I recently picked up a used Cowboy for a very reasonable price ($290). I've only been to the range with it three times, but it shoots and functions great. Fit and finish is excellent. I have read a great many negative comments concerning the Cowboy, but haven't seen any of it in this revolver. As a matter of fact I picked up a new USFA Rodeo at the same time, and they BOTH shoot great. I just run into a little operator error once and a while!!
The one thing I'll have to get used to is the transfer bar system, but that isn't something particular to the Cowboy.
From my limited experience...I like it...shoots great, fine fit and finish.
LCR