r/canadaguns • u/Striker-of-life • Jun 17 '26

Buy recommendations Leaver action 44 or 357?

So I'm shopping for a leaver action in looking at a Smith and Weston 1854. But while I lean towards 357. Fomo is making me ask should I consider 44 mag more? I'm just curious what are you thoughts? 44 or 357 for leaver?

Edit/Update:

I ended up going for the S&W 1854 Sheath hunter in 357 thanks every one

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u/Lumindan Jun 17 '26

For plinking? 357 means you can run 38 special. Much more cost effective.

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u/Sillyak Jun 17 '26

Not all lever guns run 38 special well. Lever guns more than any other action are very sensitive to COAL. Of course some designs handle it better than others. I love my 1892, but it is sensitive to bullet shape and COAL.

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u/TM7075 Jun 17 '26

This is correct!