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/thxxx1337 Jun 17 '26

I regret so much getting a 45lc instead of a 357. It's so expensive, a pain to reload and I already had the other calibre.

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u/ProtoJazz Jun 17 '26

I like 45lc. But yeah the rim makes it a pain to reload on most universal primer tools. Ive only had good luck with the rcbs ones that take the shell holders. The 45lc one I think pretty much just fits 45lc, so it's a good fit.