I've long been a fan of pistol caliber carbines; owned dozens over the years! I really like .357 lever guns as they perform all out of proportion to their size. 9mm carbines are fun but I always wish they were full auto! I've had a handful of .45 Colt lever guns over the years and they are fun for putting the thump on steel plates too!
For about $400.00 each as equiped my daughter and I have had a blast ( pun intended ) with two of these.
very accurate out to 50 yards as shot by an ole fart. View attachment 49770