Wheelgun Wednesday: Chiappa’s S.A. 1873 Black Thunder Hunter

Summary

Chiappa Firearms has introduced the S.A. 1873 Black Thunder Hunter, a new single-action revolver for 2026 chambered in .44 Remington Magnum. Designed for hunters, it features modern upgrades like an integrated Picatinny rail for optics, fiber-optic sights, and an oversized Hogue grip, departing from traditional 1873 reproductions. It is available in 5.5-inch (MSRP $1,135) and 7.5-inch (MSRP $1,155) barrel lengths.