I have a Third Model Dragoon. Supposedly has all the improvements.
Still a monster. These early revolvers are huge. Not something you carry on a belt.
They did not know the design limits of the steels. So they made the cylinders walls thick. If you notice, the cylinder walls got thinner over time, as they learned from experience.
The sights were way off. I managed to get a taller front sight, but the sucker falls out of the barrel notch and the gun shoots like 3 feet left at 25 yards.
My favorite to date is the New Model Remington made by Uberti. Much better design than the Colts.
For example, I don't have caps falling inbetween the hammer and the frame with a Remington. The nipples are angled to make it easier to put caps on. Pull the center pin and the cylinder comes out. Less parts, lots less screws and frame pieces. My Uberti came with an extra tall front sight, and was drift adjustable.