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Originally Posted by Woodsman22
My reasoning over a handgun is the extra power imparted by the longer barrel- longer, but not so long as to be an impediment to moving around from one room to another, if need be. I have read figures at "ballistics by the inch" at nearly 800 fp for some loads in this caliber. And then lighter loads can be used for less penetration hazard, if wanted. I was considering a Marlin auto rifle in 9mm instead, but it was snapped up before I could get it and they don't make them anymore. I do like lever guns though.
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I agree with your reasoning, but prefer the handgun for the repeating capability. If I had to hunker down in my bedroom, the Rossi would be putting .357 JSPs through the drywall. It's also nice to have the ammo compatibility. The .38s in the speedstrips work in all the guns in a pinch.