pistol caliber rifle pics
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i dont have any pics handy but i have a marlin 1894c, 16 inch (maybe 18?) lever action .357 that is a hoot to shoot, and very handy. i love the thing, its so sturdy and just feels good in my hands.
i'll never part with it.
you can shoot a good bit of 38 special through it on the cheap, though i almost always end up using the 38s in my revolver because i prefer the kick of the 357 through the rifle. i have .22s for cheap plinking anyway, and thats exactly what a 38 special feels like through the marlin.
i reccomend you buy one, if you find one. if you don't like it, ill take it off your hands
i'll never part with it.
you can shoot a good bit of 38 special through it on the cheap, though i almost always end up using the 38s in my revolver because i prefer the kick of the 357 through the rifle. i have .22s for cheap plinking anyway, and thats exactly what a 38 special feels like through the marlin.
i reccomend you buy one, if you find one. if you don't like it, ill take it off your hands
aarondhgraham
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My H&R rifles,,,
The rifle on top is a H&R Handi-Rifle in .357 Magnum,,,
It's my Army-Dillo-Killah.
The rifle on the bottom is a H&R Sportster in .22 LR,,,
It's my "need to relax and unwind a bit" rifle.
Both are break-open single shots,,,
Both have more inherent accuracy than I can utilize.
Aarond
The rifle on top is a H&R Handi-Rifle in .357 Magnum,,,
It's my Army-Dillo-Killah.
The rifle on the bottom is a H&R Sportster in .22 LR,,,
It's my "need to relax and unwind a bit" rifle.
Both are break-open single shots,,,
Both have more inherent accuracy than I can utilize.
Aarond
g.willikers
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Check out the Ruger PC9 and Marlin Camp 9 carbines.
Both use high capacity pistol mags.
Unfortunately, both are long out of production, but they pop up kind of regularly on the web gun auctions.
Both use high capacity pistol mags.
Unfortunately, both are long out of production, but they pop up kind of regularly on the web gun auctions.
BlackJackID
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I have one of the Camp 9s, I like it alot. I dont really have a use for it, but its a fun and surprisingly accurate rifle. My 13 year old daughter has adopted it, a good step up from her .22.
Sparks1957
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I love my Ruger PC9... no photos of it yet, working on it
Yes, I got it for hunting blacktail in western Washington. As you may know, this half of the state is comprised of brush, and more brush.
I understand the .44 Magnum in a carbine can give mv's of 1800 fps or a little more and this is effective to 100 yds, easily. I'm using Speer 240gr JSP's.
It's hard to find a clear shot longer than that, so I may never find out if 100 yds is a hard limit.
I haven't got a deer with this rifle, yet, but I have read of others who have had good results.
What I can attest to is that this rifle doesn't mind getting wet...
I understand the .44 Magnum in a carbine can give mv's of 1800 fps or a little more and this is effective to 100 yds, easily. I'm using Speer 240gr JSP's.
It's hard to find a clear shot longer than that, so I may never find out if 100 yds is a hard limit.
I haven't got a deer with this rifle, yet, but I have read of others who have had good results.
What I can attest to is that this rifle doesn't mind getting wet...
safe cracker
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bamaranger
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No pics but.........
Sorry, but here's some descriptions. I've got 3.
One is an early (pre safety) Marlin 1894 in .357. It has a Williams peep fitted, and I had a set of swivel studs put on as well. I pulled the white line butt spacer off PDQ. I tweaked the front bead by filing an angle on the rounded face facing the shooter. I have likely fired this little carbine more than any other rifle in my armory, excluding my .22's. It is not much more trouble afield than a walking stick, hits harder and farther than my handguns and is one of my favorites. Currently zeroed "on" at 100 with full power 158 JHP and will likely keep it that way now. I don't have notes on it, but 4-6 MOA seems about right at 100 with the peep. Previously I've shot it quite a bit with .38 WC (single feed), 125 gr JHP mags, and 110 JHP +p+ .38 spl, and a .357 158 SWC midrange load. Bought the little rifle new when Marlin announced the safety feature back in the early 80's and have never regretted it. Never have killed a deer with it, but lots of pests, cans, fence posts etc.
The second is a late production Ruger .44 carbine, the tube feed model. It wears a USA vintage Redfield 2-3/4 power widefield and swivel studs as well. It is zeroed "on" at 100, and shoots best with 200 gr Hornady JHP.
