If I wanted a new Marlin, I'd inspect the gun carefull before I said "I'll take it." It seems a lot of people don't do that for some reason or other. I don't use the crossbolt safety so it's never really been an issue. Never had a problem with it, although I will admit that I don't shoot it a lot. It's just as nice as the 336's I've owned in the past.
I do have a 336W that was made probably just before the Remington purchase, and I can't find anything to dislike about that rifle. If it really bugs you, get something else. In today's world that gonna have to be there. The crossbolt safety, I think you gotta give 'em. I believe a JM Stamped Marlin is the best choice in terms of resale going forward, with Browning in close pursuit.Īre the new ones as good?.Well, I don't know. People who own both, will often comment that it's a toss-up as to which they like more. and the BL short throw just wasn't my thing. I'm used to my 357 Marlins, my 39A s, etc.
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However, perhaps being used to a full cycle lever, I did NOT like the short throw of the BL. I have handled one recently, and take nothing away from it. Well fit and finished, accurate, maybe smoother than the Marlin. The cool thing about the zamak receivers is they are easy to faux case-harden, and there are a few threads on that at RFC.īrowning BL-22: By all accounts a fine firearm. The Henry has a zamak receiver and owners are very fervent in asserting it is not pot metal. People love their Golden Boys and Frontiers, but the cheapest model allegedly has plastic BB gun sights (I can't confirm) which I would not be happy with. Henry: no experience, but I have a pump Henry inbound that I'm looking forward to. The metaphor to JM stamped Marlins, IMO, would be how pre-lock Smith revolvers are more desirable by a certain subset of revo enthusiasts vs. Pre-drilled for easy scope mounting, or mount of receiver peep sightsĬlassic, and quite possibly THE name for rimfire levers (my opinion)Īnything JM stamped is going to be a winner - the Remington takeover has reports of poor quality, but if they haven't already, they'll get their act together and get back to the quality level of old, but the days of JM stamps are over. The action just feels to me like a lever gun should feel Personal favorites are the 20" straight stocked models like the Mountie, 39M, TexanĪction, although not claimed as THE slickest, is plenty smooth after you've worked the lever from shooting or dry-cycling. I am a Marlin guy - love the 39A models and variations thereof. Thanks in advance for any information you may be able to provide. I liked the sights and the action.some parts seemed cheap. So far, the only one I have handled is the Henry. Mid level price point.would be interested in more info. Mossberg (no not the hideous tacti-cool thing). Supposed to have a wonderfully short action.found lots of complaining about the trigger, however. "They ain't what they used to be" Premium price, for a cheapened product riding on a stellar past reputation. Many stories out there saying the same thing. If I can get past the receiver an obvious possibility. Low price, short action, non-blued receiver.has good reviews. I have started researching, but my google fu seems to not be serving well. I would prefer an older model, but am coming to accept that my lack of patience coupled with some beautiful spring plinking weather might force my hand and make me choose between the modern offerings. So, I have been lusting over the thought of owning a decent lever action.
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