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Posted: 12/16/2019 10:23:40 AM EDT
It looks like Marlin is expanding their offering of "Dark" lever guns. Was browsing a distributor site this morning and found some new SKUs listed. No pictures yet, but I am excited to see what they look like.
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Posted: 12/16/2019 12:31:00 PM EDT
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The .44 mag could be of interest to me!
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Posted: 12/16/2019 12:37:36 PM EDT
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What exactly is a “dark” marlin?
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Posted: 12/16/2019 12:38:23 PM EDT
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I want a 45-70..... for absolutely no real reason.
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Posted: 12/16/2019 12:39:00 PM EDT
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I just contacted their custom shop the other day. I really love their 1894 SBL, the 44 mag version of the 45-70 T-Rex killer used in the Jurassic World movie. It's the one with the grey laminate furniture and stainless metal. I just wanted it threaded for a suppressor. They said no problem and are going to give me a quote. I'll have to compare what the price is on this "dark" model and see if it's still worth it to go the custom way.
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Posted: 12/16/2019 12:51:33 PM EDT
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The .38/357 will be fun with a good 9mm can.
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Posted: 12/16/2019 1:10:33 PM EDT
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What exactly is a “dark” marlin?  and ill buy a threaded 44 mag if they offer one too. 
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Posted: 12/16/2019 1:31:44 PM EDT
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What exactly is a “dark” marlin? |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 1:35:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: im picking up a 30/30 next month, and ill buy a threaded 44 mag if they offer one too.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/92687/marlin_dark_jpg-1198156.JPG |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 1:36:37 PM EDT
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Cheap finishes, cheap wood. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What exactly is a “dark” marlin? |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 1:52:13 PM EDT
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Do you have one, or are you stirring up shit? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What exactly is a “dark” marlin? I expected plastic stocks, so there's room left. |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 2:49:11 PM EDT
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I wish they would offer melonite finishes. I'm a Winchester fan but Marlin does offer some great models. Glad to see they are expanding the offerings. Long live the lever gun!
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Posted: 12/16/2019 4:36:21 PM EDT
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im picking up a 30/30 next month, and ill buy a threaded 44 mag if they offer one too.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/92687/marlin_dark_jpg-1198156.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What exactly is a “dark” marlin? and ill buy a threaded 44 mag if they offer one too.
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/92687/marlin_dark_jpg-1198156.JPG Sigh... |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 7:30:35 PM EDT
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I live near the plant in Huntsville. I met a guy this summer who works in marketing for marlin. They just released the first dark and he was talking about it with some people. He was interested in my lever actions with silencers, and was sad to see that everybody's favorite was a Rossi!
I told him they need to sell base 357 and 44 models with threaded barrels. Basic rifles with no frills and no fancy stuff. He was surprised when I told him I bought the Rossi and paid to have it shortened and threaded and it still cost about the same as a basic new 1894. He gave me a spiel about how much it cost to make a lever action rifle. I said it would be cheaper if you left off the painted wood and fancy 550cord and other trinkets. I'm interested in the 357 model, but it will depend on what the street price is - i'm not paying $800 for it. I will get the Henry in steel if it comes out with a side load gate first. |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 7:34:12 PM EDT
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I live near the plant in Huntsville. I met a guy this summer who works in marketing for marlin. They just released the first dark and he was talking about it with some people. He was interested in my lever actions with silencers, and was sad to see that everybody's favorite was a Rossi! I told him they need to sell base 357 and 44 models with threaded barrels. Basic rifles with no frills and no fancy stuff. He was surprised when I told him I bought the Rossi and paid to have it shortened and threaded and it still cost about the same as a basic new 1894. He gave me a spiel about how much it cost to make a lever action rifle. I said it would be cheaper if you left off the painted wood and fancy 550cord and other trinkets. I'm interested in the 357 model, but it will depend on what the street price is - i'm not paying $800 for it. I will get the Henry in steel if it comes out with a side load gate first. |
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Posted: 12/16/2019 11:23:55 PM EDT
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I want a 45-70..... for absolutely no real reason. |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 2:06:00 AM EDT
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Picked up the Dark 45-70 from LGS last week. Will be running a SiCo Hybrid once I find a 11/16x24 ASR muzzle brake. In the meantime, MI handguard, RPP trigger and other small parts enroute.
