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A few weeks ago I traded for this Dragoon. I had the opportunity to take it out and test it this weekend, including introducing several people to both it and shooting in general. I was using .454 round balls through it and they were easy to load without a stand and gave just enough...

Hi all, Took my Dragoon out for a test spin today (more on that later). I had it under hot running water, scrubbed it down looking great. It's in the oven now for about 7 minutes to dry out (175 degrees) and I look in and it's got rust developing. Taking it out now to scrape that off, but...

Hello all, I have searched several forums and the holy google to no avail. I'm looking for a good chart that outlines the difference (if there is one) in loading loose powder substitues and how it compares to real black powder. My ideal chart would have something like: (please disregard...

Man, I had heard stories but really had no idea how gigantic a Dragoon was... I would probably have to use both hands for the original Walker! Here's a pic of the one I traded for this week next to an 1873 for comparison. The top photo's color sucks cause it's my crappy phone camera, but you...

Hi all, I've read many of the 'so you want a cap and ball revolver' threads, but i've not gotten a satisfactory answer in regards to why people don't use modern cleaners on a C&B BP pistol. It seems like all the answers revolve around 'cause it cleans better'. But that makes no sense to me...

Hi everyone. New guy here and new to BP. Anyone ever used pyrodex BP pellets in a 3rd gen Dragoon? (*EDIT* Reproduction Dragoon, of course! A Uberti.) If you have experience with BP pellets, I'd love to hear about it!