What Are Your Levers, Revolvers, Combo's you use?

[huntersdog]

You have the combos like the:
.357 Mag handgun and rifle
.44 Mag handgun and rifle, along with the 444 Marlin option
45 Colt handgun and rifle
Then you have the mighty 45-70 rifle. :)


What rifle and handgun have you decided on?
I know just many options, just trying to make life more simple.

[nemesisenforcer]

I think I've decided on a 44 mag lever/revolver combo, but haven't gotten around to getting the rifle yet.

The wife is interested in a 357 combo but again, no rifle in the safe yet.

[Hannibal]

All of the above. :redneck:

You didn't include that option in your poll.

[jmort]

.357 mag very versatile. I have revolvers, levers, and single shots.

[Outpost75]

You don't have listed the .44 Magnum rifle and revolver WITHOUT the .444 option.

You also omitted the .44-40 rifle and revolver combo.

Those are the ones I kept.

[starmac]

Been keeping an eye out for a 45/70 revolver.

[6pt-sika]

Been keeping an eye out for a 45/70 revolver.

I fiddled with a friends BFR 45-70 a year or two ago . It shot better then I could hold it with both jacketed and cast !

Oh yeah I had a Leupold 2x LER on top .

[MT Gianni]

I have not sold any levers recently so I have decided to keep all I have. i have levers and revolvers in 38/357, other levers include 308, 358, 30-30. Too many revolvers to type. If I could own just one? Sorry I can own more than one.

I forgot, I lost everything in that boat accident.

[6pt-sika]

Out of the close to 100 lever actions I had I am down to four !

A Winchester circa 1906 Model 1894TD in 30 WCF .

A Marlin 444 circa 1966 that's been cut down to 19" .
A Marlin 444 circa 1967 that's still 24".
A Marlin 444 circa 2001 that's been restocked with a rather nice piece of figured walnut .

I "had" a rather nice S&W 629 4" that I carried quite often when hunting .

But the 629's gone and all I have left are ,

A Ruger Single Six 5 1/2" circa early 60's .
A Colt Scout Buntline Special 9 1/2" circa 1962 .

Awhile back I also had a Ruger SP-101 in 327 Federal , when carried in a Bianchi Black Widow high ride holster made an excellent hunting finisher side arm . The 629 in a Galco high ride was okay but tended to drag my pants a good bit .

[RobS]

45 cal. on this end

45 Colt Ruger revolver and Rossi 45 Colt Lever
454 Casull Ruger Revolver and a Rossi 454 Casull Lever

[Jupiter7]

For plinking and hunting whilst not killing the lead and powder supply, the 38/357 combo is hard to beat. Play with .38's, hunt with .357.

45colt for nostalgia and big bullets. I have rugers and Rossi in both.

[Drdarrin]

Recently acquired a Marlin 1895SS in 45-70. Keeping an eye out for a matching pistol :bigsmyl2:

[Lowpower]

A pair of Uberti Cattlemen in .45
An 1894 Marlin CB in .45
An orig 1859 Sharps in .45-100

[TXGunNut]

32-20 makes a fun revolver/rifle combo, as does 38-40 and 44-40. Odd how the rifles that started the concept weren't included in the poll.

[Desertbuck]

45 colt 1873 Uberti cattelman and Rossi R 92 rifle for me, love them both!

[Huntsman]

I got a Win 94 Legacy in 45 Colt and just sold my Ruger New Vaquero and replaced it with a Blackhawk so I can shoot the same loads. Loads with a little more oomph that is.

[labradigger1]

Ruger srh in 44 mag and rossi 92 44 mag. I prefer the 44 over the 357 due to the shock wave of the 357 revolver, for me it is hard to be proficient w/out saftey glasses in the 357. 44 does everything better anyways.
Lab

[btroj]

I own a 32-20, 30-30, 45 Colt, 357, 444, and 45-70 Marlin.
I have 357, 44 mag, and 45 Colt revolvers.

I don't really consider them companions, each has its own load likes and dislikes. I bought what I wanted, owning a like chambered rifle/handgun wasn't really even considered.

[georgerkahn]

I have a Marlin .357 lever complemented with a Colt Python bright stainless .357; while I bought this Marlin to pair with the Colt wheel-gun in same caliber, I but once hunted with this combo. I have a beat up .30-30 Marlin 336 which I generally grab and take, complemented with a Ruger Security-six .357 revolver. I also have a Ruger .38-40/10mm "Buckeye" revolver I bought to hunt with a .38wcf Model 1892 Winchester --my 2nd 'pair' -- but, to be frank -- I generally grab the 336 Marlin .30-30 and Ruger .357.
BEST!
georgerkahn

[Hickok]

I use the .44 mag in Ruger SBH and S&W 's and a Win. Model 94.

