Picher, I agree with you in what you say. I have such an arrangement on my Marlin 39A, and it works well. Unfortunately, the 9422 received is not drilled and tapped - and I would never ruin it by doing so. So I am not sure how I could put an aperture rear sight on it. Plus, I am looking for a low-cost, easy alternative to my iron sights. So that is why I am looking at a 1x scope.
You may be able to find a receiver sight that utilizes the top rear scope mount holes. JP
Picher, I agree with you in what you say. I have such an arrangement on my Marlin 39A, and it works well. Unfortunately, the 9422 received is not drilled and tapped - and I would never ruin it by doing so. So I am not sure how I could put an aperture rear sight on it. Plus, I am looking for a low-cost, easy alternative to my iron sights. So that is why I am looking at a 1x scope.
Good luck with your rifle/scope! All my rifles are scoped these days.