i would like it to be as cheap as possible since i dont know if i will like this.
Buying a 'cheap as possible' gun is one way to ensure you won't like it.
The 'cheapest' bp guns are brass framed. They're popular because of the price and they look good at first, with all the shiny brass. However, they require some special care to stay good looking and to not wear out early. For those reasons they are not a good first bp gun.
Any of the following in a steel frame would be a good choice, in NO particular order:
- 1851 Colt Navy .36 cal
- 1858 Remington New Army .44 cal
- 1860 Colt Army .44 cal
- 1861 Colt Navy .36 cal
- Rogers and Spencer .44 cal
- 1858 Remington New Navy .36 cal
- Ruger Old Army .44 cal
The primary manufacturers are Uberti, Pietta and Euroarms; they are offered by several importers, such as Traditions, Taylor's, Dixie Gun Works and others.
The Remingtons, Rogers and Spencer and Ruger are all top frame designs, while the Colts are open tops. All of the Colts on the list have the same size grip and frames, but balance and pointing vary. The Remington .36 and .44 will have the same grip and frame if they are Piettas; the Remington Navy by Uberti actually has a slightly smaller grip like the originals. The Rogers and Spencer and Ruger are larger grips than any of the others.
Your decision should be based on how the gun feels and points in your hand. It's a personal decision, so our advice is frankly worth what you pay for it. Go to a dealer such as Cabela's or Bass Pro Shops if you can, as they may have several examples you can hold. Otherwise, seek out a local bp club (the NMLRA web site can help you find one) and ask some of the members for advice.
Quality of the various guns is not going to be a discriminant. Frankly, the odds of getting a lemon are as good with one brand as another. And things like accuracy depend entirely on how the gun fits your hand.