walker/dragoon
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Some shooters....
....Are really turned off by the loading lever drop on the Walkers. The Dragoon largely remedied that problem.
On the other hand, the Walker is a no nonsense emotional experience to shoot.
I think if I did not have either and wanted both, I would go for the Walker.
On the revolver you purchased some time ago, I have four examples of ASM large revolvers and I love them all.
....Are really turned off by the loading lever drop on the Walkers. The Dragoon largely remedied that problem.
On the other hand, the Walker is a no nonsense emotional experience to shoot.
I think if I did not have either and wanted both, I would go for the Walker.
On the revolver you purchased some time ago, I have four examples of ASM large revolvers and I love them all.
bushmaster65
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my first was a Uberti 2nd model Dragoon this last July. Love it to death so I had to buy a Uberti Walker in August. As stated above, Both are different.
Prices are going up so if it was me I would start with the Walker.You shouldn't have to pay more than 350-400.00 to your door for a new Walker. Bought mine in August from Able Ammo here in Texas so I had to pay tax and it was exactly $401.00 to my door. Either one will suffice in getting you good and hooked on BP revolvers. Welcome to BPA! (black powders anonymous)
Prices are going up so if it was me I would start with the Walker.You shouldn't have to pay more than 350-400.00 to your door for a new Walker. Bought mine in August from Able Ammo here in Texas so I had to pay tax and it was exactly $401.00 to my door. Either one will suffice in getting you good and hooked on BP revolvers. Welcome to BPA! (black powders anonymous)
OK Doc...
... now that I have THAT off my chest, as said in all the previous posts, they both are different animals. No need to say it again. I'd take the Walker. Yep, the Dragoon has loading lever advantages. The Walker has a huge "click-boom"!
I'd never part with my Uberti/Walker. I would buy a "real" Colt/Walker reproduction in a heartbeat if... the price was right. Don't mind the loading lever drop when she's loaded to the gills with BP. I'd tape the loading lever up with painters tape if I had to.
Birch
... now that I have THAT off my chest, as said in all the previous posts, they both are different animals. No need to say it again. I'd take the Walker. Yep, the Dragoon has loading lever advantages. The Walker has a huge "click-boom"!
I'd never part with my Uberti/Walker. I would buy a "real" Colt/Walker reproduction in a heartbeat if... the price was right. Don't mind the loading lever drop when she's loaded to the gills with BP. I'd tape the loading lever up with painters tape if I had to. Birch
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For me, the Walker is sort of too heavy to hold "comfortably".
I much prefer the round trigger guard of the 3rd Model Dragoon, and its weight is just a little more manageable.
And it has the more modern square notches on the cylinder instead of oval.
If I was blind folded and had to choose, I'm pretty sure that I would pick the Dragoon.
Who usually loads more than 50 grains in their Walker?
But if it's a package deal then buy both and double your fun!
I much prefer the round trigger guard of the 3rd Model Dragoon, and its weight is just a little more manageable.
And it has the more modern square notches on the cylinder instead of oval.
If I was blind folded and had to choose, I'm pretty sure that I would pick the Dragoon.
Who usually loads more than 50 grains in their Walker?
But if it's a package deal then buy both and double your fun!
The old Palmetto Walkers ain't bad looking. I almost bought this one about a year ago (when this fellow bought it). 
It went through a couple of times (fairly cheap) without selling, and I backed out of it right before it sold, because I got to thinkin about how hard parts would be to find/make.
He priced it up about $100 more and has had it on GB ever since, and comes down about $5 every month.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=324105404
It went through a couple of times (fairly cheap) without selling, and I backed out of it right before it sold, because I got to thinkin about how hard parts would be to find/make. He priced it up about $100 more and has had it on GB ever since, and comes down about $5 every month.http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=324105404
Thanks folks, I guess you all are right about an emotional choice.
Doc I know you're a new guy to BP, (75?), but the one I purchased in 68' was used and I don't recall any case on the frame..long time ago to remember for sure, and you are right the amazing dropping lever was a pain in the pooper. Were repros sold in the old days without case coloring? Thanks again for all the feed back.
Doc I know you're a new guy to BP, (75?), but the one I purchased in 68' was used and I don't recall any case on the frame..long time ago to remember for sure, and you are right the amazing dropping lever was a pain in the pooper. Were repros sold in the old days without case coloring? Thanks again for all the feed back.