Thinking of buying a black powder 1851 Confederate Navy .44 revolver. That is the version without the top strap over the cylinder and the barrel slides off the cylinder bearing pin for changing cylinders.

Fired one many years ago in a .36 caliber and was extremely impressed by its accuracy at about 50 feet distance.

The one I am interested in is made by Traditions firearms company and is sold by Cabela's. For $120.00, it is not a big expenditure if I decide I don't like it. Uberti firearms makes them also, but charges $250.00 for the same model.

Looking for input and opinions from those of you that have personal experience about black powder firearms in general, and any information about Traditions or Uberti firearms in particular. Would love the Ruger Stainless blackpowder pistol, but it currently is out of my price league.

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