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By all means, buy Percussion Pistols and Revolvers.
The short, smart answer would be to pick a Colt Army, or 51/61 Navy or a Remington 58/63. A few years ago, these were the only choices because you were more likely to be able to find spare parts for these than any of the others. Those revolvers are probably still the best choice for most but things have changed a bit. The Dragoons and other designs are now supported by good parts availability. If a person really likes the Dragoon design, there is no reason not to go ahead and get one- then order some extra springs and lock parts from VTI gunparts or Cimarron Arms --etc.
A lot of people think the Dragoon is the prettiest of the open-top designs and it does have an interesting depth of history behind it. It is also a pleasure to work with - take apart for cleaning and maintenance because the screws and other parts are so huge.
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