Now I need the 38/357 model. |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 2:31:53 AM EDT
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Picked up the Dark 45-70 from LGS last week. Will be running a SiCo Hybrid once I find a 11/16x24 ASR muzzle brake. In the meantime, MI handguard, RPP trigger and other small parts enroute. Now I need the 38/357 model. |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 10:06:05 AM EDT
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Awesome. Most of my hesitation in buying one was because I didn't want to change out the nice would finish on the one .357 model, and would end up buying a number of replacement parts to make the standard version like what I want. With the dark model in .38/.357, I just need the MI hand guard.
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Posted: 12/17/2019 10:18:17 AM EDT
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Holy shit. That's a real thing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Picked up the Dark 45-70 from LGS last week. Will be running a SiCo Hybrid once I find a 11/16x24 ASR muzzle brake. In the meantime, MI handguard, RPP trigger and other small parts enroute. Now I need the 38/357 model. 
Marlin 1894 CST. I might replace this host with a "dark" 357. The satin isn't bad, but I would prefer all black if I can get it.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 12/17/2019 1:06:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hell yeah it's a real thing
Marlin 1894 CST. I might replace this host with a "dark" 357. The satin isn't bad, but I would prefer all black if I can get it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145596/20191210_210334_jpg-1191322.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145596/20191210_210403_jpg-1191323.JPG |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 3:06:45 AM EDT
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Here's my Dark 45-70 with a few add-ons
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Posted: 12/18/2019 3:17:16 AM EDT
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Pretty cool concept.
I can't get over the dot-matrix bar code crap that they have decided to ruin the left side of the receiver with. It looks like straight up dog shit and whoever decided that needed to happen to such a beautiful piece of machinery needs to sit on a bowling ball pin wrapped with barb-wire. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 5:49:39 AM EDT
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Quoted: Hell yeah it's a real thing
Marlin 1894 CST. I might replace this host with a "dark" 357. The satin isn't bad, but I would prefer all black if I can get it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145596/20191210_210334_jpg-1191322.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/145596/20191210_210403_jpg-1191323.JPG I like the threaded muzzles. My 92 needs a flashhider. Heavy loads of H110 have way too much muzzleflash for me. I find it distracting and flinch inducing. One day I may get a can. But today is not that day. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 6:04:41 AM EDT
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The .38/357 will be fun with a good 9mm can. Stupid there isn't a bolt 9mm rifle out there |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 6:59:23 AM EDT
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That's the one I want. Stupid there isn't a bolt 9mm rifle out there Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The .38/357 will be fun with a good 9mm can. Stupid there isn't a bolt 9mm rifle out there 
A bolt gun on something the size of a 22mag action that takes pistol mags would be pretty sweet. Eta. There was somebody converting RIA 22TCM rifles to 9mm. But I can't recall who. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 7:05:48 AM EDT
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I live near the plant in Huntsville. I met a guy this summer who works in marketing for marlin. They just released the first dark and he was talking about it with some people. He was interested in my lever actions with silencers, and was sad to see that everybody's favorite was a Rossi! I told him they need to sell base 357 and 44 models with threaded barrels. Basic rifles with no frills and no fancy stuff. He was surprised when I told him I bought the Rossi and paid to have it shortened and threaded and it still cost about the same as a basic new 1894. He gave me a spiel about how much it cost to make a lever action rifle. I said it would be cheaper if you left off the painted wood and fancy 550cord and other trinkets. I'm interested in the 357 model, but it will depend on what the street price is - i'm not paying $800 for it. I will get the Henry in steel if it comes out with a side load gate first. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 7:24:53 AM EDT
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Here's my Dark 45-70 with a few add-ons https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49236710451_5152787f05_b.jpg What scope is that? How is it mounted to the rifle? |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 7:33:10 AM EDT
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Hmmm. That 30-30 could be fun.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 7:50:22 AM EDT
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The .44 mag could be of interest to me! Never owned a lever gun and know nothing about them but it "looks" cool. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 8:10:00 AM EDT
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Assault weapons for the ban states. Sadly a growing market.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 8:15:04 AM EDT
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How does Marlin stack up in respect to lever guns?
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Posted: 12/18/2019 9:40:14 AM EDT
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I'm in for a 38/357 Dark. I was gonna thread my Rossi but my full load 357's bulge the case as in sloppy chamber. That issue will need to be addressed before I spend $200 to thread it.
