Rifle and pistol in same caliber

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I've always acquired rifle calibers in rifles and handgun calibers in handguns. But, I've come to believe that many shooters like having at least one matching rifle/handgun set, and have begun to think about a set in .45 Colt, .357 Mag or .44 Mag, given that I have handguns in all of those already. I have no specific intended use in mind (and I don't shoot Cowboy events).
For those who do have common-caliber sets, what is appealing or beneficial about it to you?
 
I don't have a set, but have considered getting a .357 lever gun because of having a .357 revolver. For me, it's just the appeal of having another rifle to shoot (in a pattern I don't already own) and not having to buy more ammo for it. For people of a survivalist mindset, having a rifle and handgun that share a caliber would mean you only have to stock/stockpile/carry one kind of ammo as well.
 
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I have three single action revolvers, all in .45 Colt. Since I also reload for that cartridge it seemed perfectly logical that I should get a lever action rifle that fired the same cartridge. Only problem was finding one because at the time Marlins and Rossis were in short supply. Finally found one at a gun show that was used but like new in the box. It was a Rossi R92 carbine with a 16" barrel and large loop lever. What made it even sweeter was that I had just bought a Beretta Stampede in .45 Colt at another table! It was like everything fell into place perfectly that day!

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I have combos in 357 and 44mag. The appeal isn’t a survivalist mentality. And I almost never carry both at the same time. My 1894 carries 11 rounds of 44mag. My Redhawk carries 6. So if I need more than 11 rounds, either I brought the wrong damn gun, or I need to go back to the range. 6 more rounds likely isn’t going to help me much.

When I first started hunting with my 1894, some of my buddies didn’t understand. They thought you rifle hunted with a centerfire rifle cartridge. Something along the lines of a 308/30-06. Then I started killing a LOT of deer. I don’t even know how many doubles and triples I’ve shot. And they started getting it. I don’t take my 1894 after pigs very often. It’s primarily a deer gun for me. And my 44 Redhawk is what I take, in a chest rig, when I’m in the thick nasty stuff. Same for my 686 and 1894 357. If they would make a Marlin or Ruger Camp in 10mm, I’d own one of those also to go with my 1911.

The appeal for me is being able to have a rifle and a handgun in the same caliber. More guns, fewer reloading dies. Nothing more. Nothing less.
 
My first centerfire was a .357 blackhawk. I sort of hung up on that caliber for some reason. The marlin 1894c came along shortly. It was great in my saddle scabbard.
I like being able to stock up on ammo, whether factory or my reloads.
The ability to share ammo is probably the biggest advantage for me.
A pistol caliber carbine is still a quite effective hd/gp gun, just like it was 120yrs ago
On road trips, or vacations, I have taken my sp101 iwb and my carbine for in the cabin. I always like that combination.

Knowing what I know now.....I would have started with .45colt. Much easier on the ears.
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I've always acquired rifle calibers in rifles and handgun calibers in handguns. But, I've come to believe that many shooters like having at least one matching rifle/handgun set, and have begun to think about a set in .45 Colt, .357 Mag or .44 Mag, given that I have handguns in all of those already. I have no specific intended use in mind (and I don't shoot Cowboy events).
For those who do have common-caliber sets, what is appealing or beneficial about it to you?

Not much, except for extended field applications.

Ruger Blackhawk 6.5" .357 Mag.

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Ruger 77/357 carbine .357 Mag.

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Doesn't mean that both aren't great in their own right.



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Various .357 revolvers and a Marlin lever action in same. Will take anything I might want to shoot in Florida. Can be downloaded, uploaded, special bullets, etc.

I want to do the same in 10mm one day for much the same reasons. Auto-pistol and semi-auto carbine. Probably end up with a 9mm first though I'm not that taken with 9mm out of carbine.
 
I have two such combos, a Gen 2 Keltec Sub2k that takes SW5900 magazines in 9mm, and a Ruger PCC that accepts the SR9c magazines.

I see these as the modern day equivalent of the old revolver/carbine shared ammo guns of old.
 
Rossi 92, Ruger NMBH 45 Colt.
Hi Point carbine, Ruger American pistol 45 Auto.
Remington Model 12A, Harrington Richardson 999 Sportsman 22 LR.
 
I've always acquired rifle calibers in rifles and handgun calibers in handguns. But, I've come to believe that many shooters like having at least one matching rifle/handgun set, and have begun to think about a set in .45 Colt, .357 Mag or .44 Mag, given that I have handguns in all of those already. I have no specific intended use in mind (and I don't shoot Cowboy events).
For those who do have common-caliber sets, what is appealing or beneficial about it to you?
It's a cool idea. There really is no purpose to it unless you go into the wild for an extended period.
 
.480 Ruger Super Blackhawk and Ruger #1. I need some .475 Linebaugh brass to load for the No. 1 because it begs for a little more umph.
 
Hi...
Other than .22LR and .22Mag my only rifle chambered in a handgun cartridge is .45Colt.
I have had .45Colt revolvers for decades but only bought a Cimarron 1873 lever action rifle a couple or three years ago.

I am now actively searching for a good deal on carbines in .44Mag, .357Mag and .41Mag.
I have been having a great time with my Cimarron lever action rifle and want to expand the experience into multiple calibers.
 
I've got combos in .22, 9 mm, .357 mag, .44 mag and .45 acp.
It just worked out that way.
Duh,
I didnt think about the .22lr, and ..22wmr combos.
Everyone knows how great they are. The centerfire combos are like that.
 

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I have a Rossi 92 in .44 Mag and a Taurus Model 44 in .44 Mag, and a Marlin 39A in .22lr and two handguns in .22lr. A Ruger Mark III and a S&W Model 17. I never bought the guns thinking about matching rifle and handgun, just happened. Probably going to sell the Taurus revolver.
 
I have two such matching combos.

6" Security Six, 2-1/4" SP101, 3" LCRx, LCR all in . 357 with a Marlin 1894 Carbine in same caliber.

A 3" LCRx and an LCR in . 22WMR with a Marlin 883SS in same caliber.
 
Have come very close to buying a 44 mag. lever gun a few times. Already have a 44 Mag. Redhawk and dies, brass, bullets, etc. so I wouldn't have to buy factory ammo. Been tempted on a 357 lever also; having two 357 revolvers and reload that also. As it stands now it's only 22l lr handguns & rifles and three 9 mm handguns and a Ruger PC carbine. It sure is an interesting concept.
 
Loading non-bottlenecked cartridges is easy if done properly on a press, and the increased velocity is all the thump I need.

Su I love having a 357 lever action and multiple revolvers. Some goes for my 10mm autos.
 
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