Jason_W
Member
We all know that revolver rounds become a whole new entity when fired from a carbine. For example, I know from personal experience that a 125 grain remington factory load will exceed 2,000 f/s from an 18" barrel, giving it more energy out to 50 yards than most .223/5.56 loads from a 16" barrel. There's no appreciable recoil, either. Also, they can be handloaded inexpensively, especially if you cast your own bullets.
In theory, a semi-auto carbine chambered for a revolver round would be a potent utility gun. Ruger had the Deerfield Carbine (later called the 99/44) but rimmed revolver rounds aren't ideal for detachable magazines.
I've long wondered why no one ever invented rimless versions of the .357 mag and .44 mag that would not only stack well in a magazine, but would still be usable in revolvers by way of moon clips.
A 99/44 with an 8-10 round mag would be formidable. It would also be nice if they changed that torturous crescent buttstock.
In theory, a semi-auto carbine chambered for a revolver round would be a potent utility gun. Ruger had the Deerfield Carbine (later called the 99/44) but rimmed revolver rounds aren't ideal for detachable magazines.
I've long wondered why no one ever invented rimless versions of the .357 mag and .44 mag that would not only stack well in a magazine, but would still be usable in revolvers by way of moon clips.
A 99/44 with an 8-10 round mag would be formidable. It would also be nice if they changed that torturous crescent buttstock.