That's the one I truly want, but I'd like to see a stainless steel model, with fancy walnut stock.
If Henry would make one I'd be interested in one of theirs also. Shoot even Rossi.
That's the one I truly want, but I'd like to see a stainless steel model, with fancy walnut stock.
Considering some of the junk Marlin turned out in their last couple decades, I'm not sure some of them were worth anywhere close to $500. Whether or not the Ruger is worth $1200 is an individual decision. Quality costs though, so I wouldn't expect the prices on new ones to drop below the current MSRP anytime soon.I get there has been a rise in cost of raw materials but to got from 459 ish dollars for a Marlin in 2018 to 1,200 by a “Ruger” Marlin in 2023 just don’t add up.
I am hoping once the hype dies down so wil the price. The 1895 45 70 Ruger Marlins had a MRSP of what 1,100 we were listing them on Gun browker for 1,099 and they were going for 2,200
People lost their minds
I have a Trapper...and I love shooting it. But at heart I'm a blue steel and walnut stock kinda guy....im also a sucker for octagon barrelsThat's the one I truly want, but I'd like to see a stainless steel model, with fancy walnut stock.
If Henry would make one I'd be interested in one of theirs also. Shoot even Rossi.
I worked at a large retail store and range as a retirement gig. I got to see a ton of post JM (Remington) Marlins come through and while there were a few QC issues around 2010/11 whenever Remington or Freedom Arms whoever took over that seemed largely exaggerated. I heard folks still going on in 2015 and everything I saw was night and day different from the first few runs in 2010.Considering some of the junk Marlin turned out in their last couple decades, I'm not sure some of them were worth anywhere close to $500. Whether or not the Ruger is worth $1200 is an individual decision. Quality costs though, so I wouldn't expect the prices on new ones to drop below the current MSRP anytime soon.
I wasn't referring to the fit and finish issues which were indeed corrected. I was referring to the roughly machined and oversized barrels that many of the rifles from the early to mid 2000s had, especially those in .44 mag. I know several people that bought them when PCRs were legalized for deer hunting who had problems with them, my father included. He was luckier than many in that he found a factory load that would group reasonably well, though he had to clean it thoroughly every 20 rounds or so to prevent accuracy from deteriorating rapidly. Others had to resort to handloads with oversize cast bullets just to get groups that barely missed be more accurately described as patterns.I worked at a large retail store and range as a retirement gig. I got to see a ton of post JM (Remington) Marlins come through and while there were a few QC issues around 2010/11 whenever Remington or Freedom Arms whoever took over that seemed largely exaggerated. I heard folks still going on in 2015 and everything I saw was night and day different from the first few runs in 2010.
In fact from the looks fit and finish they were on par with any of my JM marked Marlins.
I believe the couple things that have ARs so inexpensive (standard ones anyway) seems that all that is getting pumped out by a lot of companies. Because they sell. So I guess I’m answering my own question from earlier just didn’t think I’d ses them be cheaper but things change.
With S&W it’s the same way with revolvers vs their M&P pistol line they are 18 months behind in Revolver SKUs (their Reps words) because polymer guns are easier and cheaper to make than a revolver.
Of course if you compare a S&W revolver to say a Colt 1911 (same class standard or like number of bells and whistles) the revolver will always be cheaper just not as cheap as a polymer. Some folks maybe overlook that since Polymer is by far the most style semi auto it seems
about 6 months prior to Marlin selling to Remington.
I should know too, but I've slept since then, and NOT at a Holiday Inn.I know I should know, but when was that?
I've had both side by side. Both shot great, quality on both are excellent. I am not a tube load fan. To me it's just not right but that's my preference. I like a loading gate. I got rid of the Henry I kept the MarlinI won't hypothesize on the quality difference between the Marlin and the Henry, but the tube load on the Henry wins for me every time.
That’s everything now, in 2018 I did a 200ft chain link fence for 2200 and now the cheapest bid I got was 5000 and 3500 of that was materialsI get there has been a rise in cost of raw materials but to got from 459 ish dollars for a Marlin in 2018 to 1,200 by a “Ruger” Marlin in 2023 just don’t add up.
I am hoping once the hype dies down so wil the price. The 1895 45 70 Ruger Marlins had a MRSP of what 1,100 we were listing them on Gun browker for 1,099 and they were going for 2,200
People lost their minds
Great scores, i've examined several .357 and .44's recently that were on the shelf around here and they seem like excellent quality.Awhile back my LGS HAD THE NEW Ruger made Marlin 1894 in both 357 and 44 and they both ended up coming home with me. Exceptional firearms and I don’t have any gripes about them. Although for the life of me I still can’t find a one of the new GBL Marlin 45-70’s in a lgs to save my life and will not pay the gunbroker stupidity for one. I know they exist but sure not in central Indiana lol!!!