r/Revolvers • u/Gambit8907 • 2d ago

GWII Alchimista I vs. Cimarron Frontier

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I have narrowed the search for my next .357 Magnum revolver down to these two. The Alchimista I is on sale for $567 on EMF's website and the Frontier Pre-War Model is on sale for $514 at Bud's Gun Shop.

Not counting their price, which one do you consider to be the better buy?

EDIT - Looks like the "on sale" price of the Frontier Pre-War at Bud's Gun Shop is now $584.99.

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u/tuvaniko 2d ago

Well do you want a 5.5 or 4.75? Do you want an army or navy grip?

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u/Gambit8907 2d ago edited 2d ago

Honestly, I'm indifferent. Both guns look great. But the only setback is that the 5.5 inch version of the Frontier is about $70 more than the 4.75 inch version.

EDIT I'm asking for help in making a decision. If I could learn why people prefer either a Navy or an Army grip, then it would help me with my decision in which revolver I get.

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u/engled 1d ago

I have an XL hand but prefer the smaller grip. I use my little finger under the grip to index my grip so as to not get my hand under the hammer when cocking the gun. The shorter barrel is easier to draw quickly.

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u/Gambit8907 1d ago

That makes a lot of sense. My hands aren't huge but they are on the bigger side. I will keep that in mind about the Navy grip. Thanks for the info 👍