I once had a Marlin Cowboy lever action in .45 Colt, but the chamber was cut too large, and bulged cases badly. Sent it back to Marlin, but when it came back, it still was too large, so I got rid of it.

[fouronesix]

32-20 makes a fun revolver/rifle combo, as does 38-40 and 44-40. Odd how the rifles that started the concept weren't included in the poll.

I was wondering the same thing as those were the original offerings for both rifle/carbine and revolver in such combinations as Winchester 73 or 92 and Colt SAA.

[ktw]

While owning several revolvers and a lever action carbine in 45 colt, I think the handgun-and-rifle in a single cartridge concept isn't as useful as it first appears.

For best results on target you are more than likely going to end up with separate molds, loads and possibly even sizers for each gun. In 45 Colt you may not even be able interchange brass between the two due to the variances in chamber dimensions, forcing you to full length size everything and over work the brass. If that's the case, having them chambered for the same cartridge isn't much of an advantage.

in the field I would find it more useful to be carrying a center fire rifle/22lr handgun or 22lr rifle/center fire handgun than a rifle and handgun in the same cartridge.

-ktw

[Desertbuck]

While owning several revolvers and a lever action carbine in 45 colt, I think the handgun-and-rifle in a single cartridge concept isn't as useful as it first appears.

For best results on target you are more than likely going to end up with separate molds, loads and possibly even sizers for each gun. In 45 Colt you may not even be able interchange brass between the two due to the variances in chamber dimensions, forcing you to full length size everything and over work the brass. If that's the case, having them chambered for the same cartridge isn't much of an advantage.

in the field I would find it more useful to be carrying a center fire rifle/22lr handgun or 22lr rifle/center fire handgun than a rifle and handgun in the same cartridge.

-ktw



I was expecting the same thing with my 92 rifle and cattleman pistol but strangely enough both chamber each other's brass unsized just fine. Both like there brass loaded unsized with a .454 200gr boolit or a .454 round ball, small grease cookie and full case of black powder.
I think I just got really lucky!

[Artful]

All of the above. :redneck:

You didn't include that option in your poll.
+1
-and I actually don't do the 444
Others have mentioned the 32-20, 38-40, 44-40 and 454.

Well let's see, which ones did you miss
22LR in revolver, semi auto, lever, single shot - handgun and rifle
222 in handgun - contender and rifle
223 in handgun (contender) and carbine/rifles
30 carbine in handgun (revovler and single shot) and carbine
9x19 in handgun, carbine, SMG
375 Big Bore - Contender and rifles
45 acp in handgun and carbine

and that's just in my experiences.

And KTW is correct in a lot of hunting situations I like a good rifle with some reach
and a 22LR handgun.

[fouronesix]

The reality, given todays excess play money, boyz toyz, 15 seconds of fame mentality, nothing is off the table. I especially like the 2 different 600NE in Encore/Contender platform youtubestupids.

[Blammer]

you forgot the 7-30 water levergun and 7-30 waters TC handgun option. :)

[HATCH]

I own rifle/pistol combos in the following calibers

22lr
32/20
38/357 mag
41 mag
45 colt

[TXGunNut]

Hadn't really considered the Contender pistol/rifle combo but it seems I have those bases covered in .223 and 35 Rem. Didn't consider it because I don't carry a rifle when I carry a Contender pistol, they outshoot most rifles so the rifle would just be unnecessary baggage. My 32-20 rifle has a crappy bore so I can't say whether it likes the same ammo my revolvers like. My 45 Colt Trapper does OK with the ammo my RBH likes but the Trapper doesn't get out much so it's a moot point as well.
Common chambering of a handgun and a rifle in an interesting concept but it may make as much sense as a marketing concept as any other.

[mattw]

Older Marlin pre-crossbolt safety and S&W 627 first version. Close second, but not in the poll... Marlin .41 mag pre-crossbolt safety and S&W 657.

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

For me, a Rossi .44 mag cowboy rifle and Ruger SBH shortened to the end of the ejector rod housing and mag-n-ported. That's what I voted for.

I would also have voted for my wife's combo if it would have allowed, a Ruger old model .357 mag Blackhawk and Rossi carbine.

Yes, I also own a Marlin cowboy in .45-70, but since we're talking long gun / handgun combos (I think), this is not a consideration. I just don't have a need for a handgun of any type in .45-70.

[dragon813gt]

38/357 here, 1894C and 586. Same loads shoot great in both so there is no need to load separate ammo for each one.

And while I don't have a 22lr revolver. I do have a lot of rifles an pistols chambered for it.

