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Originally Posted by LarryW (Post 338666)

Haven't had problem with the stop breakage (yet) in the Winchester 94AE I have, but if I had it to do all over again I'd of bought a Marlin. The Grizzly ammo advertises 180gr at 1350fps. Hefty but cozy in the rifle. Would like to shoot it from a revolver and see what it feels like. The pistol/rifle commonality is a compelling if not good idea, but I think I'd rather have a .45-70 or .30-30 in a long lever gun. If I have to use a lever gun against something it's usually better to have bigger. I had a problem with .38 Special cartridges in that they are a tad bit shorter than the .357's and cycling can sometimes be a problem. Least it was for me. I agree with Mohaveman re: the silly bolt/hammer safety.

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FWIW, here's more discussion on the Winchester variety.

http://www.gunblast.com/End-of-an-era.htm

I enjoy having the common cartridge when going out to shoot. Having the lever action Rossi and a couple of wheel guns makes for a nice day at the range. I haven't had any issues with feeding of 38 rounds although I think there is a bit more fouling using the shorter cartridge, but that may be more a product of my cartridge selection.

I've been looking at these. I carry a Ruger SS Security Six in .357 Mag when I hunt. I have a bunch of ammo. My son is an LEO and was given 800 rounds of .357 Mag. It's a great excuse to buy a new rifle!

I have an M4 clone and was thinking perhaps an American Arms derringer in 223 would be the ticket...

MVP

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Originally Posted by MVP (Post 340356)

I have an M4 clone and was thinking perhaps an American Arms derringer in 223 would be the ticket...

MVP

Might as well use a .22LR and light off an M-80 at the same time.

Not going to get much MV out of that barrel.

TR

I once heard the American Arms derringer in 44mag described as "a sheep in wolf's clothing".

FWIW: the recoil of anything above 38 Spec in a derringer is not pleasant without gloves.

MVP

Has anyone shot the Rossi Ranch Hand or rifle using .110 gr ammo (either .38 spec or .357 Mag)? I had a Marlin lever with a micro grove barrel and it would not stabilize enough to do better than 5 inch groups at 25 yards. I later bought a Winchester M94AE and it was a tack driver with the 110 gr ammo.

I have a bunch of .38 spec & .357 mag ammo in 110 gr and would hate to get the Rossi Ranch Hand to find it did not stabilize the 110 gr bullets.