Well, Bill Hickock liked the Navy. His were .36, though...

The thing to remember about the Walker is that it was intended for the horse to carry. It's a beast.

My favorite cap-and-ball is a so-called "sherrif's" version (shortened) of an 1860 Colt. Not the most accurate thing out there, but at least it balances well, much like the later single-action cartridge Colts. It's still long enough for the loading lever to work, though.

I tried to learn to love the Ruger, but the grip was too small, and it was just way too barrel-heavy for me. Back then they used alloy grip frames, which made it even worse.