Chiappa Firearms 1873 SAA revolvers: the new models for 2017

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Chiappa Firearms 1873 SAA revolvers: the new models for 2017

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SHOT Show 2017 - Chiappa Firearms boosts its product line with the launch of two new variants of their iconic 1873 SAA revolver reproductions

Chiappa Firearms 1873 SAA revolvers: the new models for 2017

Chiappa's new SAA "Regulator" revolver, available in .45 Long Colt and .38 Special

Chiappa's new SAA "Regulator" revolver, available in .45 Long Colt and .38 Special

The Italian-based Chiappa Firearms Company – one of the world's leaders in the global market for historical firearm replicas – had many exciting news to provide this year at the SHOT Show.

One of whose is their takeover of the quintessentially American Charles Daly brand, which will from now on effectively dub as a Chiappa's distribution branch for certain products such as the well-known triple-barrel shotguns and the new AK-based 9mm-caliber defensive pistols.

But the Italian company also had some new entries in its line of 1873 SAA-based single-action revolvers, dedicated to sport and leisure shooters worldwide, which seems to grow more and more popular year after year.

Chiappa's SAA .17 HMR caliber revolver is now also available in a 4.75" barrel variant

Chiappa's SAA .17 HMR caliber revolver is now also available in a 4.75" barrel variant

The new SAA "Regulator" revolver is Chiappa's response to customers demand for a single-action model that would be classic in design and yet chambered for a round that would be popular enough to be easily encountered off the shelf or easily reloaded with components plentily available.

Basically your average 1873 – except with an aircraft aluminum frame instead of a steel construction, using polymer grip panels, and a firing pin transfer bar for safety – the SAA "Regulator" is available in .45 Long Colt and .38 Special calibers, making it an excellent choice for both competition and training.

Chiappa also has a new variant of its SAA 1873 revolver in the varmint and sport shooting .17 HMR caliber variant. The new SAA 1873-17 is very similar to Chiappa's earlier SAA version in .22 rimfire, this time coming with fixed sights, a 6-shots cylinder, and polymer grip.

MSRP has not been announced yet for any of the two variants.

Chiappa Firearms 1873 SAA - Specifications

Manufacturer
Model

SAA 1873-17, SAA Regulator

Typology

Single-action revolver

Caliber

– .17 HMR (SAA 1873-17)
– .45 Long Colt, .38 Special (SAA Regulator)

Capacity

6 shots

Barrel

120 mm / 4.75"

Sights

Fixed blade front, frame tunnel rear

Overall length

260 mm / 10.75"

Weight (empty)

– 1 kg / 2.2 lbs (SAA Regulator)
– 1,36 kg / 3 lbs (SAA Regulator)

Price

TBA (U.S.A.)
TBA (International)

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