I am a beginner and these are my choices. I am in it for the gun of hanging with guys and shooting guns. Not a serious competitor nor care too much about "authentic".
New Ruger Vaquero 357 5.5 Stainless. paid 440 + shipping & fees. Got one will get another next month.
Marlin 1894CB 357. Got used on gunbroker for 460 + shipping & fees. Proud of that guy because it has an action job, lever safety plugged, titanium firing pin, new rear blade sights.
Norinco JW2000 12 gauge double barrel 20 inch coach gun. 200 +. So I cheaped out here but it gets the job done and with the rabbit ears looks old west for sure. I think it is a killer value. My wife and kids have decided this is my scariest looking firearm yet.
New Ruger Vaquero 357 5.5 Stainless. paid 440 + shipping & fees. Got one will get another next month.
Marlin 1894CB 357. Got used on gunbroker for 460 + shipping & fees. Proud of that guy because it has an action job, lever safety plugged, titanium firing pin, new rear blade sights.
Norinco JW2000 12 gauge double barrel 20 inch coach gun. 200 +. So I cheaped out here but it gets the job done and with the rabbit ears looks old west for sure. I think it is a killer value. My wife and kids have decided this is my scariest looking firearm yet.