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Originally Posted by graehaven

If you were looking for a "SHTF" weapons setup, why are you married to a lever action and a revolver?

In a SHTF situation, the two most common platforms around are the AR-15 (in either 5.56mm or .223) and the 9mm handgun (a la Glock).

The AR has 3 times the capacity as the lever action and the difference in ammo cost between .357 and 5.56 is negligible.

And 9mm is cheaper than .357 all day long. Also, again, capacity.

This should help with your confusion.....
"So I wanted a .357 rifle (preferably a carbine) and a .357 revolver combo."

Because it's what the OP wants......nuff said.