[Babbott213]

I have a Winchester Model 94 trapper chamber in .45LC and a Ruger Vaquero in .45 LC. And then I have a Marlin GBL Guide Gun in 45-70. Both levers I love. Both are very accurate. I've had the 94 for at least 15 years now I guess. I do have a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .357 Mag that I need to match up with a lever and I have a Stainless Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44mag with a 10.5" barrel. I need a lever for her as well. And yes, this is my first post. Just found this site and been looking back at some of the older threads.

[starmac]

I just don't have a need for a handgun of any type in .45-70

I didn't realize need had anything to do with it. lol

[FromTheWoods]

1873 32WCF and Ruger Buckeye .32-20/.32 H&R Magnum.
1873 38WCF and Ruger Buckeye .38-40/10mm.
.22 rifles and .22 revolvers.

TXGunNut--Our .32-20 rifle has a horrible bore. Shoots jackets straight and needs filler for lead. Have you tried filler?

[UNIQUEDOT]

45 colt combos for me. I used to dabble in smaller calibers, but there is just something special when it comes to the 45 colt. Although if I ever do get back to a decent place financially I intend to redabble in other caliber combos again.

[texaswoodworker]

I have a 44 mag Rossi 92, and I'm working on getting a set of 44 special Uberti Cattlemans for CAS.

[Lonegun1894]

I have combos in .22LR, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, and .45 Colt, and a couple rifles in .45-70. They all get used a lot, but I had to vote .357 just because I use that caliber slightly, and I mean VERY slightly more than the rest. Next would be .45 Colt, and then .44 Mag. A few years ago I would have said .22LR, but in light of the current situation...

[plainsman456]

I am shocked that no mention was made in the poll of the 41 Rem.mag,i happen to have a blackhawk and a Marlin.
Like others i will leave the 45-70 pistol for others,it just seems to hurt in my mind.:bigsmyl2:

[osteodoc08]

I have both 38/357 combo and 45colt combo. Now I just need a 22 or 22mag combo.

Had 41 combo but had to sell about a year ago.

[EDK]

I have combos in 22 LR, 357 and 44 magnums (30/30 and 45/70 rifles also.) The 44 guns are MY preference, but the 357 has a lot going for it...especially east of the Mississippi river. The current availability and price of 22 LR is ridiculous.

[Comrade Mike]

1873 and a SAA both in .44-40

[crowbarforge]

How do you guys like the M92 Rossi in .45 Colt? I have a newer Winchester Saddle Ring .357 and a fine old S&WM-19 as combos. Would really like to go with the .45 colt for fun. Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .45 Colt and .45ACP and a S&W M25 are waiting a rifle to match up with.

[TXGunNut]

1873 and a SAA both in .44-40

Now we're talking! Sweet!

[Lonegun1894]

How do you guys like the M92 Rossi in .45 Colt? I have a newer Winchester Saddle Ring .357 and a fine old S&WM-19 as combos. Would really like to go with the .45 colt for fun. Ruger Blackhawk Convertible .45 Colt and .45ACP and a S&W M25 are waiting a rifle to match up with.

I have both Rossi 92s and Winchester 94s in both .357 and .45 Colt. I hate to say it, but I prefer the Rossi 92s for pistol rounds. The 92 action was made for the pistol rounds, while the 94 was made for .30-30/.38-55 length rounds, and that allows the 92 to feed smoother and faster. Now, they're equally accurate, but the 94s just don't work as smooth. My Rossi 92s see a lot more hunting use than the pistol caliber 94s.

[charlie b]

father-in-law had a Python, Uberti SAA and Marlin in .357 His goal was one load for everything. Turned out that each only did well with a different load. So, he sold off the Marlin and gave me the Python :D :D

That Python really likes full bore loads best (125gn gas checked or jacketed). When I do my part it will group less than an inch at 25yds. If I run 'slow' loads in it the groups double in size (and sometimes triple).

The Marlin liked heavy bullets pushed slowly (180gn) and the Uberti liked medium weight (158gn) slow bullets.

[Orchard6]

I have 2 combos. A Marlin model 60 and a Heritage Rough Rider in 22lr and a new model BlackHawk/ Rossi 92 in .357 mag.

[crowbarforge]

I had an older Browning M92 in .44 mag that I COULD KICK MYSELF FOR EVER SELLING. On the hunt for a Rossi M92 in .45 Colt.

[Remiel]

i want a Henry and a revolver in .357 or .44, or i just may buy a BFR .30-30 to match my 336

[fouronesix]

I've had several 45-70 levers but never could warm up to the 45-70 revolver :veryconfu
Never had a 44 mag revolver, rifle or carbine. But at one time was thinking about getting one of those 444 revolvers :veryconfu

I've read the OP question and poll a couple of times and it still makes little sense. I can only guess it has something to do with having and shooting a rifle/carbine along with a revolver, both in the same caliber ???

