Recently, I've been reading lots of articles about lever action rifles used as a decent alternative to a semi-auto for urban defensive use. I have absolutely no knowledge of lever actions, and have never fired one.
If you were to purchase a short barrelled version, which caliber and model would you choose, and why? I'm thinking about urban use, within 75 yds. Also, as to caliber, I know there are some choices, such as 30-30, 44mag., 357mag, 45-70gov, etc, but I'd like to know if the handgun caliber cartridges out of the short barrelled versions are adequate for this purpose. The reason being is that most weapon purchases I make I tend to stick with ones where the ammo isn't too costly so practicing doesn't put a whole in my wallet. Obviosly, if I went thru a class, I wouldn't choose a Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 to shoot 500-700 rounds with since I don't reload.
Which would be the best of the handgun cartridge, lever action, short barrelled versions? .357mag/ 44mag?
---Additionally, which aftermarket acces. would you install to enhance its defensive properties? Leather stock shell holders, Ashley aperture ghostring sights, etc..
Thanks for any suggestions,
EricO
[This message has been edited by EricO (edited August 18, 2000).]
If you were to purchase a short barrelled version, which caliber and model would you choose, and why? I'm thinking about urban use, within 75 yds. Also, as to caliber, I know there are some choices, such as 30-30, 44mag., 357mag, 45-70gov, etc, but I'd like to know if the handgun caliber cartridges out of the short barrelled versions are adequate for this purpose. The reason being is that most weapon purchases I make I tend to stick with ones where the ammo isn't too costly so practicing doesn't put a whole in my wallet. Obviosly, if I went thru a class, I wouldn't choose a Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 to shoot 500-700 rounds with since I don't reload.
Which would be the best of the handgun cartridge, lever action, short barrelled versions? .357mag/ 44mag?
---Additionally, which aftermarket acces. would you install to enhance its defensive properties? Leather stock shell holders, Ashley aperture ghostring sights, etc..
Thanks for any suggestions,
EricO
[This message has been edited by EricO (edited August 18, 2000).]