I have a Win 92 in .357 for cowboy action shooting. It's light and handy, lever action, 10 rounds. Cowboy is the best thing I know for learning quick and accurate shooting.
Hubby has a Win 73 in .45 long Colt, which would pack a little more punch but is longer and heavier.
I like the idea of a carbine with a pistol round. Not only is your accuracy better, you get more velocity out of the longer barrel.
33 posted on 09/21/2012 8:03:14 PM PDT by AnAmericanMother
(Ministrix of ye Chasse, TTGS Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment))
So you watched too many cowboy movies when you were a kid like me :^) Most of my fun rifles are lever actions (Wins, Marlins and Henrys), favorite to shoot is a .44 Marlin carbine.
36 posted on 09/21/2012 8:15:33 PM PDT by The Cajun
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