It’s fine that you didn't like the Camps, to each his own. However I am puzzled by the comments about the sights. Most all carbines have “basic” factory sights, Marlin levers, Ruger 10/22, etc. For the record they are easy to replace with “alternative” sights - scope, red dot, aperature, all they need is a cheap Weaver rail mount. No different than most any other carbine in that regard.
FWIW I’ve had my M45 for almost twenty years and still enjoy shooting it. Marlin did mess up with the buffer, and it is undersprung especially if +P ammo is used. I replaced both in my Camp (these parts are still readily available) and now after over 1000 rounds it still shoots like new. I screwed on a rail mount and have used scopes and red dot sights just fine. Even put it in a Choate stock to protect the original woodie - and yes, complete M45s in good condition sell for $800 verses the $295 I paid for mine.
This thread has stimulated me into taking the M45 out to the range today for a workout!
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