I always liked the idea of a pistol and rifle combo. so I finally bought a lever action to go with my blackhawk.....does it ever end???? It seems I'm never content with what I got. First I bought the convertible cyl. so I could shoot 45acp and 45 colt then, I HAD to buy a semi auto naturally to go with my revolver, next was the lever action to go with the colt and I haven't had the thing one full day and am thinking of a .45acp carbine to go with my auto........Is there any medication to controll this????? Do I just learn to live with it???
New lever action Today
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I've found no medication to solve this. I've already bought too many guns this year and I promised myself no more guns. Heck, it's been about one a month so far. 
I guess I'm trying to keep up with Tamara in arming my own company.
I guess I'm trying to keep up with Tamara in arming my own company.russlate
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You can become a knifeaholic. That's like a cocaine addict kicking the habit by using heroin instead.
OEF_VET
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I've been having the same thoughts lately, Russsty. That is, I needed a pistol caliber carbine to go with my S&W 686 .357. I was leaning towards a Marlin 1894C. However, the new price is a little more than I want to pay right now and they're about impossible to find used. So, I scoured the gun show this weekend, hoping I'd come across one. Instead, I found a Rossi .357/.38 carbine for $275. That's a price I can handle, so it came home with me today. It has a 20" bbl and will hold 9+1 .357 JHP's. It will definitly be going to the range with me next weekend for a good workout.
Warren
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How much better does the cartridge perform when used in a rifle as opposed to a revolver?
For example what is the effective range for it out of the revo compared to out of the rifle?
For example what is the effective range for it out of the revo compared to out of the rifle?
There is a lot of performance increase in the .357 Mag and .44 Mag from a carbine, even from regular factory loads. The Win Super-X 158 gr JSP, for example, lists at 1830 fps/1175 fpe from a 20" carBine, and at 1235 fps/535 fpe from a 4" revolver. A std .240 gr .44 magnf load runs abt 1180 fos/740 fpe from a revolver and 1760 fps/1650 fpe fom a 20" carbine. the hot-loaded stuff from Buffalo Bore and others will best that, and you can handload 'em pretty speedy. A search here will turn up a few examples THR folks have chrono'd. I think 444 had one such post.
StephenT
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Good price on that Rossi carbine, OEF! How do you like it so far? I've read good things about the Rossi Puma, and the lack of a safety is a plus.
OEF_VET
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StephenT,
I haven't had the chance to fire it yet, but as soon as I do, I'll let you know how it works. So far though, I like it. It's a pretty handy little carbine. The new Puma Mdl 92's have a safety on top of the slide, but the older ones haven't. Mine is one of the older ones. Another nice thing about mine is I bought it through a private sale, therefore, no paper trail.
I haven't had the chance to fire it yet, but as soon as I do, I'll let you know how it works. So far though, I like it. It's a pretty handy little carbine. The new Puma Mdl 92's have a safety on top of the slide, but the older ones haven't. Mine is one of the older ones. Another nice thing about mine is I bought it through a private sale, therefore, no paper trail.
OEF_VET
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Well, I took it out to the range today and I'm in love! Why did I wait so long to get one of these? It performed wonderfully. I was easily cracking cantaloupes open at 100 yards and even hit a clay pigeon at that distance with iron sights.
That little Rossi will hold either 9+1 rounds of .357, or 12+1 rounds of .38 SPL. The recoil with either one was minimal. Granted, I was using some of my first batch of handloads, which are done to the recommended starting specs.
I think I've definitly found my new truck gun. I can easily stow it inside the behind-the-seat organizer I have in my truck, with an ammo wallet in one of the organizers' various pockets.
I just have to keep it out of my fiance's hands, as I think she'd like shooting it enough to want it for herself. If I do eventually buy a Marlin 1894, I'll go ahead and let her have the Rossi anyways. It's light enough for her to handle and the recoil is soooooo manageable.
Don't wait, buy yourselves a lever-action, pistol caliber carbine now!
Frank
That little Rossi will hold either 9+1 rounds of .357, or 12+1 rounds of .38 SPL. The recoil with either one was minimal. Granted, I was using some of my first batch of handloads, which are done to the recommended starting specs.
I think I've definitly found my new truck gun. I can easily stow it inside the behind-the-seat organizer I have in my truck, with an ammo wallet in one of the organizers' various pockets.
I just have to keep it out of my fiance's hands, as I think she'd like shooting it enough to want it for herself. If I do eventually buy a Marlin 1894, I'll go ahead and let her have the Rossi anyways. It's light enough for her to handle and the recoil is soooooo manageable.
Don't wait, buy yourselves a lever-action, pistol caliber carbine now!
Frank
ducktapehero
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I've heard good things about those Rossi leverguns. I'm planning on getting one someday. Does it have a plug in it? I've heard they do. If so you might be able to get more than 9+1 357's in it.
mainmech48
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Having a carbine and a revolver that use the same ammo makes as much sense now as it did back in the 1870's, IMHO. Especially when your means are limited.
Ditto if you prefer self-loaders, but be prepared for much less of a difference in ballistic performance between the two.
My own first practical experience with the concept was when I bought an IMI "Timberwolf" .357 to go with the DW 15-2 that was my sole handgun at the time. Struggling student with extremely limited $$ then.
Best $250 that I can remember spending. Wouldn't trade it for diamonds.
Now I also have a Rossi "Trapper" LA that's a close second. 16" bbl., holds eight .357s, about a yard long, and a very sweet utility/woods walking piece. Handy, accurate and ultra-reliable. I had a Lyman 66A and a bead front installed to accomodate my now middle-aged eyes. It's usually riding behind the seat in my pickup in its padded softcase with 50 rnds and a couple of silica gel packs.
Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one, IMO.
Ditto if you prefer self-loaders, but be prepared for much less of a difference in ballistic performance between the two.
My own first practical experience with the concept was when I bought an IMI "Timberwolf" .357 to go with the DW 15-2 that was my sole handgun at the time. Struggling student with extremely limited $$ then.
Best $250 that I can remember spending. Wouldn't trade it for diamonds.
Now I also have a Rossi "Trapper" LA that's a close second. 16" bbl., holds eight .357s, about a yard long, and a very sweet utility/woods walking piece. Handy, accurate and ultra-reliable. I had a Lyman 66A and a bead front installed to accomodate my now middle-aged eyes. It's usually riding behind the seat in my pickup in its padded softcase with 50 rnds and a couple of silica gel packs.
Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever got along without one, IMO.
I got the .30-30 Marlin because I wanted a true rifle caliber. More and more I do like the idea of sidearm/longarm sharing ammo. My problem is that the only proper service wheelgun in the house is the wife's Python. Other than snubbies, I have no revolver to match.
Clearly this means I must buy a set!
Perhaps a nice .44 Magnum revolver with field leather and a spiffy levergun to complete the ensemble...
I must ponder.
Clearly this means I must buy a set!
Perhaps a nice .44 Magnum revolver with field leather and a spiffy levergun to complete the ensemble...
I must ponder.
Taurus is coming out with a new clone of the old Colt Lightning pump action carbine in .45 Colt, so prepare to begin saving pennies and drooling again...... It's basically a Taurus 62 carbine on steroids, just like in the old days.
It's basically a Taurus 62 carbine on steroids, just like in the old days.- Status
