Best caps for Colt 3rd Model Dragoon?

[Snake River Jake]

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]

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]

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]

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]

What brand 10's do you have?

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

 

[Snake River Jake]

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

 

[Col. Mosby]

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

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

Good Shootin'