FWIW, I've owned 1860s, 1861s, 1858s, Walkers, Dragoons, Pattersons, and an 1862 pocket police. By far the most enjoyable revolver to shoot, IMHO, is the 1851 navy. Feel and balance are perfect. Light recoil, ammo is cheap, and of course the classic look of the thing. Of all the BP revolvers I have owned, I am down to a Uberti Walker and two Uberti 51s.
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