Colt Walker vs Dragoon more fun to shoot?

[Magungo1066]

And which model Dragoon do you recommend?

I think that is up to you! The differences between the three are kind of negligible. Go with whatever one you can find/appeals to you. They all do the same thing.

 

[nkbj]

The dimensions on this Hoch mold (0.449" tail end) look just right for Uberti Dragoons and it's adjustable for two different weights. Need to get around to giving it a work out in the Third Model.

 

[nkbj]

As cast with the mold set up that way they weigh 222 grains, definitely in the Goldilocks zone for a Dragoon.

 

[B P Arn]

Neither one makes for a great belt revolver. If you are going for big, loud, heavy, and powerful, my recommendation is to get the Walker.

 

[Bunk]

None of the above.
Both of these revolvers were meant to be carried in pommel holsters on the saddle of a horse. Do you have a horse?
Yes I know Gus carried one in Lonesome Dove. but remember movie six guns can shoot multiple rounds with out reloading so go figure.
The only time I ever remember a character reloading was in the movie
Purgatory in a gunfight as good as or better than Open Range.
And lots of Gunpowder smoke.
I have a personal project which is a partly finished 3rd model with a fluted cylinder waiting until I muster the energy to chop off most of the barrel and make a snubby out of it.
But that is me a man ought to do what he thinks best,
Respectfully submitted
Bunk

 

[user 56333]

We talking with or without a shoulder-stock? I wouldn't recommend a Walker without one, but then again I'm a small guy.

 

[B P Arn]

None of the above.
Both of these revolvers were meant to be carried in pommel holsters on the saddle of a horse. Do you have a horse?
Yes I know Gus carried one in Lonesome Dove. but remember movie six guns can shoot multiple rounds with out reloading so go figure.
The only time I ever remember a character reloading was in the movie
Purgatory in a gunfight as good as or better than Open Range.
And lots of Gunpowder smoke.
I have a personal project which is a partly finished 3rd model with a fluted cylinder waiting until I muster the energy to chop off most of the barrel and make a snubby out of it.
But that is me a man ought to do what he thinks best,
Respectfully submitted
Bunk

No horse, just a Jeep. When I carry a gun, it sure is not a black powder revolver. I am not concerned how Hollywood actors carry guns around, or how they reload them in the movies. I just like to shoot powerful BP revolvers at the range.

 

[45D]

For a Walker you'd have to make a "3rd Model" Walker. The frame of a 3rd Dragoon ( cut for stock obviously) and change out the arbor and barrel assy for Walker parts and you'd have a Walker suitable for a stock.

Mike

 

[Bunk]

No horse, just a Jeep. When I carry a gun, it sure is not a black powder revolver. I am not concerned how Hollywood actors carry guns around, or how they reload them in the movies. I just like to shoot powerful BP revolvers at the range.

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different strokes for different folks pardner as long as we just have fun doing it
Blaze away!

 

[Bunk]

No horse, just a Jeep. When I carry a gun, it sure is not a black powder revolver. I am not concerned how Hollywood actors carry guns around, or how they reload them in the movies. I just like to shoot powerful BP revolvers at the range.

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Go for it and good on you. It is just not my cup of Arbuckles
Love the snubby bet it looks like a pear burner when fired.
Bunk