The Cimarron El Malo 2 in .357 Magnum/.38 Special (brand part no. PP340MALO2) is a single-action revolver built with a compact 3.5-inch octagon barrel and a low-profile hammer, giving shooters a carry-friendly take on the classic Pre-War frame design. Cimarron finishes the barrel in blue while the frame wears a color case-hardened finish, and fits a checkered walnut birdshead grip for a comfortable, close-carry profile. Fixed sights keep the design period-correct, and the cylinder holds 6 rounds. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, the El Malo 2 favors Cowboy Action shooters and collectors who want a compact, birdshead-gripped single-action revolver.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .357 Magnum, which also fires .38 Special ammunition.
• Features a single-action trigger with a low-profile hammer.
• The barrel measures 3.5 inches with a octagon design.
• Finished in blued.
• The frame is color case-hardened in a Pre-War pattern.
• Fitted with a checkered walnut birdshead grip.
• Sighting uses fixed sights.
• Cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• Weighs approximately 37.6 ounces.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this revolver fire .38 Special ammunition? Yes, its .357 Magnum cylinder also chambers and fires .38 Special rounds.

What is a birdshead grip? A rounded, close-fitting grip shape that improves concealment and comfort compared to a traditional plow-handle grip.

What barrel shape does this revolver use? An octagon barrel, a hallmark of the El Malo line.

Buy the Cimarron El Malo 2 Revolver

A compact, birdshead-gripped single-action revolver is exactly what the El Malo 2 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.