I don't want a Marlin CST as it is too pretty for what I want it for. This Dark is gonna be used as God intended, suppressed, muddy and on a ATV most of the time. In another thread the purists were whining about the Dark is an abortion and blued with walnut is the only way. Blued and walnut is fine if it's going to live in the back of a safe..... |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 10:21:47 AM EDT
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I'm in for a 38/357 Dark. I was gonna thread my Rossi but my full load 357's bulge the case as in sloppy chamber. That issue will need to be addressed before I spend $200 to thread it. I don't want a Marlin CST as it is too pretty for what I want it for. This Dark is gonna be used as God intended, suppressed, muddy and on a ATV most of the time. In another thread the purists were whining about the Dark is an abortion and blued with walnut is the only way. Blued and walnut is fine if it's going to live in the back of a safe..... |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 10:22:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/18/2019 11:57:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @BLDTYLRY What scope is that? How is it mounted to the rifle? |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 12:20:17 PM EDT
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I just wish the furniture was synthetic/plastic vs painted wood.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 12:43:54 PM EDT
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I just wish the furniture was synthetic/plastic vs painted wood. Wonder of synthetic furniture is available? |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 2:43:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ditto. Wonder of synthetic furniture is available? https://www.rangerpointstore.com/marlin-polymer-nylon-stock-set/ 
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Posted: 12/18/2019 5:33:26 PM EDT
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I’m still waiting to see an 1895 Dark in the Wild that’s for sale.
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Posted: 12/18/2019 7:39:44 PM EDT
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Yes, Ranger Point Precision makes a composite stock and forearm for the Marlin https://www.rangerpointstore.com/marlin-polymer-nylon-stock-set/ https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-kxlnizhy7c/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/358/1486/Marlin_338MXLR_stock_set__93067.1569698188.jpg?c=2 Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Ditto. Wonder of synthetic furniture is available? https://www.rangerpointstore.com/marlin-polymer-nylon-stock-set/ https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-kxlnizhy7c/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/358/1486/Marlin_338MXLR_stock_set__93067.1569698188.jpg?c=2 
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Posted: 12/18/2019 8:26:26 PM EDT
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How does Marlin stack up in respect to lever guns? A used JM Marlin lever gun will cost you double (or more) what a new Rossi m92 goes for. Same for older Winchesters as long as they're not in an undesirable caliber. I looked at Chiappa, Uberti, Marlin, and Winchesters for years. I bought a Rossi in 357/38 because it's cheap and durable. Perfect fir a plinking gun. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 9:35:02 PM EDT
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I don't know from personal experience, but the overwhelming consensus is that the JM stamped Marlins are significantly better rifles than the remington-owned Marlins. A used JM Marlin lever gun will cost you double (or more) what a new Rossi m92 goes for. Same for older Winchesters as long as they're not in an undesirable caliber. I looked at Chiappa, Uberti, Marlin, and Winchesters for years. I bought a Rossi in 357/38 because it's cheap and durable. Perfect fir a plinking gun. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How does Marlin stack up in respect to lever guns? A used JM Marlin lever gun will cost you double (or more) what a new Rossi m92 goes for. Same for older Winchesters as long as they're not in an undesirable caliber. I looked at Chiappa, Uberti, Marlin, and Winchesters for years. I bought a Rossi in 357/38 because it's cheap and durable. Perfect fir a plinking gun. I own a fair amount of guns chambered for the former, zero for the latter.....but it seems to me that a .44 in a lever gun package would not only be really fun to shoot, but also a bit more capable of gun as well for hunting and defense. For whatever reasons, only those two caliber options appeal to me at the moment. The options being as broad as they are for .38/.357 makes sense on a more practical level.....and a lot of fun to shoot. Decisions decisions. Out of the 5 companies you listed above, my only experience with any was a Rossi .357 wheel gun probably 20 years ago. Somewhat new ground to find myself as ignorant on a firearms decision as is the case with lever guns. Thanks for the insight, I need to do some more homework apparently. |
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Posted: 12/18/2019 10:14:26 PM EDT
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The JM stamped are rare and collectible in 357.
