ROKTMAN:
We've got a group of Cowboy Action enthusiasts here in East Tennessee, and I've been tempted to take up the hobby myself.
Have a ball! If the lady in your life also gets involved, you can double the fun -- not to mention the expense. Aside from the cost of the replica revolvers, lever guns, and Derringers, the cost of authentic wardrobes alone can drive a man to seek comfort from good whisky -- which is more expense. And if he really wants to do it right, he needs a good, blooded horse -- (Wait a minute ... I used to own horses ....)
Lord have mercy, this line of thought is threatening to get really expensive. I think I'll go clean my guns and watch an old John Wayne movie to cool down. 
Richard,Ha...it will be cheper than the car hobby I am obsessed with or the Swiss Automatics or .....
I bought a 100X hat ,the 2 Reeder Customs,double shotgun,concho belt,custom Lucchese boots, a .32 Hopkins and Allen vest pocket gun and a period U.S.Marshall badge .That is the first $5000.00.
Need a Yellow Boy carbine,spurs ,pants,gloves ,shirt ,bolo ,lawman coat,custom leather rig to complete the ensemble.There is another $1500.00+.
It is scary how fast this stuff adds up.
I`ll let you know how it goes.
