While sitting around enjoying the rebirth of Freedom, I got to ponderin on gettin some guns.

Noticed that H&R has a lever gun they are about to start selling but it only comes in .357

If you had a choice of a combo, what would it be. Specifically a lever action and pistol combo in the same caliber. Like a Marlin Guide paired with a Smith & Wesson in .357 or one of those Henry Rifles with a Ruger Blackhawk or Vaquero in .45 Colt

I've always wanted a bisley vaquero

Rossi has a .454 lever I'd pair with a 5 5 inch 45 colt. Course I could be happy with a .357 too.

Marlin 1894 paired with an S&W M629.

I like the Henry lever and Ruger SP 101 combo.

I have s H&R 357mag single shot and a colt trooper.


Liked to have 454 rifle and pistol it match

I would do a .357 magnum lever rifle and a model 686 or 327 revolver, both from Smith & Wesson.

S&W Model 65 4" barrel.
Ruger M77/357.

I went 357 because it's easier to shoot in the pistol vs the 44 mag. Just watched the video. Wonder what those will price out at? Wouldn't mind having a lever action to go with my bolt action.

I’ve got Cimarron and Uberti clones of Winchester Model 1873’s chambered in .357 and .45 Long Colt with Ruger New Vaquero’s to match.

45 or 44 would be my go to.

Freedom Arms Model 83 .44 Mag revolver and a Big Horn Armory Model 89 .500 S&W Lever action. Dream for me combo.

S&W 1854 and the new Lipsey’s S&W Mountain gun in 44 mag



Marlin did not fix the inherent snail cam flaw in the 1894 so eventually it will notch and cause jamming and the sharp edges on the square bolt will cut the heck outta ya

A Marlin 94 is the bottom of the heap for me.

Uberti 1860 Henry Rifle case hardened matched with Uberti 1873 Cattlemen El Patron, both in 45 Colt.

Also consider a Glock 10mm and Ruger LC carbine 10mm Glock mag

Absolutely for a modern twist and lots of capability!

I'd also want old school too with my Ruger 44 Mag Carbine and I'd get a Ruger 44 Mag Redhawk or Blackhawk to pair it with

If I were so inclined to get a rifle/pistol combo it would certainly be something to pair with my 10mm Glock.

I like the western guns and all of the nostalgia that comes with them. However, it’s 2025 and the rules of engagement have changed. Fentanyl ferrets, meth heads and gang bangers don’t carry 6-shooters. If I have to protect me and mine it will be with a high capacity semi auto. This is just my opinion based on the fact that, other than my hunting firearms, all others are purchased with one purpose in mind, self preservation.

Marlin 357 to pair with my ruger Blackhawk.

Same, it’s a great combo!

Its the reality

The 10mm combo can lay some smack down and lightweight too

winchester 1894 in .44 mag with a ruger super blackhawk in same cal....it's fun to run thru a bunch of .44 cowboy loads at the range ...