Ruger Vaquero Pistol, .45 Cal, 3.75 inch Barrel

The Ruger Vaquero chambered in .45 Colt with a 3.75-inch barrel is a heavy-duty, single-action revolver designed as a compact, fast-handling homage to the classic cowboy six-shooters of the Old West. While the query labels it a "pistol," it is mechanically a traditional single-action wheelgun. This specific 3.75-inch configuration represents Ruger's "Montado" or "Sheriff's Model" styling lines, which swap out the standard long cavalry barrels for an abbreviated, quick-draw length that balances perfectly with a rounded bird's head or traditional plow-handle grip.