Definitely go gated!
I have an antique 1861 Rem Army in 44 Russian with the Kirst loading gate conversion and really like it.I can shoot factory Rem 44spl no problem.After some polishing/fitting she's like a swiss watch...with bite!
you might wanna look at an ejector from Kirst too,go all the way.I just made one up but still have to turn out a cylinder pin to attach it.

A shootin iron is a tool used for shootin
much like
a branding iron is a tool used for branding