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default · December 31, 2010, 10:42 PM

I've thought now and then about getting into black powder revolvers, and seeing True Grit recently put that bee back in my bonnet. It's my understanding that the Dragoon is more for advanced users than the 1851 Navy, but on the other hand, when I do something, I do it very carefully and thoroughly, and don't mind a challenge. Is there any strong reason not to go for the Dragoon? Other than that, I think I'd be happy to have either. I doubt I'll get to shoot it much, but it's something I wouldn't mind adding to my "things I have and know how to use" list.

I'm looking at Uberti revolvers, specifically the 1851 Navy London and the 3rd Model Dragoon, those particular choices (compared to other Navys and Dragoons) based pretty much on looks.

Finally, although I have plenty of rounds downrange on autos, I'm a pretty inexperienced revolver shooter. With standard .357 loads out of a 686 as a baseline, where do these .36 and .44 guns fall recoil-wise, with typical target loads?

Thanks for any info!

December 31, 2010, 10:42 PM	#1
default Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Posts: 48	1851 Navy or Dragoon for first BP revolver? I've thought now and then about getting into black powder revolvers, and seeing True Grit recently put that bee back in my bonnet. It's my understanding that the Dragoon is more for advanced users than the 1851 Navy, but on the other hand, when I do something, I do it very carefully and thoroughly, and don't mind a challenge. Is there any strong reason not to go for the Dragoon? Other than that, I think I'd be happy to have either. I doubt I'll get to shoot it much, but it's something I wouldn't mind adding to my "things I have and know how to use" list. I'm looking at Uberti revolvers, specifically the 1851 Navy London and the 3rd Model Dragoon, those particular choices (compared to other Navys and Dragoons) based pretty much on looks. Finally, although I have plenty of rounds downrange on autos, I'm a pretty inexperienced revolver shooter. With standard .357 loads out of a 686 as a baseline, where do these .36 and .44 guns fall recoil-wise, with typical target loads? Thanks for any info!