The Ruger Vaquero is a fixed-sight single-action revolver styled to replicate the Colt Single Action Army aesthetic with a traditional rounded barrel profile and color case-hardened frame, while using modern Ruger coil spring internals and the transfer bar safety. Introduced for cowboy action shooting, it became the dominant practical cowboy gun. Type: Revolver Action: Single-Action Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1993, USA Weight: 41 oz Overall length: 10.38" Status: Active Intended use: competition, collector, target