Dual duty same caliber rifle and handgun

**Curdog** · 06-01-2011, 09:11 AM

I want one of those uppers! The only problem with a combo caliber is that it limits the rifle's performance significantly. In open country or where there is a lot of large game- say for a bush pilot in in Alaska, I prefer a .30-06 paired with a pistol. Here in Michigan, even a .357 combo would be fine.

**hammer502** · 06-02-2011, 09:25 PM

1911(rock river arms) and a thompson copy in semi only(pics will be up when it comes home).

**Echo2** · 06-03-2011, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by hammer502

1911(rock river arms) and a thompson copy in semi only(pics will be up when it comes home).

Thompsons are cool....but they are heavy for what they are....IMO.....isn't it like 8.5 lbs?

**monet861** · 06-04-2011, 02:01 AM

I had a Thompson, traded it. The wow factor at the range was fun, but way too heavy for just a .45. Traded for Springfield SocomII then traded that for a FN PS90. The Socom was too heavy for what it was and the Vltor stock was murder on your hands. The PS90 is way too much fun. Maybe a PS90 and a FN57(but they are a little too big for my hands). I like the ballistics of the 5.7 X 28 mm, at least within 75 yds. The 50 rd mags help too.

**10eckid** · 06-04-2011, 03:03 PM

I've got a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum along with a Ruger 44 mag. carbine. I love that little carbine, its light, short, easy to handle and I've never lost a deer that I've hit with it.

**Scooter209** · 06-10-2011, 09:37 PM

charliefox
What is your opinion of the Marlin? I am looking for a lever action in 357 and have found very little feedback on any of them. What I really want to know is how well does it handle cast bullets.

**monet861** · 06-11-2011, 12:45 AM

I own 3 lever action Marlins(none in .357 though, thinking of getting one). Marlin makes a great rifle and have never had any problems. They will also take anything I reload, even some somewhat hot or light loads. Never had any issues with the bullets I have used and I'll try almost anything....used many different cast.

**charliefox** · 06-11-2011, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Scooter209

charliefox
What is your opinion of the Marlin? I am looking for a lever action in 357 and have found very little feedback on any of them. What I really want to know is how well does it handle cast bullets.

Anecdotally speaking, this gun is the sweetest to shoot out of all my collection! It feeds smoothly and the action is very smooth. I have fired everything through it from 148 gr wadcutters to 180 gr hunting loads (NOT fun) without any issues with the gun or downrange (however it is fun to watch the wadcutters trundle out of the barrel). From my understanding Marlins hold up well to cast bullets. I can't find anything in the owners manual or on their website that discourages their use. YMMV, but I probably wouldn't shoot a ton of them, but they shouldn't be too detrimental. Good luck!

**Scooter209** · 06-12-2011, 12:01 AM

Thanks, now all I have to do is find one.

**badkarma** · 06-13-2011, 07:33 AM

I also have a SUB2K in .40 to go w/ my G23. Great package.

Anyone else have a Marlin in .357 to go w/ a wheel gun? I've never shot cast out of it, but have put a few hundred 38+P's jacketed down the tube. You get one extra round with 38's vs .357's. It's a little difficult to load for me as I have fat fingers, and almost impossible if wearing gloves. It's difficult to cycle if wearing "work" gloves, not so much if wearing "operator" gloves.