I agree the consensus was the JM are better, but that was from people that didn’t own either versions or just the JMs. People that have both commented the new one are really good. I have a new 357 and I don’t see or feel any defects in form or function. The stock stock (get it?) is cheap for sure. It shoots straight, I have about 500 rounds through mine. No issues. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 2:13:29 AM EDT
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I'm on the fence between a .357/.38 & a.44 lever gun. I own a fair amount of guns chambered for the former, zero for the latter.....but it seems to me that a .44 in a lever gun package would not only be really fun to shoot, but also a bit more capable of gun as well for hunting and defense. For whatever reasons, only those two caliber options appeal to me at the moment. The options being as broad as they are for .38/.357 makes sense on a more practical level.....and a lot of fun to shoot. Decisions decisions. Out of the 5 companies you listed above, my only experience with any was a Rossi .357 wheel gun probably 20 years ago. Somewhat new ground to find myself as ignorant on a firearms decision as is the case with lever guns. Thanks for the insight, I need to do some more homework apparently. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How does Marlin stack up in respect to lever guns? A used JM Marlin lever gun will cost you double (or more) what a new Rossi m92 goes for. Same for older Winchesters as long as they're not in an undesirable caliber. I looked at Chiappa, Uberti, Marlin, and Winchesters for years. I bought a Rossi in 357/38 because it's cheap and durable. Perfect fir a plinking gun. I own a fair amount of guns chambered for the former, zero for the latter.....but it seems to me that a .44 in a lever gun package would not only be really fun to shoot, but also a bit more capable of gun as well for hunting and defense. For whatever reasons, only those two caliber options appeal to me at the moment. The options being as broad as they are for .38/.357 makes sense on a more practical level.....and a lot of fun to shoot. Decisions decisions. Out of the 5 companies you listed above, my only experience with any was a Rossi .357 wheel gun probably 20 years ago. Somewhat new ground to find myself as ignorant on a firearms decision as is the case with lever guns. Thanks for the insight, I need to do some more homework apparently. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 3:25:37 AM EDT
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I'm on the fence between a .357/.38 & a.44 lever gun. I own a fair amount of guns chambered for the former, zero for the latter.....but it seems to me that a .44 in a lever gun package would not only be really fun to shoot, but also a bit more capable of gun as well for hunting and defense. For whatever reasons, only those two caliber options appeal to me at the moment. The options being as broad as they are for .38/.357 makes sense on a more practical level.....and a lot of fun to shoot. Decisions decisions. Out of the 5 companies you listed above, my only experience with any was a Rossi .357 wheel gun probably 20 years ago. Somewhat new ground to find myself as ignorant on a firearms decision as is the case with lever guns. Thanks for the insight, I need to do some more homework apparently. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 5:23:01 AM EDT
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Just my $.02, but maybe instead of releasing new guns, Marlin should just concentrate on actually producing enough supply to meet the demand.
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Posted: 12/19/2019 6:42:53 AM EDT
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Tag
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Posted: 12/19/2019 9:21:52 AM EDT
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Been eyeing the 30-30 recently.
They’d already have my money if they’d release a 45 Colt. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 9:25:18 AM EDT
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Assault weapons for the ban states. Sadly a growing market. Yes, it is sad. But the thinking paranoid prepares anyway. Prudent to have one laid back, all set-up, zeroed, and ready to go. Were I to get one, it would most likely be the 16" 30-30. (Would prefer an 18" model if they made one for an extra round in the mag tube). Then I'd run it suppressed with my 7.62 SDN-6. Pretty much sub-200yd/short range uses, hearing-safe, with a good variety of ammo options available even if I didn't reload. |
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Posted: 12/19/2019 10:50:01 AM EDT
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I've got an 1894p in .44 that I picked up used for $350 about 6-8 years ago. It's one of the funnest guns to shoot that I own. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm on the fence between a .357/.38 & a.44 lever gun. I own a fair amount of guns chambered for the former, zero for the latter.....but it seems to me that a .44 in a lever gun package would not only be really fun to shoot, but also a bit more capable of gun as well for hunting and defense. For whatever reasons, only those two caliber options appeal to me at the moment. The options being as broad as they are for .38/.357 makes sense on a more practical level.....and a lot of fun to shoot. Decisions decisions. Out of the 5 companies you listed above, my only experience with any was a Rossi .357 wheel gun probably 20 years ago. Somewhat new ground to find myself as ignorant on a firearms decision as is the case with lever guns. Thanks for the insight, I need to do some more homework apparently. |
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