pistol caliber carbine

[anilowrie]

Was thinking about getting a lever gun in either .357 or .44 mag . Since I shoot far more targets than game (shoot small game often with a rimfire) I'm not so concerned with killing power . What about accuracy ? wind deflection ? How far do you think you could hit a 9" plate with yours ? Do these cycle well ? Problems or recomendations ? I understand these will shoot like a rainbow , is there a similar but better choice ?(caliber wise)