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/Ok_Rush_246 Jun 17 '26

Maybe if you’re getting factory ammo, otherwise it’s basically the same and 357 gives more “bang for the buck”

Out of a lever gun, 12 grains of powder in a 357 is pretty underwhelming