With that it gives 3-4 MOA and the slug is sufficient for deer in my area. I have not had any luck getting an acceptable group with the std 240 gr heavy bullets in this Ruger Carbine or its double below.
The last is another Ruger .44 tube model, this an early one with walnut stock. I bought it as a parts rifle, with cracked & poorly re varnished stock, and some feed issues, but some home gunsmithing got it running and looking good. I put swivel studs on it as well, and fitted a set of XS ghost ring sights, front and rear. It is set up as a SD carbine w/ a butt cuff for 9 rds spare ammo and is currently in the pickup. It shoots the 180 Hornady JHP and when my supply of those is shot up, I will likely go to 200's to simplify production. The 180's are frangible at carbine velocity and the 200's hold together better. This Ruger would not shoot the std 240 and up .44 bullets either. Well, not into groups smaller than a pie plate at 100 anyhow.
The .44's have both taken deer, the scoped one the most. Including a legal "double" one day in AR in the Ouachitas. The 240 gr slugs have always passed through deer, but as before, accuracy was terrible. The 180-200 make the carbines much more accurate and effective, but I have not had a "light" bullet exit on deer. Wounds are dramatic and expansion noteable. The recovered slugs are classic mushrooms and measure .60+.
The .44's cost much more to shoot and are SD and hunting carbines only.
Sorry, but here's some descriptions. I've got 3.
One is an early (pre safety) Marlin 1894 in .357. It has a Williams peep fitted, and I had a set of swivel studs put on as well. I pulled the white line butt spacer off PDQ. I tweaked the front bead by filing an angle on the rounded face facing the shooter. I have likely fired this little carbine more than any other rifle in my armory, excluding my .22's. It is not much more trouble afield than a walking stick, hits harder and farther than my handguns and is one of my favorites. Currently zeroed "on" at 100 with full power 158 JHP and will likely keep it that way now. I don't have notes on it, but 4-6 MOA seems about right at 100 with the peep. Previously I've shot it quite a bit with .38 WC (single feed), 125 gr JHP mags, and 110 JHP +p+ .38 spl, and a .357 158 SWC midrange load. Bought the little rifle new when Marlin announced the safety feature back in the early 80's and have never regretted it. Never have killed a deer with it, but lots of pests, cans, fence posts etc.
The second is a late production Ruger .44 carbine, the tube feed model. It wears a USA vintage Redfield 2-3/4 power widefield and swivel studs as well. It is zeroed "on" at 100, and shoots best with 200 gr Hornady JHP.
With that it gives 3-4 MOA and the slug is sufficient for deer in my area. I have not had any luck getting an acceptable group with the std 240 gr heavy bullets in this Ruger Carbine or its double below.
The last is another Ruger .44 tube model, this an early one with walnut stock. I bought it as a parts rifle, with cracked & poorly re varnished stock, and some feed issues, but some home gunsmithing got it running and looking good. I put swivel studs on it as well, and fitted a set of XS ghost ring sights, front and rear. It is set up as a SD carbine w/ a butt cuff for 9 rds spare ammo and is currently in the pickup. It shoots the 180 Hornady JHP and when my supply of those is shot up, I will likely go to 200's to simplify production. The 180's are frangible at carbine velocity and the 200's hold together better. This Ruger would not shoot the std 240 and up .44 bullets either. Well, not into groups smaller than a pie plate at 100 anyhow.
The .44's have both taken deer, the scoped one the most. Including a legal "double" one day in AR in the Ouachitas. The 240 gr slugs have always passed through deer, but as before, accuracy was terrible. The 180-200 make the carbines much more accurate and effective, but I have not had a "light" bullet exit on deer. Wounds are dramatic and expansion noteable. The recovered slugs are classic mushrooms and measure .60+.
The .44's cost much more to shoot and are SD and hunting carbines only.
gearchecker
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Thompson 1927-A1 Semi-auto
I only have one rifle in a pistol caliber and here it si
Thompson Model 1927-A1, 45 ACP
Rifle and accessories first
A picture of my wife with it and our Colt 1911, 45 ACP
I only have one rifle in a pistol caliber and here it si
Thompson Model 1927-A1, 45 ACP
Rifle and accessories first
A picture of my wife with it and our Colt 1911, 45 ACP