re: The purpose and value of a pistol-caliber carbine

Hell, with those Buffalo Bore .357s, that Marlin is like a 30-30 out to 100 yards. It beats the .30 carbine to hell and back.





...But yeah, I went with 'truck gun' instead.

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I'm gonna check gunbroker and see what they're selling for.

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You'll be surprised how expensive they are. As I recall, a lot of them had feeding problems. If the feeding problems were fixed, I bet those carbines would be a good seller today.

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Ruger used to make pistol-caliber carbines.

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I shot a dude's Ruger 44 mag carbine at the range recently. I think it had the same M1 action but that gun was really smooth.

I agree with Downshift and think a carbine or lever gun in 44 mag is one hell of a "brush gun."

I've also shot an M1 carbine some and she was a sweetheart. Even though the ball round isn't great for people stopping, I would have no problem defending my home with the new Hornady Critical Defense in 30 Carbine. I bet it takes this thing to a new level.