Just to help everyone know what velocities a 9x19 from a 16" barrel are... ( 129 different factory rounds )
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/1...ent-9x19-OEM-rounds-chronographed-/16-712312/
https://www.ar15.com/forums/ar-15/1...ent-9x19-OEM-rounds-chronographed-/16-712312/
And bear in mind, bullet choices matter even more out of a 16" barrel... the added velocity can readily "overwhelm" bullets designed for lower velocities.
FWIW, I use the Fed. Bonded 135gr +P out of my 16" Colt Pattern PCC. I "think" the bonded aspect, helped its precision at 100yds.
So the lighter weight rounds may produce severely shallow penetration... those will still hurt, Lol... but are not practical as far as FBI testing protocol.
Also note, most 147gr loads were supersonic ( slightly ) from my 16" barrel at the muzzle... YMMV
Ultimately, with a prudent bullet choice, I consider the 9x19 in a 16" PCC, a rifle that allows "pistol" velocities and performance at an extended range.. 100yd precision is easy.
And FWIW, a 9x19 rd out of a 16" barrel, produces a trajectory quite similar to a 22LR fired from a 16" barrel, ( both subsonic 22LR and supersonic 22LR )... so you could readily practice with a 22LR w/ a 16" barrel, and gain from its trajectory training.
That said.... I would buy the Ruger in 9x19.
Lever guns are fun, and I own quite a few... but I can't say I'd grab any of them first.