Had a chance to try an XS equipped Marlin 1894C in a local shop (Hyatts for any Charlotte locals). It had the basic ghost ring rear sight, the white stripe front sight, and the scout scope rail and they were asking $599 for the whole deal (this shop is notoriously overpriced). Here are some non-shooting thoughts:
The XS parts themselves seemed well constructed, very solid, and the scope mount felt very steady. The rear sight was obviously a ghost ring, but I was suprised how large and thin the aperture was. Coming from an A2 AR15, the XS ring seemed thinner and with a larger hole than the "0-200" A2 rear sight. I think this would make for great, quick aquisition, but may hurt precision. The rear sight did not appear to be thread for smaller aperatures like some ghost rings are. The front sight was fairly narrow, and the white stripe was very easy to pick up quickly.
Without shooting with this setup, I think it would be a lot of fun, especially on a shorter range, brush-type gun; I'd have to shoot with it before I could comment on the accuracy potential. The 1894C was compact and sleek, and I think this would make a handy little rifle.
Hope this helps someone looking at these sights
The XS parts themselves seemed well constructed, very solid, and the scope mount felt very steady. The rear sight was obviously a ghost ring, but I was suprised how large and thin the aperture was. Coming from an A2 AR15, the XS ring seemed thinner and with a larger hole than the "0-200" A2 rear sight. I think this would make for great, quick aquisition, but may hurt precision. The rear sight did not appear to be thread for smaller aperatures like some ghost rings are. The front sight was fairly narrow, and the white stripe was very easy to pick up quickly.
Without shooting with this setup, I think it would be a lot of fun, especially on a shorter range, brush-type gun; I'd have to shoot with it before I could comment on the accuracy potential. The 1894C was compact and sleek, and I think this would make a handy little rifle.
Hope this helps someone looking at these sights