If that's the case, then I've had several combinations that seem practical and go well together.

22rf ---- Win 9422 lever with S&W K22 revolver
32-20 -- Win 92 and 73 levers with Colt SAA revolver
357/38 - Marlin 94 lever with various S&W revolvers
38-40 -- Win 92 and 73 levers with Colt SAA revolver

[hightime]

It's nice to have the same bullets for both.

Owen

[hightime]

122972

[chuckbuster]

You didn't list my choice;
1894 Marlin Cowboy Carbine Limited and Ruger Blackhawk in .41 Magnum, have 5.5"SS Bisley or 6.5" Blue regular grip to choose from. When the Marlin gets to go the Super Blackhawk Hunters have to stay home. :)


Kevin

[crazy mark]

why no 41 mag, 32-20, and 32 mag options.

[pauly]

G'day from Downunder . [smilie=s:

G'day All , my favourite combo is my Freedom Arms mod 83 in .41 magnum & my Marlin 1894 carbine in .41 magnum .

Regards Paul . :smile:

[StrawHat]

...What rifle and handgun have you decided on?...

Unfortunately, I have decided I need a revolver and lever action combination chambered for the 45 ACP. The revolver is the easy part of the equation, the lever action, not so much.

The closest I could come would be a revolver and lever rifle chambered for the 45 Cowboy Special.

[Jtarm]

Been keeping an eye out for a 45/70 revolver.

Here ya go:
https://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-4570-Revolver-75-inch-Barrel.asp

[missionary5155]

Greetings
But I am as happy with calibers 41 mag and 32 WCF which are far more used be me in the river bottoms and field edges I tend to lurk around when up north there.
Mike in Peru

[starmac]

Here ya go:
https://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-4570-Revolver-75-inch-Barrel.asp

LOL I can pick them up at the lgs here anytime for that price. I am cheap and watching for a used one. They come up from time to time, just not when I had the extra bucks yet. lol

[rintinglen]

Um, I choose a 250-3000 M-99 and a Ruger Redhawk 44 mag.

[meeesterpaul]

I'll have a better answer after I get my hands on a 41 Mag Marlin.

[Jeff82]

For me its:
Marlin 1894C 38/357.
Ruger Blackhawk 357
S&W Model 14 38-spl
S&W Model 36 38-spl.

When I go to the range I usually shoot the Marlin, Model-14 and then the Model-36.

[Ed Barrett]

454 Casull Ruger Red Hawk Revolver and a Rossi 454 Casull Lever
357 revolver several and Rossi 357 lever.

[saaman]

Marlin 39 in 22 rimfire and Colt 22 single action; Winchester model 92 and Colt Single action army in 32 WCF; Uberti 1873 carbine and Colt Single Action in 44 WCF.

[Combat Diver]

None of the above. .41 Magnum nut here

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/16/48/54/01/41_mag10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/16485401/981)

CD

[A pause for the COZ]

I use a Ruger Black Hawk and a Rossi M92 in 357 mag. I like it just fine.
Its my main combo only because I cant get the one I want.

I really want a Lever action carbine to go with this. Ruger Single 7 in 327Magnum.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/Kelly2215/100_9590_zpsf5da8611.jpg

The closest I can get right now and keep thing in some kind of budget.
Is to holster up ether my Colt or Smith in 32-20 and take my Savage Sporter in 32-20 out and smack some small game.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/Kelly2215/101_9595_zpsa5d93e76.jpg

Oh well we dont always get what we want. But I do have what I need. hehehehe.

[bob208]

the most common . .22 rifle and ruger single six

ruger .357 and a rossi 92 carbine


Dakoda saa clone .44-40 and a western arms 1866 Winchester clone.

[BK7saum]

You have the combos like the:
.357 Mag handgun and rifle
.44 Mag handgun and rifle, along with the 444 Marlin option
45 Colt handgun and rifle
Then you have the mighty 45-70 rifle. :)


What rifle and handgun have you decided on?
I know just many options, just trying to make life more simple.

Well, I have the .357 combo with a Marlin Cowboy and numerous .357s (Smiths)

I have the Marlin .44 cowboy but no .44 revolver at the moment. I am continuing to look though.

I now have the .32 combo with a Marlin 32 H&R cowboy and a Ruger Single Seven. I think I will always be keeping the .357 and the .32/327. So far I'm really liking the .32

Brad

[BK7saum]

None of the above. .41 Magnum nut here

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/16/48/54/01/41_mag10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/16485401/981)

CD

I'm looking to create a .41 combo as soon as I can shake loose a Marlin .41, too.

