I want to purchase a "cowboy" rifle and pistol for novelty shooting. Winchester 1873 lever action rifle and 1873 colt single action pistol.
I don't have any current plans beyond that. At the very least I'll shoot 100-200 rounds a month out of them at the range, and depending on what all they can be used for, I may use the rifle for hunting or both rifle and pistol for cowboy shooting competitions in the future.
I have no idea which brand, model, or caliber I want, since I have never shot any of them before. But I like the Ruger Vaquero and Winchester brand 1873. (Although the Alaskan 1892 looks neat too). I just want it to be dependable, accurate, and fun to shoot.
The ONLY thing I'm certain of, is I'd like it if both guns are the same caliber, for simplicity sake.
As far as which brand or model of these two, what do y'all consider to be the most trust worthy and fun to shoot version of these two types of guns?
As far as caliber, the most consistent argument I hear is that 357 is cheaper to shoot and you can substitute it with the 38 special. I'm more concerned with what I can do with it than the cost of the ammo, to be honest. So what would make me want to choose one or the other between 357 mag, 44 mag, or 45 Colt?
Are any of those too big or small to use for deer hunting?
What other considerations should I be thinking about?
Also, I've attached a picture of what I'm looking for in the pistol (as far as looks go).
I don't have any current plans beyond that. At the very least I'll shoot 100-200 rounds a month out of them at the range, and depending on what all they can be used for, I may use the rifle for hunting or both rifle and pistol for cowboy shooting competitions in the future.
I have no idea which brand, model, or caliber I want, since I have never shot any of them before. But I like the Ruger Vaquero and Winchester brand 1873. (Although the Alaskan 1892 looks neat too). I just want it to be dependable, accurate, and fun to shoot.
The ONLY thing I'm certain of, is I'd like it if both guns are the same caliber, for simplicity sake.
As far as which brand or model of these two, what do y'all consider to be the most trust worthy and fun to shoot version of these two types of guns?
As far as caliber, the most consistent argument I hear is that 357 is cheaper to shoot and you can substitute it with the 38 special. I'm more concerned with what I can do with it than the cost of the ammo, to be honest. So what would make me want to choose one or the other between 357 mag, 44 mag, or 45 Colt?
Are any of those too big or small to use for deer hunting?
What other considerations should I be thinking about?
Also, I've attached a picture of what I'm looking for in the pistol (as far as looks go).
