Built upon the design of an 1873 Colt Single Action Army the original El Malo Spanish for the "The Bad" was designed by Cimarron and manufactured by Pietta in Italy. The El Malo 2 continues on that same path with a few nice upgrades. The action is smooth the trigger is crisp and the low wide competition hammer makes it a pleasure to shoot. The one-piece walnut grip is finely checkered featuring a laser-carved Cimarron Rider logo and is hand-pleasing to hold.