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I recently shot my new-to-me percussion revolvers for the first time. All went well, nervously well, until i handed it off to my nephew to try; his second cap didn't seem to pop with gusto. Nephew looked at me like "what now", to which i responded with a "rutro" and a shrug before telling him to keep it pointed at the target and wait in case of a delayed shot. I then took the revolver & put on another cap before finishing the cylinder off.
I've found that most things in life require a little fear or danger, or at least the anticipation of the possibility of some, to make them really fun.
You might wish to consider one of the sidelock, single-shot, muzzle-loading pistols; i have really enjoyed my sidelock's simplicity (thanks to a recommendation from a member of this forum). There is something very satisfying in the loading and firing of just that single shot, like a personal, 50 caliber cannon.
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