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/NoGrapefruit1213 Jun 17 '26

I went with 357 it packs plenty of punch and for me deciding factory was ammo cost. I really wanted a 45-70 but wasn’t paying ammo prices for basically a plinker for me. The 357 is plenty fun and plenty powerful. I’ve got some 1/4 inch plate at 100 yards and the 357 dents it pretty good.