This is gonna sound basic as fuck but I know nothing about guns, but what would be a good "cowboy" gun?
Im a little embarassed asking this in such a manly thread.
I will tell you the best idea ever. Its bad ass and economical and AWESOME.
Get Ruger Vaquero in stainless, get some fake ivory grips on it. Get the Vaquero in .357/38 special. .38spcl is cheap to shoot, easy to shoot and fun. The 357 mag will be for ass kickin'.
When you want a rifle you can get a bad ass lever gun, like a marlin or winchester trapper if you have the money. Once again you can get this bad ass little rifle in .38spcl/.357 magnum. You will have the most bad ass set up with the same rounds. Then you just need some nice leather (holster), a good hat and a mother fucking horse.
DO IT!
In other news...I just bought one of these, it will be here in a few weeks. Now Ive got a full size (22 inch barrel) and a scout (18 inch barrel).
I am more than excited.