[OverMax]

Pre S/Ejection Winchester 94 trapper model. 44 Mag complimented with a carry Ruger S/S 44 mag Redhawk. 7-1/2". Sold the rifle kept the revolver. Couldn't hit nothing but a barn door with that rifle. (Never could get use to that barrels short line of sight.) I even remember what I paid for that disappointment. 202.00 $$ shipped to my front door.

[Butler Ford]

I have all of the above except for the 444 option but my yusing carry combo is not listed! 30-30 and 357 mag all the way. It' still a combo!

BF

[TXGunNut]

None of the above. .41 Magnum nut here

http://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/16/48/54/01/41_mag10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/16485401/981)

CD

Wow, nice group of guns there! Never seen a Smith like yours, very nice.

[Combat Diver]

Wow, nice group of guns there! Never seen a Smith like yours, very nice.

These came out 50 years ago........

http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/48/54/01/58leas10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/16485401/1071)
http://i39.servimg.com/u/f39/16/48/54/01/58youo10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/view/16485401/1072)

CD

[mogwai]

Charter Target Bulldog in 44 special, with a pistol grip Outfitter, in 444.

[TXGunNut]

Well aware of the history of that fine revolver, Combat Diver. Just don't ever seem to see them. Can't even recall the model number S&W eventually assigned that fixed-sight model. I see the adjustable sight guns now and then but your gun is like a big brother to a heavy bbl Model 10, I like that. Thanks for posting the ad copy, good stuff.

[waco]

Rossi 92 .357
Marlin 1894 .357
Marlin 1894 Cowboy .357
Marlin 1894 .44 Mag.
Marlin 1895 .45-70
Lady Smith .357 (wife)
Taurus Tracker .357
Colt King Cobra .357
Smith K-38
Smith 642
Smith 29
Ruger SBH .44
Cimmeron .45 Colt, Evil Roy

I enjoy having wheel and levers in the same caliber. They all need different loads though.

[Rodfac]

Combination handgun/rifle combinations have been an interest of mine for many years...

44-40 = SAA Colt with spare cylinder in .44 Special; Winchester Model 92 rifle. The Colt was ok (2"+) at 25 yds, the rifle would do 3 shot cloverleafs at 50.

.32-20 = S&W 4th variation HE, about 2" at 25 yds; Winchester Model 92 Octogon Rifle ca 1903 (2+" 50 yds)

.357 Magnum (most recent) = 4 S&W's and a Ruger BH all good for 2"+ at 25, Marlin 1894 1"+ @ 50 with 2.5x scope.

.44 Magnum = 2 S&W's & 3 Rugers, two in .44 special & one Magnum (an inch at 25 off rest);
Marlin 336 gps 2-1/2" at 100, Marlin 1894, about the same.

I seldom carry a side arm while hunting back east, I find a heavy handgun in .44 Magnum a real comfort when packing elk quarters out of the Colorado high country...especially when night is coming on. I once packed a fore quarter out to my jeep without packing a rifle as well, and found fresh bear tracks over mine on the way back to make a second trip! I gave up on that plan, and hoisted all the meat I could with a cpl of nylon tow straps, but most of it stayed on the ground. The next morning I was back at first light and found it all undisturbed. A 45 oz S&W makes an easier packing out tool than a 9 lb. .35 Whelen, believe me.

All the best to you and yours in this season of hope and joy....Merry Christmas, Rod BTW: pic is of my Marlin 336 in .44 magnum with a flat top Ruger in .44 Special.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii64/Rodfac/Marlin%20336%2044%20Magnum/44SplRugerandMarlin44Magnum.jpg (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/Rodfac/media/Marlin%20336%2044%20Magnum/44SplRugerandMarlin44Magnum.jpg.html)

[trapper9260]

For me it is the 22lr single six and henry
38/357 BH and rossi both use the same load
44mag Redhawk and Marlin both use the same load

If there was a 327 out there I would match it with my BH.But have a bolt being made right now

[mac266]

My levers:

Marlin 336 in .35 Remington
Marlin 336 in .30-30
Marlin 1894 in .45 Colt
Marlin don't remember the model in .22 LR
Uberti / Cimarron copy of the 1873 Winchester in .357

My carry Revolvers (I have a few more):

S&W model 629 in .44 magnum
Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt (times 2)
Ruger Bisley Vaquero in .45 Colt
American Western Arms copy of the Colt SAA in .357 magnum (times 2)

[Andrew Mason]

i have a .357 mag combo

and also a .44mag combo

i dont really prefer one over the other, they are both awesome

[Outer Rondacker]

1965 marlin 336-44 saddle ring and a S&W 629 classic SS in 6 1/2" barrel. Really enjoy shooting 44mag only as I dont like cleaning the soot rings of 44 special.

