Taylors and Company Old Randall .357 Mag 5.5″ Revolver

If you live in a city and carry a compact semi-auto daily, you might wonder why you’d look at a single-action revolver with a 5.5-inch barrel. The answer is simple: the Taylors and Company Old Randall .357 Mag 5.5″ Revolver gives you a rock-solid backup gun for the nightstand, a range toy that doubles as a teaching tool for new shooters, and a piece of history that still works hard. This six-shot wheelgun chambers .357 Magnum and .38 Special, so you can train cheap with .38s and load hot .357s for home defense. The matte blued steel frame, case-hardened hammer, and brass accents keep the Old Randall looking like it stepped out of 1880, but the modern caliber means it steps up to 2026 without apology.

Key Features

• Forged steel frame with matte blued finish — WHY IT MATTERS: In an apartment or urban setting, you don’t want a shiny gun that screams for attention. The matte finish cuts glare and holds up to holster wear when you take it to the range or keep it in a nightstand drawer.
• Case-hardened hammer — WHY IT MATTERS: That two-tone look isn’t just for show. The case-hardening adds surface hardness where the hammer strikes the firing pin, so you get reliable ignition shot after shot, even with hard-primer .357 loads.
• Matte brass backstrap and triggerguard — WHY IT MATTERS: Brass adds a touch of old-school class, but the matte finish prevents reflections that could give away your position in a low-light home defense scenario. Plus, the brass backstrap gives a slightly heavier feel that tames .357 recoil.
• Matte walnut navy-style grip — WHY IT MATTERS: The classic navy grip profile fills your hand without being too bulky. It lets you wrap your fingers around the frame for a natural point of aim — critical when you’re shooting one-handed in tight urban spaces.
• Six-shot cylinder in .357 Magnum / .38 Special — WHY IT MATTERS: You get six rounds of .357 stopping power, or you can drop in .38 Special for cheaper practice. That versatility means you train more without breaking the bank, and you still have a serious defensive load when you need it.

Who It’s For

This revolver is for the city shooter who wants a reliable single-action sixgun for the range, a historical piece for the collection, and a simple-to-operate home defense tool. It’s also perfect for teaching new shooters — the single-action trigger pull is crisp and light, making accuracy easy to learn. Apartment dwellers will appreciate that it doesn’t need a red dot or light rail to be effective; just load, aim, and squeeze.

Pros & Cons

• Pro: Dual-caliber compatibility (.357 Mag and .38 Special) means you can train cheap and carry hot. That’s a money-saver for urban shooters on a budget.
• Con: The 5.5-inch barrel is longer than most concealed carry revolvers. It’s not ideal for IWB carry under a T-shirt, but it works great in a shoulder holster or on the nightstand.
• Pro: Forged steel frame and brass parts give it a solid, heirloom-quality feel. You’re not buying a pot-metal toy; this is a working gun.
• Con: Single-action only — if you need a fast double-action trigger pull for follow-up shots, you’ll want a different revolver. But for slow-fire accuracy and teaching fundamentals, it’s perfect.

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Last updated: April 2026