Picking a .357 lever gun-the internet hasn't helped!

SigWig said:
The good news is that they do make it

https://rdsc.ca/smith-wesson-1854-l...l-black-synthetic-stock-big-loop-357-mag.html
button rifled

marlin is chf
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I like the look of the S&W 1854 lever gun. My gunsmith has stated that he gets a few in his shop for all the screws constantly coming loose, I can only assume some Loctite would solve this issue. I'm not a Loctite fan.....:(

I also do not understand why they designed a lower magazine tube that can only be used for unloading. My guess is it has something to do with the Henry patent?........:unsure:

Either way, having a loading tube that one cannot load and unload like the Henry design definitely doesn't appeal to me. It almost seems half @ssed!.......:(
 
Really appreciate you guys taking the time to reply. I visited a site sponsor a few hours ago and held an 1892 big-loop carbine in 44mag. I had considered that model in 357 and for sure that loop is a no-go for me. I did like the sights more than the buckhorn. Still sticking with the .357 plan and now know it'll be an 1892 if I do this.

Build quality and fit/finish were nice!
 
.22LRGUY said:
Really appreciate you guys taking the time to reply. I visited a site sponsor a few hours ago and held an 1892 big-loop carbine in 44mag. I had considered that model in 357 and for sure that loop is a no-go for me. I did like the sights more than the buckhorn. Still sticking with the .357 plan and now know it'll be an 1892 if I do this.

Build quality and fit/finish were nice!
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Think outside the box and buy a .357 mag pump!
 
Thunderhog said:
I like the look of the S&W 1854 lever gun. My gunsmith has stated that he gets a few in his shop for all the screws constantly coming loose, I can only assume some Loctite would solve this issue. I'm not a Loctite fan.....:(

I also do not understand why they designed a lower magazine tube that can only be used for unloading. My guess is it has something to do with the Henry patent?........:unsure:

Either way, having a loading tube that one cannot load and unload like the Henry design definitely doesn't appeal to me. It almost seems half @ssed!.......:(
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they are junk overall and the tube mechanism fails continuously
Marlin
winchester
browning
Pedesrisoly
All other junk regardless of what the internet says and exspensive junk
 
Marlin 1894 in 44 mag currently. Had a Win 94 in 44…POS.
That being said, I have a Win 94 SRC Trapper in 38/357 that works really well.
The latest is the Browning 65 in 218 Bee. The fit and finish is top-notch.
 
.22LRGUY said:
Really appreciate you guys taking the time to reply. I visited a site sponsor a few hours ago and held an 1892 big-loop carbine in 44mag. I had considered that model in 357 and for sure that loop is a no-go for me. I did like the sights more than the buckhorn. Still sticking with the .357 plan and now know it'll be an 1892 if I do this.

Build quality and fit/finish were nice!
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.22LRGUY said:
Really appreciate you guys taking the time to reply. I visited a site sponsor a few hours ago and held an 1892 big-loop carbine in 44mag. I had considered that model in 357 and for sure that loop is a no-go for me. I did like the sights more than the buckhorn. Still sticking with the .357 plan and now know it'll be an 1892 if I do this.

Build quality and fit/finish were nice!
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After you get it. Keep your eyes on SFRC monthly sale (15% off +/-) and scoop up as many 38 Special.

I scooped up their last 1000 rds of PMC 38 Special at 15% off. Cheaper than Tenda or FOC.

Then this....

 
gunrunner100 said:
Marlin 1894 in 44 mag currently. Had a Win 94 in 44…POS.
That being said, I have a Win 94 SRC Trapper in 38/357 that works really well.
The latest is the Browning 65 in 218 Bee. The fit and finish is top-notch.
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Yes the Winchester Model 94 rifles in the shorter pistol caliber choices can fail miserably....:(

Your lucky your 357/38 works so well.

I too have a Browning Model 65 in 218 Bee, one of 3500 rifles made. Mine is also a gem, that works perfectly and is an absolute tack driver....:)
 
I owned a Winchester legacy in 44 magnum. It cycled very well, but it had an oversized micro groove bore, and didn't fire cast bullets worth sh*t.

The Winchester 92 I owned in 357, didn't cycle anything, what a waste

The Chiappa 92 was not much better.

The Rossi 92 in 44 magnum, in stainless was a beautiful gun, performance was OK, but the installation of optics was problematic.

Over time I had a few more lever actions, but they are all gone.

What I use and enjoy today, are Henry rifles, in:
  • 44 Magnum
  • 357 magnum
  • 22lr
  • 30-30
They re all beautiful rifles and great performers.

My only Winchester left is a 1895 in 30-06,
and there is this Marlin XLR in 45-70, fantastic gun.
 
mephisto002 said:
I owned a Winchester legacy in 44 magnum. It cycled very well, but it had an oversized micro groove bore, and didn't fire cast bullets worth sh*t.

The Winchester 92 I owned in 357, didn't cycle anything, what a waste

The Chiappa 92 was not much better.

The Rossi 92 in 44 magnum, in stainless was a beautiful gun, performance was OK, but the installation of optics was problematic.

Over time I had a few more lever actions, but they are all gone.

What I use and enjoy today, are Henry rifles, in:
  • 44 Magnum
  • 357 magnum
  • 22lr
  • 30-30
They re all beautiful rifles and great performers.

My only Winchester left is a 1895 in 30-06,
and there is this Marlin XLR in 45-70, fantastic gun.
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Yeah not sure why Henry gets no love on this forum.
I have a 30-30 and 357 and both are beautiful rifles that run like sewing machines. Very accurate too.
Great warranty to boot.
Maybe not the best for cowboy action but that's not an interest to me so unimportant.
 
Jest tuh taws a 🦴🕳️ and yer jest plink’in away, oww bout a G2?
Fun wee resculls and start collecr’in bawrills.
I’m up to seven sets of dies now……🤤
 
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