Panzerschwein
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Looking at choices for a NEW .357 magnum lever action.
Frankly there doesn't seem to be many choices out there.
I won't own a Henry. I get it, they're great guns and the tube magazine is awesome. Except I hate it and want a loading gate. Period. If it works for you, awesome. It's just not for me.
Marlin doesn't seem to be interested in making their 1894 in .357 magnum anymore. They've got tons of .44 magnum and .45 Colt ones on the market seemingly everywhere, I guess .357 magnum ones aren't profitable? Who knows...
So that leaves me with either Rossi or one of the expensive Italian clones. I am looking more for a workhorse type gun, something rugged and reliable. The Rossis seem to be hard to get but I managed to find a couple for less than $600 NIB. The Italian 1892 clones go for $1000 or better, so I really don't want to spend that one.
Are the Rossi 92s in .357 worth buying? Are they rugged and reliable? If not, are there ANY other choices in a reasonably priced but dependable .357 lever action in the year 2017??
Thanks guys!
Frankly there doesn't seem to be many choices out there.
I won't own a Henry. I get it, they're great guns and the tube magazine is awesome. Except I hate it and want a loading gate. Period. If it works for you, awesome. It's just not for me.
Marlin doesn't seem to be interested in making their 1894 in .357 magnum anymore. They've got tons of .44 magnum and .45 Colt ones on the market seemingly everywhere, I guess .357 magnum ones aren't profitable? Who knows...
So that leaves me with either Rossi or one of the expensive Italian clones. I am looking more for a workhorse type gun, something rugged and reliable. The Rossis seem to be hard to get but I managed to find a couple for less than $600 NIB. The Italian 1892 clones go for $1000 or better, so I really don't want to spend that one.
Are the Rossi 92s in .357 worth buying? Are they rugged and reliable? If not, are there ANY other choices in a reasonably priced but dependable .357 lever action in the year 2017??
Thanks guys!