lever or semi-auto.
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Gryffydd
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I decided to go with the .357 due to it being cheaper to load for, being as powerful as I'd ever need it to be, and being a great compliment to my GP-100.
That, and I don't have a .44 Mag, but do have a .45 Colt revolver. If Marlin made a non-cowboy version of the .45 Colt 1894 I'd have a lot harder time deciding between those two.
That, and I don't have a .44 Mag, but do have a .45 Colt revolver. If Marlin made a non-cowboy version of the .45 Colt 1894 I'd have a lot harder time deciding between those two.
Maverick223
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What's wrong with the cowboy model? Just the styling, or is it in some way sub-par?
Gryffydd
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No, in many ways it is superior. That's why it costs more. I just prefer the shorter barrel, the lower price, and the ability to use the XS scout mount.
Maverick223
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I see, and depending upon what the purpose of the rifle (say for hunting in brush or defense) I agree...the cowboy model sure looks nice though.
JASmith
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Have you thought of 1911 and semi-auto Thompson?
Gryffydd
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Because who doesn't want a 12 pound carbine that shoots a pistol round barely improved by a carbine length barrel?
Just kidding, there is an almost overwhelming cool factor to that combo.
Especially if the Thompson is an SBR
Peter M. Eick
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Lever.
It is easier to find your brass with a lever if you reload.
If you want a pistol round and enjoy the classics, get a Henry in 44/40. I love mine!
It is easier to find your brass with a lever if you reload.
If you want a pistol round and enjoy the classics, get a Henry in 44/40. I love mine!
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Another vote for the leveraction. They are fun and can be loaded with wax bullets and primer up to a hard cast that will knock down anything in North America.
Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow
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16" levergun in .45 colt, with a peep rear sight. Doesn't get much better than that for a pistol cal carbine!
Although my Mech-Tech in 10mm that I used to have was very cool and fun.
Although my Mech-Tech in 10mm that I used to have was very cool and fun.
Maverick223
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If you want greater power and good capacity, then .454 Casull may be the logical choice...note that you can also use cheaper .45LC cartridges for plinking.
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the best one that ruger made was not the deerfield semi auto it was the original deerstalker but after a lawsuit they had to change it to .44 carbine which is tube fed the deerfield has a revolving magazine the tube fed is the better of the semi autos then the next best would be the lever action then the deerfield and then the bolt action so if u can find one that says deerstalker or just .44 magnum carbine on it buy that one its as accurate as the lever and bolt but its semi auto and with iron sights its accurate to about 100-130 yards
sheepdog
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...have you looked at the Henry Golden Boy .44s??? I've got an 1894 with the "Marlin Jam"...haven't heard of a "Henry Jam" yet...
orbitup
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I used to have a Winchester lever-action in .44 mag. I loved it! I am still kicking myself for losing it in the divorce. I should have fought harder.
I have a Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited in 44 Magnum:
Pros: gorgeous looks, hard hitting fast handling and accurate out to 100 yards. Slim forearm, no checkering, higher grade wood, fat gold bead front sight.
Cons: tapered octagon barrel of cowboy models adds $200 to price, non folding primitive adjustable rear sight, no sling swivels or front sight hood. Drops like a football past 100 yards, with no tang sight the holdover is hard to do.
The standard 1894 model has a micro adjustable folding rear sight, the front sight hood, sling swivels and is tapped for a scope mount, and a fat forearm, barrel band and deeply pressed (don't think Marlin's checkering is cut) checkering (not all models have this, I've seen them smooth too).
You pay a LOT for the cowboy 'looks' and if you want to shoot past 125 yards you need an adjustable tang sight.
The 'Marlin jam' = work that lever like you mean it, and don't use overly long cartridges (some of my revolver handloads won't fit the action and jammed it up tight).
Pros: gorgeous looks, hard hitting fast handling and accurate out to 100 yards. Slim forearm, no checkering, higher grade wood, fat gold bead front sight.
Cons: tapered octagon barrel of cowboy models adds $200 to price, non folding primitive adjustable rear sight, no sling swivels or front sight hood. Drops like a football past 100 yards, with no tang sight the holdover is hard to do.
The standard 1894 model has a micro adjustable folding rear sight, the front sight hood, sling swivels and is tapped for a scope mount, and a fat forearm, barrel band and deeply pressed (don't think Marlin's checkering is cut) checkering (not all models have this, I've seen them smooth too).
You pay a LOT for the cowboy 'looks' and if you want to shoot past 125 yards you need an adjustable tang sight.
The 'Marlin jam' = work that lever like you mean it, and don't use overly long cartridges (some of my revolver handloads won't fit the action and jammed it up tight).
I'm not sure where this statement started but that is not true. It is kind of like the old statement that "Micro Groove barrels won't shoot cast bullets" which is also false. Yes it is true that the .44 magnum carbines made by Marlin do come with a 1/38" twist. Follow the link provided as there is a lot of good info there. It also contains data for 300gr .44 magnum loads. If one wants to launch the heavier 330gr-400gr cast .44 cal bullets then skip the .44 mag and get a .444 Marlin that has the 1/20" twist which is all of the new production guns. However at that point you will no longer have a handy light weight carbine. If you want to use the gun for close in bear protection one can always load up some 270gr Punch Bullets from Belt mountain bullets. Or go to grizzly cartridge and buy some there. If penetration is what your after these bullets will accomplish that in spades. Just be prepared for the hefty tarrif.
http://www.leverguns.com/articles/fryxell/marlin_1894.htm
http://www.gunblast.com/Grizzly-Punch.htm
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