38 or 45LC semi auto rifle

[gotojuston]

Hi all, I can't seem to find a semi auto AR15/ AK style rifle which chambers either a 38sp or 45LC - any suggestions or do they not make them for a reason?

My thoughts are I have one revolver in each and would like to supplement it with a auto loading rifle and keep ammo consistent.

Thoughts?

I do like the henry lever action rifles, that may be the only way to go.

Thanks and happy INGO'ing!

 

[Bapak2ja]

Try switching to 9mm. AR15s are available in 9mm. For example,

RRA Rock River Arms LAR-9 9MM AR CAR A4 AR15 Style : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

Then carry a semiautomatic pistol in 9mm.

I have a revolver and a Marlin 1894c in .357. I think it is a useful set up. I just do not have the cash for a 9mm AR to go along with my EDCs.

 

[leftsock]

Why they're not made? Companies would probably be happy to make a product that there was enough demand/profit for. Perhaps call or write your favorite companies and let them know you want that sort of product?

A general problem with rimmed cartridges in magazines, though, is rim lock. For higher capacity magazines, we end up with these steep-angled or curved magazines, as can be notably seen in .22lr magazines.

Clarification on Rim Lock

Rim Lock, the problem with Rimmed Rifle Cartridges - WeTheArmed.com

 

[Hookeye]

Get an AR in .45 Winmag?

 

[gotojuston]

Rim lock is probably the issue - I might send a couple inquiries out as well. Thank you all for the quick and informative advice!

 

[PGRChaplain]

.38 &.45LC are Rimmed rounds. Most SemiAuto's are not designed to work with a rimmed round except .22. Plenty of rifles in those Cal's, but not in SemiAuto.

 

[BigMoose]

45ACP is why no 45LC semi auto is made.......