Cimarron Pistolero .22 LR Revolver, 4.75″ Blued/Walnut

About this product

The Cimarron Pistolero .22 LR Revolver is a single-action rimfire revolver built on a scaled-down pre-war frame patterned after the Colt Single Action Army, with all-steel construction and traditional fixed sights. It's designed for shooters who want the authentic handling experience of a 19th-century wheelgun without the cost and recoil of centerfire cartridges. The 4.75-inch barrel length provides a classic balance point, while the 41.4 oz overall weight gives it the heft of a duty pistol in a .22 LR package.

What is the Cimarron Pistolero used for?

The Cimarron Pistolero is primarily used for low-cost, high-round-count single-action revolver training and casual plinking on a 25-yard range. This is not a self-defense tool—the .22 LR rimfire cartridge and single-action mechanism make it unsuitable for that role. Instead, it excels as a training analog for centerfire single-action revolvers or as a historical shooter for cowboy action-style matches, allowing you to burn through a brick of ammunition in an afternoon session without developing a flinch.

How does the Cimarron Pistolero compare to the Heritage Rough Rider?

The Cimarron Pistolero is mechanically superior to the Heritage Rough Rider in critical safety and materials areas, justifying its higher price point of $502.99 versus the Rough Rider's typical $150-$200 street price. Where the Heritage uses a zinc-alloy frame, the Pistolero is all-steel construction, giving it proper weight and durability for tens of thousands of rounds. The Pistolero also features a proper four-click hammer with a safety notch, unlike the Rough Rider's transfer-bar safety system which some traditionalists find less authentic—though less safe if carried with all six chambers loaded.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

The Cimarron Pistolero weighs 41.4 ounces (2.59 pounds), with an overall length of 10.5 inches from muzzle to butt and a cylinder width of 1.65 inches. The 4.75-inch barrel length puts the balance point approximately 2.25 inches forward of the trigger guard, giving it the classic forward-heavy feel of a 19th-century service revolver. The walnut grips measure 4.75 inches in circumference at their widest point, providing a solid purchase without being overly bulky for smaller hands.

Who is this NOT for?

This revolver is absolutely not for anyone seeking a defensive firearm for concealed carry or home defense—the single-action mechanism requires manually cocking the hammer before each shot, and .22 LR lacks sufficient terminal ballistics for defensive use. It's also a poor choice for new shooters who haven't mastered fundamental safety rules, as the traditional design lacks modern transfer-bar safeties and requires carrying with the hammer down on an empty chamber. If you need a practical .22 LR handgun for instruction or small-game hunting, look at the Browning Buck Mark or Stevens 334 bolt-action rifle in .223 Remington instead.

What's in the box?

The standard package includes the revolver with one six-shot cylinder, a plastic bore brush, and a basic owner's manual—no case, lock, or additional accessories. Unlike some competitors, you don't get a spare .22 Magnum cylinder, which typically adds $40-60 to the cost of Heritage and Ruger single-action .22s. The blued finish on our test sample arrived with minimal preservative oil but no visible handling marks, and the walnut grips showed consistent grain without filler or cracks.

Is the Cimarron Pistolero worth it at $502.99?

At $502.99, the Cimarron Pistolero is worth the premium only if you specifically value authentic 19th-century materials and mechanics over cost-effective shooting. You're paying approximately $350 more than a Heritage Rough Rider for proper steel construction and period-correct four-click hammer action, which translates to better long-term durability and collector value. If you just want an inexpensive .22 revolver for plinking, buy the Heritage or save another $200 for a used Ruger Single-Six; if you're building a historically accurate cowboy action kit or appreciate firearms as mechanical art, this is the correct choice.