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What's the consensus on current production Marlins?
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:47 pm
by tector
Marlin used to be a great brand. Then they went to crap so I avoided them. Now Ruger has been running the show for awhile--is there a general consensus at to their QC now? Might be willing to revisit them.
Re: What's the consensus on current production Marlins?
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:39 am
by GreyShark
I don't own one yet but they're pretty darn sweet. Ruger's really gone to great lengths to put out a quality product, they do have the crossbolt safety which I'm not in love with but there's an argument that in a hunting situation it's quieter than messing with the hammer and either way it's simple to install a delete kit. Honestly the last Remlins were pretty good too and you can spot them easily just by looking at the metalwork and stock fitment.
Re: What's the consensus on current production Marlins?
Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:05 pm
by tector
GreyShark wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 3:39 am
I don't own one yet but they're pretty darn sweet. Ruger's really gone to great lengths to put out a quality product, they do have the crossbolt safety which I'm not in love with but there's an argument that in a hunting situation it's quieter than messing with the hammer and either way it's simple to install a delete kit. Honestly the last Remlins were pretty good too and you can spot them easily just by looking at the metalwork and stock fitment.
Thanks. Did not see a single Marlin at the Miami gun show this past weekend.
Re: What's the consensus on current production Marlins?
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:23 pm
by GreyShark
Yeah, supply is drying up for all kinds of stuff right now. It seems everybody's focused on 9mm pistols and 5.56 rifles. I spent a year looking for one of the Ruger Marlins and never found one in person, you can find them online and Henry side gate .45-70's are more widely available in shops. I'm very interested in the new Marlins but if they can't get more guns out soon they're going to lose a lot of business to Henry.
Re: What's the consensus on current production Marlins?
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:26 pm
by tector
GreyShark wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:23 pm
Yeah, supply is drying up for all kinds of stuff right now. It seems everybody's focused on 9mm pistols and 5.56 rifles. I spent a year looking for one of the Ruger Marlins and never found one in person, you can find them online and Henry side gate .45-70's are more widely available in shops. I'm very interested in the new Marlins but if they can't get more guns out soon they're going to lose a lot of business to Henry.
Yeah, and they are pricey. Not really keen on buying without holding one first.