I found out that original version had issues with the rod coming down while firing
But for a range boomer what difference does that make? To me not enough to not have a replica of the biggest revolver Colt made.The Walker's biggest drawback was that floppy ram
Well, not real period authentic, but a Velcro cable strap wrapped around the ram, and barrel would eliminate the problem.I just find the necessity of having to swing the ram back up between shots to free up the cylinder for rotation/cocking a major buzzkill in shooting.
Fill your hands you sob! Best line of the whole movie! Heheee Love me some JW.
Then you will have a Dragoon, not a Walker.I can solve the issue much easier by just buying a Dragoon.
No fuss, no muss, no Velcro, no file.
Denis
The Walker's biggest drawback was that floppy ram.
The Dragoon fixed it.
Denis
Have you considered the Ruger Old Army? It's a 'modern' cap and ball. Ruger no longer makes it but they are available used although some folk want crazy high prices for them.
I've looked at them. But, as later mentioned, it's a history thing. However, I do have three Ruger Blackhawks, in 22,357 mag, 44 mag. They'd be the "new model", as they call them.CLYA, the older period guns certainly do have an appeal all their own.
Have you considered the Ruger Old Army? It's a 'modern' cap and ball. Ruger no longer makes it but they are available used although some folk want crazy high prices for them.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/709538303