Happy Holidays every one.

[butch2570]

Marlin 39 Century 22 LR / Smith 617 10 shot 22 LR. Win 94 30-30 / Smith 686 357. Rossi 92 44mag / Smith 629 44 mag. Not a levergun but Ruger 77/357 and Ruger gp100 357 in 4". Have a Colt Anaconda 44 mag, Ruger Vaquero 45 Colt,and a Ruger SBH Hunter 44mag that have no Lever Gun partners........... Yet..... Merry Christmas Everyone. Love Your Families and cherish the memories.....

[Huntsman]

A pic of mine finally.
http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/Jamie_MG/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141217_190636_zps5f465f6a.jpg (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/Jamie_MG/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20141217_190636_zps5f465f6a.jpg.html)

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/Jamie_MG/Mobile%20Uploads/5ead4ef9-cb1f-46e3-a9e1-9cc29bdd588f_zps431a0ada.jpg (http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/Jamie_MG/media/Mobile%20Uploads/5ead4ef9-cb1f-46e3-a9e1-9cc29bdd588f_zps431a0ada.jpg.html)

[Down South]

Some day, I'll have both, the 44 mag and 357.

[rintinglen]

You have the combos like the:
.357 Mag handgun and rifle
.44 Mag handgun and rifle, along with the 444 Marlin option
45 Colt handgun and rifle
Then you have the mighty 45-70 rifle. :)


What rifle and handgun have you decided on?
I know just many options, just trying to make life more simple.

You left out 250 savage/44 mag.

[Down South]

Forgot to mention even though it's not a crossover. I have an old 375 Win that I love.

[bigarm]

Marlin 44 mag/spl & Colt SAA 44 spl
Marlin 44-40 (to be coming) and Colt SAA 44-40
Smith and Wesson 3" Model 60 .357 and something to be determined at a later date
Bought that "something to be determined at a later date" today - a Rossi with a 24" octagon barrel

[starmac]

This might seem funny to You guys, but I have a single six/marlin combo.
I also have a 44 mag combo but shoot a 45 colt rifle more.

Now for the funny part, if I am carrying the 39a or any other 22 rifle, I will always pack the 44 sbh, now if I am carrying a large rifle, I will usually be carrying the single six. It would be rare to carry, both of the same caliber.

[Steve E]

I have a .45 Colt Blackhawk and a Navy Arms M92 24 inch Octagon barrel .45 Colt.
I also have a Ruger Blackhawk in 357 x 44 Bain & Davis as well as a 94 Marlin in 357 x 44 B&D. I almost forgot my Ruger Single Six, Ruger MKI (several variations) and my 10/22 and a couple of 77/22's.

Steve...........

[paralaska]

This might seem funny to You guys, but I have a single six/marlin combo.
I also have a 44 mag combo but shoot a 45 colt rifle more.

Now for the funny part, if I am carrying the 39a or any other 22 rifle, I will always pack the 44 sbh, now if I am carrying a large rifle, I will usually be carrying the single six. It would be rare to carry, both of the same caliber.
Makes sense to me . . . If hunting small game with my .22 or .17 . . . I'm gonna carry my .454 Toklat for protection . . . If using my .308 or .454 rifle for hunting . . . I'll carry a .22 handgun for small game or plinking . . .

[Lead Fred]

How come the 45/70 line is pink?

Lever: 1895 Marlin in 45/70
Handgun: Sig P220 in 45ACP

They both share a common reloading bag. I can even paper patch the 45 ACP boolit into the 45/70 case.

[6.5 mike]

Marlin 39a & 3 screw Ruger Single Six, 4'' Mod 29 pinned & recessed, or 44 Vaqureo 5.5'' with 444. Would like to have a 357 lever to go with the other Vaqureo or 686. Now need to find something to mate up with the open top in 44 Spl.

[Gunnut 45/454]

Only pistol/rifle comb I have at the moment is 357 GP100 an Marlin 1894CB ! Had a 45/454 SRH that went with my Win 45 and 454 Casull levers. Would love to get a double action 45 LC but no one makes them anymore and are way to expensive if you find one.

[Lonegun1894]

Gunnut, Ruger still makes the Redhawk and Super Redhawk in .45 Colt. I want to say S&W makes something, but I prefer the Rugers. You're right about them not being cheap though.

[358 Win]

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz169/bobddville/CombinationGuns008.jpg (http://s824.photobucket.com/user/bobddville/media/CombinationGuns008.jpg.html)

First photo is my H&R combo 44 Magnum/20 gauge shotgun and my 3 screw Ruger Super Blawkhawk (most accurate handgun I own). Second photo is my 1894C from 1979 and my S&W 19-4 four inch from 1980.

