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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 5:41 am
Just strictly for curiousity, does anyone here still carry a rifle & handgun that use the same caliber ammo?
I've had a .45 LC Peacemaker clone for decades, but my next purchase is going to be a S.A.A. in .357/.38spl so i'll only actually NEED one ammo box for it, and my Winnie '73 Short Rifle.
I'm lucky enough to live in a state in which I can open carry any firearm I like and often carry the SAA clone in a shoulder rig as it's as quick for me to use as a 1911 for "1st shot" purposes, and even the LC is accurate (for me) out to 60 yds on a shilouette.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:19 am
Funny you should mention the same round combo. Years after selling my Winchester 32-20 '73, I still have a bout with seller remorse. The '73 was the combo with my 1928 Colt SAA 32-20 that I still have.

The only other combo I have is a Winchester 9410 and American Derringer .410/45LC.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:57 am
I have two sets........a 3rd Generation nickel Colt SAA in .32-20 and Winchester/Miroku 1892 octagon in .32-20, and then a Colt New Frontier in .44-40 and a Winchester/Miroku 1892 Trapper in .44-40.
PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 10:26 am
I would sure like to see some pictures of those matching "pairs" gentlemen...

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:15 pm
nothing's in matching caliber yet (still looking/saving for that SAA .357) but here's my Frontier Era set...

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 11:39 am
I own a S&W Model 629 and a Taurus Lever Action both in .44 Magnum...
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i owned Ruger 10/22 & Browning Buck Mark and i loved it.. For me its the best tandem.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 4:30 am
I didn't mention that I have a Lever action .22 WMR and H&R 676 in .22 WMR

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We've decided that since my wife has a .38 Spl revolver already, i'm giving her the '73 Short Rifle in .38/.357 and come Sept. will buy myself a '73 in .45 LC.

She absolutely LOVES the '73 with either caliber ammo in it !!
PostPosted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 12:41 pm
The .22 WMR is a great load...

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:05 pm
I have a Ruger Single Six and a 9422 in .22WMR which I enjoy.
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:56 pm
I have a 9422WMR and a Ruger Single six Convertable .22LR?.22WMR pluse a few .22LR rifles if they qualify.
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I carry my 1st gen Glock 17 and I have a Just right carbine that takes glock 9mm magazines.

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:21 am
Rugers..

Deerslayer and flattop Blackhawk 44mag

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9 mm Hi point carbine and 9 mm sig 2022
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Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt Blue
H&R Buffalo Classic Handi-rifle 45 Colt Blue

Ruger SP101 357 Magnum Stainless
NEF Handi-rifle 357 Magnum Blue

Ruger Single Six 22LR Blue
Ruger K77/22RP 22LR Bolt Stainless
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:38 pm
Colt P mod 4 3/4" .45 C and a Marlin Cowboy in the same .

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I do the Super Blackhawk .44mag & 94 trapper in .44 mag ;) :mrgreen: Ol Deuce
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Ruger SP101 .357 & Marlin 1894 .357 both in stainless. Still regret trading in my new model blackhawk (.357) for the sp101... Shudda kept them both

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:59 pm
I just purchased a Heritage Rough Rider to go with my Marlin Model 80 :D .
Now if I can find a revolver in 30-30 WCF :P
PostPosted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:38 am
I own a Marlin Model 80C Bolt Action and a Glenfield Marlin Model 60 Semi-Auto.

...just bought a Heritage Rough Rider to have a Single Action revolver in both .22 short / .22 long / .22 long rifle / .22 magnum...to compliment.

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I heard that the regulations and laws overall have changed. What can you say? Looking forward to hearing form you as soon as possible!
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Welcome aboard robertjohnson. Enjoy the ride.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:23 pm
Actually, I have 3 different combo sets of center fire calibers; an Uberti SA Cav. model pistol and two Rossi M92s, a 20" carbine and 24" rifle in 357mag, another Uberti SA Army model pistol and two Ubertis, a 19" Model 1866 Yellowboy and a 24" Model 1873 Special Sporting Rifle in .45 Colt, and finally a Glock 22 and a Ruger PC 40 in .40 S&W. Plinkin or hunting, having a sidearm in the same caliber as your long gun is just a whole lot easier and performance of the .357 is increased as much as 570 fps, the .45 Colt increased increased by 305fps, while I pick up a bit over 200fps with the .40 S&W.

The .357mag sets are my favorites as I handload and have found that a full 18.0grn charge of Lil'Gun powder under a Zero 158grn JSP bullet produces an astounding 2,005 fps out of my 24" rifle at 6,100ft asl (Colorado) on an 84 deg. day which is some 10% faster than the 1,822 fps I've gotten for the last 10 yrs using the same combo with H110 powder. Best of all, the Lil'Gun has a much lower peak pressure so it doesn't beat up my brass like H110 does. With a tang and globe sight set on my rifle length Rossi, I have a 30" sight radius which is good enough to go after bowling pins at 200yds with ease and at 300yds if I'm on my game.

The .45 Colt sets both run Unique as the toggle link actions don't like high pressures so 14,00 psi is my limit with them but they're still a hoot to shoot. Again, I have a tang sight on my rifle length 1873 and while not as fast as the .357, I can still smack those pesky pins at 200 yds most of the time; at 100yds, it's a breeze.

The Glock/Ruger set is new as I just recently got the Ruger and the smaller case size of the .40 S&W limits performance and powder choice. I've settled on Power Pistol as my 'magnum' .40 powder as I use that in my 10mm. I've found that the Ruger is good for about 125 yds before the drop is excessive but it's still a lot of fun. I replaced the rear leaf sight with a rear of the receiver peep sight by NECG, doubling the sight radius and giving me an accurate 100yd shooter.

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