Description
The Pietta GWII Gunfighter Competitor 357 is a single action revolver chambered in 357 Magnum with a 4.75 inch blued octagonal barrel, a color case hardened frame and black checkered gunfighter grips. Made in Italy by Pietta and imported by EMF, it was designed by Alessandro Pietta together with top SASS shooter Slick McClade specifically for cowboy action competition. This listing is UPC 641996200946, part number HF357GFC434NMBP.
Pietta GWII Gunfighter Competitor 357 Overview
The Gunfighter Competitor starts with the Great Western II, Pietta’s faithful take on the 1873 single action, and adds the changes serious cowboy action shooters usually pay a gunsmith for. The action is tuned from the factory with a short stroke assembly for a faster, shorter hammer throw. A longer notch slide and a low, wide hammer spur make cocking easier and more consistent, which matters when you are running two revolvers on the clock.
Sights are upgraded too, with a brass front blade and a wider rear notch on the frame for a quicker sight picture. The 6-shot cylinder fires 357 Magnum and also 38 Special, which is the usual choice for matches.
Built for Cowboy Action Shooting
SASS matches reward smooth, fast, reliable single actions. The gunfighter grip shape lets you shoot two-handed or in the traditional gunfighter style with one revolver in each hand. The short stroke and low hammer reduce the time and effort for each shot, and the 4.75 inch barrel draws quickly from a cross-draw or strong-side holster.
Shooting 38 Special in a 357
Most competitors load light 38 Special lead cowboy loads for practice and matches because they are cheaper, softer shooting and kinder to steel targets. Full-power 357 Magnum loads are fine for the field, but they recoil harder in a fixed-sight single action, and point of impact can shift between loads. Confirm where each load hits before a match.
Single Action Safety
Like an original 1873, this is a traditional single action. Load five rounds and carry the hammer down on the empty chamber, which is the standard SASS rule and the safe way to carry this design. The hammer must be cocked manually for each shot.
Finish and Care
The blued barrel and case hardened frame give the classic Old West look, but blued steel needs a light coat of oil after handling to prevent rust. If you shoot black powder cowboy loads, clean the revolver the same day with hot soapy water or a black powder solvent.
Why Pietta
Pietta has been building reproduction revolvers in Gardone, Italy, since the 1960s and is one of the most respected names in cowboy action guns. Parts are widely available and most Colt-pattern holsters fit the Great Western II.
State Laws
Some states limit handgun purchases to approved rosters or require a permit before purchase. Check your state and local laws, and confirm your receiving dealer can transfer handguns.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pietta, Italy (imported by EMF)
- Model: Great Western II Gunfighter Competitor
- Part Number: HF357GFC434NMBP
- UPC: 641996200946
- Caliber: 357 Magnum (also fires 38 Special)
- Action: Single action, tuned, short stroke
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel: 4.75 in. blued octagonal
- Frame: Color case hardened steel
- Grips: Black checkered gunfighter
- Sights: Brass front blade, wide rear notch
- Hammer: Low wide profile
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handguns to ship to a licensed FFL dealer, and you must be 21 or older and pass a background check before you take possession.
Who It Is For
The Pietta GWII Gunfighter Competitor 357 is a great fit for SASS and cowboy action competitors who want a match-ready single action out of the box, and collectors who want a well-built 1873 style 357.
Buy the Pietta GWII Gunfighter Competitor 357 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Pietta GWII Gunfighter Competitor 357 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit Pietta.
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