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North Country Gal wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:15 pm

True. One of the issues with the Ruger 44 Carbine was exactly that. Lead bullets would gum up the gas system pretty quick. Ruger actually specified jacketed, only, 240 gr standard loads.

I wonder if today's powder coated cast would help in that relation?

RP

I think they might, but hard to say without actually having a Ruger to try. I've seen some of these used Ruger 44s for sale and I love they way they shoulder and point. I can see why folks love them when they get them to shoot, reliably. They are getting very pricey, now. Too much so for me to take a chance and end up with something that needs work to shoot, reliably.

North Country Gal -

You are right about the Ruger .44 carbines getting pricey. That is why I think that if Henry engineered and produced a reliable, competitively priced .44 Mag. carbine, with the appearance of the current 9mm semiautomatic carbine, it would sell like ice water in the infernal regions.

Reliable would be a key factor in the success formula.

I sent a suggestion years ago. 45acp lever carbine. I'd buy one. Companion for my 1911s and probably a nice truck gun for the farm. I have plenty of ammo.

I'd go for a 45 ACP carbine of any kind. Cheap to shoot, low recoil and more power than a 9mm.

Ruger makes an LC Carbine in 45 acp. Maybe that isnt your style

Correct, not my style. Could be a great gun, but I'm just too traditional, I guess.

I agree, it's a bit to Planet of the Apes looking for my taste also.

RP

One of the Auto-Ordnance Thompson's would be neat.
But, I have read that most aren't very reliable.

RP

Wont need to worry about it at all in Colorado. As the assault weapons ban did get approved by the house in Colorado. Now it goes to the senate. Never new a Ruger 10/22 was an assault weapon but if it has a threaded barrel its now illegal. This will also include Henry X model Frontier 22 and the Homesteader.