Duke of Doubt
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Vive la France, indeed.
Only problem comparing blackpowder cap and ball revolvers to modern is the relative lack of power. A Colt 1860 Army in .44 delivers all the power of a modern .32. The Walker Dragoon gets you into low-end .38 Special territory. Still, it's a lot better than nothing, and makes a great flash and bang. Once in awhile you see modernized cap and ball revolvers, with cut down barrel (bad idea -- there goes most remaining velocity), rubber grips, black finish, modern sights, tactical rail, etc.
Only problem comparing blackpowder cap and ball revolvers to modern is the relative lack of power. A Colt 1860 Army in .44 delivers all the power of a modern .32. The Walker Dragoon gets you into low-end .38 Special territory. Still, it's a lot better than nothing, and makes a great flash and bang. Once in awhile you see modernized cap and ball revolvers, with cut down barrel (bad idea -- there goes most remaining velocity), rubber grips, black finish, modern sights, tactical rail, etc.