Pedersoli Lightning .357

[film495]

Pedersoli Lightning pump action: the fastest gun in the West | all4shooters

dreaminn of gun purhases I probably won't make any time soon, but anyone have any opinions of this reproduction? or similar models. plan eventually would be to get a rifle that can shoot .357, just as a utility rifle and range toy. I can reload for it, and while I have several family rifles have not ever purchased one that is mine - so to speak.

I'm also kind of torn over some of the lever guns, but think I prefer the pump style action. Anyways, just figured I'd see what opinions were out there. I started reading about the Ruger/Marlin situation, but ended up wandering and thinking some thing like this might be more my thing, but I don't know - no plans to actually buy anytime soon, no real need per say.

 

[ms6852]

Don't be torn between rifles, easy peasy, just buy both of them. I personally and looking at for a 38-55 or a 45/60 both lever actions. I've got plenty of brass for cartridge conversions for both.

 

[Scrapiron45]

Have the Uberti Beretta gold rush in 45 colt, have had no problems, handy fun little carbine. Got a bunch of levers, in different calibers, favorite right now is a slicked up marlin cowboy in 45 colt, close second is a navy arms 1892 in 44 40. First cowboy gun I'd get a lever, probably a marlin. Easy to work on and reliable. The 357 is good choice for all around fun. The week after that I'd be looking for a lightning copy in 45.
Life's is full of options, enjoy.

 

[Tommygunn]

An oddball characteristic of the pump action Lightning is the action has to be open to load. Closing the action after loading doesn't chamber a round, you must cycle the action again.

I've never handled the Pedersoli version, but I believe it's good. I have the Taurus copy; if you ever see this one, RUN AWAY!!!!!!! RUN FAR AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!