I am hooked. Trying to arrange an 8" to go with my 5" American. Ordered more 44 Russian brass and Cheyenne Pioneer Cartridge 44 Russian boxes from Buffalo Arms, and 246 grain 44 Russian slugs from Bear Creek. I have some brass, dies, powder, primers, and already have 5 of the vintage 44 Russian boxes.
In the past, I have had an original No 3 Russian, and T&E a Uberti No. 3 Russian, but didn't care for the grips. I love the American's (and Schofields) plow handle grip, but I think better sights than the Schofields sights. I had a terrible time with the Schofield and sighting.