358 Win

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[3leggedturtle]

22LR, 22mag, 357, 45C

[flint45]

my combos are marlin 1894 .44 mag and s&w model 29 also i like my marlin 39 .22lr and ruger single six convertable .22lr/ .22 mag

[Gunnut 45/454]

lonegun1894
Yes they do but that alittle to rich for my wallet. At $800 delivered to my LGS. Maybe this year!

[M-Tecs]

I use them all except for the 444 Marlin. Poll doesn't give the option to select more than one.

[2ndAmendmentNut]

Seeing as the 22lr wasn't an option I went with the 357 as my second favorite rifle/pistol combo.

[Lonegun1894]

lonegun1894
Yes they do but that alittle to rich for my wallet. At $800 delivered to my LGS. Maybe this year!

I have a .45 RH, and it took quite a while to save for it, so I understand.

[Gunnut 45/454]

lonegun1894
Well I pulled the trigger on it. Hope the wife doesn't shoot me !:holysheep

[Lonegun1894]

If you need a place to hide, let me know. :) And CONGRATS!!!

[Clark]

45 Colt:
Win 94 Ranger
Uberti Cattleman
Colt New Service
Ruger Blackhawk

38-40:
Win 92 rifle
Colt New Service

[veeman]

None of the choices, I'd go with my Uberti Remington 75's and Rossi 92 in 44-40.

[bigarm]

127883

One of my combos:

Smith and Wesson 586 and Rossi .357 with 24" octagon barrel

[vietnam71]

45LC Ruger Blackhawk 4-5/8 barrel - Henry Big Boy 45 LC. Both shot like a dream.

[35 Whelen]

Uberti 1873 19" carbine in .44 Magnum and one of 4 .44 Special SA's.

[FISH4BUGS]

I have a 6 1/2" blue 4 screw S&W Model 28 and an early Interarms/Rossi 357 Carbine.
I am looking for a Browning 44 mag to go with the S&W 6 1/2" blue 5 screw Pre-29 44 mag.
Great combos

[bigarm]

Bought a Rossi 24" octagon barrel 45 Colt today. I bought a Smith & Wesson model 25 in 45 Colt which will be coming. Should make a good pair.

[John Boy]

Huntersdog, a thread like this is what all is in ones safe or safes. And frankly is nobody's business what my collection is ... so I'll pass!

[9w1911]

1 1894 Marlin REM 44mag
2 1894 Marlin JM CBY LTD 44mag
3 1895 Marlin JM 450 Marlin
4 1894 Win 30-30 cerca 1983

[Grapeshot]

All my Colt Clone SAA's are chambered for the .45 Colt/.45 Schofield/.45 Cowboy Special.

My Winchester reproduction is in .44-40 (.44WCF)

[blackbike]

Been keeping an eye out for a 45/70 revolver.


Ha Ha Ha Ha

I think I`ll stick with 22lr combo.

[alg3205]

Got to love the 357 combo of lever rifle Rossi 92 and wheel gun Ruger Blackhawk. They both work well with 38 special and 357 magnum, both are accurate.

[No_1]

Current combo's

22lr
32/20
38/357 mag
38/40
44/40
41 mag
44 mag
45 colt

[M-Tecs]

All of the above minus the 444 plus 44/40. If we go to single shot pistols I have a bunch more.

[quail4jake]

S&W #3 and Marlin 1894 SRC, .45 schofield. S&W 1905 and Browning 53, .32-20.

[patrick_ford]

S&W #3 and Marlin 1894 SRC, .45 schofield. S&W 1905 and Browning 53, .32-20.

Is your S&W #3 original? I have an Uberti Schofield in .45 colt that I love.

My combo this year is my Winchester 16" 30-30 and my Ruger Blackhawk in .44 Special.

[nitrohog]

I just completed my first respectable combo thanks to this forum. A 44mag Rossi M92 and a three screw Super Blackhawk.

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[Michael J. Spangler]

S&W 686
Marlin 1894C

So nice.


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[adcoch1]

For me, a Rossi .44 mag cowboy rifle and Ruger SBH shortened to the end of the ejector rod housing and mag-n-ported. That's what I voted for.

This is my setup, or the Redhawk cause it's stainless like my rifle. But the 5" sbh is pretty awesome for a backup gun...

[Traffer]

If I had the money:
22 lr handgun and lever
22mag handgun and lever
And last but certainly not least, 45/70
Handgun, lever and single shot. (I would rather have the single shot than the lever and handgun combined.)

