2" Barrel Case Hardened Frame Blued Finish Revolver

I recently watched a video in which the reviewer compared what he called "$500 guns" with "$2,000 guns." Having received Taylor's Uberti Cattleman single-action revolver (.44 Winchester Centerfire, with 7.5-inch barrel), I feel confident asserting that there isn't a handgun on the market worth $1,500 more that this beautifully finished, smoothly functioning six-gun. The fitting of all parts is as close to perfect as humanly possibly, with no "shelf" between the trigger guard and frame or any other haphazard fitting of metal parts. The wood on the grip is ever-so-slightly proud, but most likely natural shrinkage of the wood will correct that extremely minor issue; the one-piece grip shows attractive grain and a smooth finish. The color casehardening on the frame, loading gate, and hammer is somewhat subdued, but that merely gives the pistol an attractive antique appearance; meanwhile, the bluing on the barrel, ejector-rod housing, cylinder, trigger guard, and back strap is deep and even. The 7.5-inch barrel gives the gun a perfect balance, and the piece fits perfectly in my handcrafted "Have Gun -- Will Travel" holster (complete with silver chess knight). Overall, the Taylor-Uberti Cattleman is an outstanding value in a single-action revolver, whether you're a Cowboy Action shooter, handgun hunter, collector, or weekend plinker. You'll never need to apologize for not paying $2,000 for it.