Gun/ammo question?

Question

I have limited knowledge on guns but would like to know if there are any rifles and revolvers out there that could use the same ammo? I thought I heard before that some of them could, I want to say 308 rounds but I'm not sure? Any info you got on whether or not there are rifles and handguns that can use the same ammo would be appreciated.

Answer 1

There are several companies that makes rifles which fire revolver cartridges......... however........ keep in mind these are still 'Pistol' cartridges - they do not 'magically' become high power rifle cartridges just because they are now being fired from a barrel. They are always considerably less powerful than a normal rifle cartridge, they travel with less efficiency due to bullet design, and the distance is not very much better than a regular pistol distance. Just because you put beer in a whisky bottle - this does not make the beer 90 proof.



You also need to understand - you go buy a rifle in a pistol caliber....... if you live in a state that limits the sale of pistol ammo to pistol permit holders..... you wont be buying any ammo for this gun unless you have said permit. You can stand at the gun counter all day long and show them your rifle - they are not gonna sell you the ammo depending on what state it is. Some states - you can be ticketed or arrested for possessing pistol ammo without one of their permits.......so ..... this would not be a rifle you could bring with you just anywhere. Crossing into Canada with such a rifle and ammo is sure to get you in trouble......... where as a regular rifle with normal rifle ammo they would not bat an eye.



Marlin - makes some of the best - mostly lever action.

Answer 2

Not .308 rounds because there is no pistols that I am aware off that uses .308 win.



Between the pistols and rifles is a class of firearm called "carbines". A carbine (usually, but not in every case) use pistol cartridges in a gun that has a much longer barrel than a pistol but not as long as a standard rifle barrel. Some examples of carbines are: Beretta CX4, Ruger Pc9 and Pc4, Taurus CT G2, Hi Point Carbines. I believe they all have models chambered for in 9mm, .40s&w, and some even .45acp.



Then there are the oldie but still goodie lever action rifles which can take revolver ammo such as .45 colt, .357mag/.38special, .44 mag, and 22lr. These rifles are also considered carbines.

Answer 3

Puma .454/.45 Colt lever action rifle and Freedom Arms revolver share the same rounds. Also Ruger Alaskan revolver .454.

Beretta has a carbine that uses 9mm and pistol that uses the same ammo.

AK and AR both have pistol and rifle in like ammo. Just to name a couple.

Answer 4

There are numerous 44 Magnum/357 Magnum revolvers from Taurus, S&W, Ruger, and Dan Wesson.



The Winchester 1892 can be had chambered in both 44 Mag and 357 Mag. Same with the Marlin 1894.



There are also pistols that shoot rifle rounds, like any variant of the AR/AK pistol chambered in 5.56 NATO or 7.62x39mm, or the Thompson Contender/Encore centerfire pistols which can be chambered in many rifle rounds like 30-30, 243 Win, 308 Win, etc.

Answer 5

This was a common feature in the Old West as you didn't want to have to carry a mix of ammo...



All the earlier answers covered the question well - wonder why all the TDs.

Answer 6

Generally speaking.... pistol caliber cartridges and carbines are the typical match~ups in the States.



Marlin sold a camp carbine in 9x19 and 45 ACP....dandy. I hopethey re issue those in the future

Answer 7

Yes. There are lots of rifles that fire handgun caliber ammo. Like .357, .44, .45acp, & .45 Colt. Not .308

Answer 8

Taurus Judge .45 colt/.410 revolver and Rossi Circuit Judge .45 colt/.410 carbine

Answer 9

The above answer are good ones. My question is, who is the $%% &(#% that is giving all the thumbs down????