[exnavy]

Very good point as to the use of pistol.

I have long and short weapons in the same chambering, learned that from the cowboys!!!

[gigster]

Yes, I agree with commonality of some firearms.
A Beretta PX-4 Storm w/ a CX-4 Storm Carbine.
Both also accept the same magazines.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

There is great wisdom in carrying pistol caliber carbines/rifles that will digest your handgun ammo.

One that I personally like is the Marlin Model 1894 in .44 magnum. A Ruger Alaskan .44 backs it up quite nicely.

[Manly Warrior]

Problem is a 38/357 or 45 colt or 9mm in a “rifle” is still a “pistol”, just with longer sight radius....