Best caps for Colt 3rd Model Dragoon?

Snake River Jake · October 7, 2014, 01:38 PM

Used the last of my RWS #11 caps on the old Colt 3rd Model Dragoon (1970s production) and had to pinch each one a lot to get them to stay on the nipples. Some still fell off.
What is the best cap to use on it and where are they available?
Thanks!

Fingers McGee · October 7, 2014, 03:14 PM

Remington 10s or 11s. As far as where they can be found, Cabelas, Bass Pro, Walmart, Orscheln's, True Value, pawn shops, and your LGS all carry them; but may not have any on hand when you walk in.

Mail order from Cabelas, Powder Valley, and others; but on hand caveat still applies.

Chuck Dye · October 7, 2014, 04:04 PM

Dixie Gun Works has an article that may help.

Haven't seen one for a while (just ordered one) but Dixie Gun Works's catalog used to have a wealth of info beyond what's for sale. I recommend it.

Snake River Jake · October 8, 2014, 01:35 PM

I have some 10s and they are too big, at least the can says "10" ... and they look bigger than the few 11s I have left. I see on closer look the nipples on the Dragoon are tapered which may be why the caps have to be pinched to stay on?

Model12Win · October 8, 2014, 10:11 PM

What brand 10's do you have?

Remington 10s are pretty tight and not prone to the slippage and sliding about.

Snake River Jake · October 9, 2014, 12:50 PM

What is the difference physically between the #10 and #11 caps?

Col. Mosby · October 9, 2014, 04:48 PM

Go to this site: http://www.theopenrange.net/forum/in...p?topic=9093.0

It will explain the difference in great detail w/ photos and diagrams.

Good Shootin'

October 7, 2014, 03:14 PM	#2
Fingers McGee Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2008 Location: High & Dry in Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2,113	Remington 10s or 11s. As far as where they can be found, Cabelas, Bass Pro, Walmart, Orscheln's, True Value, pawn shops, and your LGS all carry them; but may not have any on hand when you walk in. Mail order from Cabelas, Powder Valley, and others; but on hand caveat still applies. __________________ Fingers (Show Me MO smoke) McGee - AKA Man of Many Colts - Alter ego of Diabolical Ken; SASS Regulator 28564-L-TG; Rangemaster and stage writer extraordinaire; Frontiersman, Pistoleer, NRA Endowment Life, NMLRA, SAF, CCRKBA, STORM 327, SV115; Charter member, Central Ozarks Western Shooters Cynic: A blackguard whose faulty vision see things as they are, not as they should be. Ambrose Bierce

October 7, 2014, 04:04 PM	#3
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 949	Dixie Gun Works has an article that may help. Haven't seen one for a while (just ordered one) but Dixie Gun Works's catalog used to have a wealth of info beyond what's for sale. I recommend it. __________________ Gee, I'd love to see your data!

October 7, 2014, 01:38 PM	#1
Snake River Jake Member Join Date: May 21, 2007 Posts: 19	Best caps for Colt 3rd Model Dragoon? Used the last of my RWS #11 caps on the old Colt 3rd Model Dragoon (1970s production) and had to pinch each one a lot to get them to stay on the nipples. Some still fell off. What is the best cap to use on it and where are they available? Thanks!

October 8, 2014, 01:35 PM	#4
Snake River Jake Member Join Date: May 21, 2007 Posts: 19	I have some 10s and they are too big, at least the can says "10" ... and they look bigger than the few 11s I have left. I see on closer look the nipples on the Dragoon are tapered which may be why the caps have to be pinched to stay on?

October 8, 2014, 10:11 PM	#5
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	What brand 10's do you have? Remington 10s are pretty tight and not prone to the slippage and sliding about.

October 9, 2014, 12:50 PM	#6
Snake River Jake Member Join Date: May 21, 2007 Posts: 19	What is the difference physically between the #10 and #11 caps?

October 9, 2014, 04:48 PM	#7
Col. Mosby Member Join Date: February 8, 2011 Location: Edinburg, Va. Posts: 74	Go to this site: http://www.theopenrange.net/forum/in...p?topic=9093.0 It will explain the difference in great detail w/ photos and diagrams. Good Shootin'