What would be a good quality black powder revolver for starters?

I will say 1851 Navy in .36 Steel or Brass shooters preference. My first cap/ball revolver, was an 1851 Navy Sheriff Brass in .44, However I was well educated on that ramrod prior to my purchase. Being stated if I am asked by kids, new people wanting to bust in to black powder revolvers. Well Pietta or Uberti 1851 Navy whatever frame you like Then I point them here if you choose Pietta you will have to do a little work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g5Qfo-yFq0 Get ya some jewelers files and follow the video

That's what I started with, a Dixie GW 1851 (Pietta made them, I believe). As with so many guns, I wish I still had it! Great fun to shoot. I would stay away from brass frames; I bought a Reb model in .44 and it went out of time seriously!

Been there and learned my lesson too. Brass frames are ok only if there loaded mild. Mine was a 58 Remington. Bought it at monkey wards in the late 70s. Stay with steel frames and have fun. My personal favorite is a 60 Army / uberty.

I've only owned two revolvers, a Rogers & Spencer and a 1858 Remington. Both were in .44 and had steel frames. Accuracy was as good as most modern revolvers.

IMHO as long as it has a steel frame and doesn't rattle it's a toss of a coin.