[GMW]

I have a Rossi 16" 44mag or my Henry Big Boy also in 44mag mated with my Ruger SBH Hunter 44 with the Bisley frame and a Glaco shoulder holster. Or if I want to go small caliber; how about my Henry Golden Boy with my Ruger Single Six convertable.
God Bless our newly elected president Donald Trump!!!

[Texas by God]

The original. 44-40. Best, Thomas.

[Speedo66]

I just picked up a Uberti Cattleman Hombre at a show yesterday, so now I have a pairing to my 20" blue Rossi 92 carbine, both in .357. Range day tomorrow for sure.

[mustanggt]

I have an Uberti 1872 Open Top with 7 1/2" barrel in 44spl, USFA with 7 1/2" barrel and an Uberti 1873. I'm told the 1873 in 44spl is, well, special :smile: rather rare.

[Mossy Oak]

I have a OM Ruger BH .357 mag and just ordered a Rossi 92 .357, I was really thinking hard on a Rossi 92 45 Colt but the .357 won out. The 45 will be my next year purchase.

[375supermag]

Hi...
I never really planned to have a handgun/rifle combination but it just sort of worked out that way.
I have been toting around a Marlin .22mag lever-action rifle paired with a Kimel Industries(same as Heritage)Western Six with interchangeable .22LR/22mag cylinders for quite a few years. both have accounted for a fair number of squirrels and groundhogs over the years. I always meant to buy a better quality .22Mag revolver but this fixed sight Western Six is just so very accurate out to 25 yards that it just never became a priority to replace it. I do have a very nice Dan Wesson .22LR DA revolver that is very nice but I never have acquired another .22Mag revolver.

I recently bought a Cimarron 1873 lever action rifle in .45Colt to go with all the .45Colt revolvers I have, mostly Vaqueros and BlackHawks with a couple of S&W and Cimarrons tossed into the mix for good measure.
I haven't yet decided if I need to pair up a lever-action carbine with my .357Mag, .41Mag, .44Spl or .44Mag revolvers. Maybe someday...we will see.

[mike69]

Still need to get a 45lc lever gun to go with my revolver always wanted that combo. been looking at a henry for awhile now

[Minerat]

Ruger SB 4-5/8" 41 mag and a Henry Big Boy 41 mag. Got the lever gun for Christmas to complete the set.

[Seeker]

Ruger Blackhawk and my Henry Steel. Both .45 Colts.

[Griff]

Let's see, with 4 Colt SAAs (2 are clones), an 1892 Rossi Short Rifle, 2 Uberti '73s, an 1860 Henry, a Browning 1885 and a custom Marlin 1894, all in 45 Colt... I might be biased. 2 Rossi 1892s and 2 Colt SAAs (1 is a clone) in .38/.357 just to prove that I'm NOT prejudiced, (and my wife likes them)!

But, my all time favorite combo is my mdl 94 Trapper in .30-30 and Combat Commander in 45Auto.

[Smoke4320]

A Rossi 16" SS 92 and a S&W 642 in 357
A Judge and soon a Henry in 45 Colt
a Remlin 1895 SBL, a Marlin JM 1895G and a TC 14" (yes its not a revolver) all in 45-70
forgot all about the Ithica M49 22 and a Heritage 22 revolver

[Saxtonyoung]

I have taken deer with my Marlin 1894C and my 357 Blackhawk.

I was fortunate enough to find a load that is accurate in both.

[OlDeuce]

I have had the .44 combo for a long time ! Winchester 94 trapper and a Super Black hawk:roll::mrgreen: Great Combo !

Ol Deuce

[saleen322]

I have 45 Colt 1894 Marlin and 45 Colt Ruger. I will be getting a Henry in 327 Magnum as soon as they start shipping. I currently have a Blackhawk and GP-100 in 327 mag to pair with the Henry. I also have a Winchester 375 Win and a Dan Wesson 375 Super Mag but they are not quite the same. :)

[Mgderf]

I have 45 Colt 1894 Marlin and 45 Colt Ruger. I will be getting a Henry in 327 Magnum as soon as they start shipping. I currently have a Blackhawk and GP-100 in 327 mag to pair with the Henry. I also have a Winchester 375 Win and a Dan Wesson 375 Super Mag but they are not quite the same. :)

^This.
I have revolver/lever rifle combo's in all of the following,
.22lr Heritage Rough Rider and Henry lever
.22mag Heritage Rough Rider and Henry lever
.357mag Ruger Super Blackhawk and Rossi lever
.44mag Ruger Super Blackhawk and Marlin 1894 lever
.45 Colt Taurus Judge and Rossi 1892 lever
.454 Casull Taurus Raging Bull and Rossi 1892 lever

but I'm like a kid in a candy store, waiting to pair that new Henry lever .327 Federal magnum with my Ruger SP101.

Hooray for Henry!