That would make a neat gun, but is not my type. If I want a carbine in pistol caliber that can be used for hunting, I would buy something in .44 Magnum,as ammo is still much more common (even though the 45 Long Colt seems to be making a bit of a comeback). If the price was right, I guess it would be a good gun for a younger person to get used to shooting, as it is a revolver and carbine.