Fuddy McFuddster is stroking out. Marlin Dark line.

[CavCop]

In .357, I would probably buy one, just because I can’t find many .357’s from Marlin or Winchester.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

I have a Henry X model in 45LC.

It’s very nice to shoot suppressed with 365 grain hard cast subsonic loads suppressed.

I want another of some sort in 45-70 to shoot 500 grain subs in.


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[Catherine1]

Dark Series Lever-Action Rifles

www.marlinfirearms.com

Oh my.

That IS one ugly rifle. Eeewww ^^^.

To each their own. NO offense to people who love that look.

I am in the group that thinks that LEVER ACTION RIFLES should have a CLASSIC LOOK (Old fashioned!) and be made out of WALNUT stock or some other WOOD stock and have blued steel, color case hardened or steel/brass for a receiver.

With that said, I think that people should be able to BUY, own and shoot any type of firearm that they LOVE no matter what IT looks like too.

I do NOT think that this rifle is good looking and it is NOT beautiful to ME compared to my former RF and CF lever action rifles in top name brands including my former MARLIN 336C (CT) in 30-30 Winchester caliber. Walnut and blue steel.

I think that my husband's MARLIN (CT) lever action rifles in 30-30 Winchester (336SS) and in 45-70 Government (1895Classic) calibers just shuddered at the LOOKS of this rifle too. LOL

Another thing, if you take CARE of your wood stock/steel rifle or in ANY other type of firearm when you come HOME or are out in the FIELD/woods/wilderness/range from serious shooting, competition, general plinking or hunting, you will still OWN a good firearm!

Why?

Because you WIPED IT DOWN and cleaned - maintained your GUN of any type and in any BRAND!

Old Lady Cate

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

That IS one ugly rifle. Eeewww ^^^.

To each their own. NO offense to people who love that look.

I am in the group that thinks that LEVER ACTION RIFLES should have a CLASSIC LOOK (Old fashioned!) and be made out of WALNUT stock or some other WOOD stock and have blued steel, color case hardened or steel/brass for a receiver.

With that said, I think that people should be able to BUY, own and shoot any type of firearm that they LOVE no matter what IT looks like too.

I do NOT think that this rifle is good looking and it is NOT beautiful to ME compared to my former RF and CF lever action rifles in top name brands including my former MARLIN 336C (CT) in 30-30 Winchester caliber. Walnut and blue steel.

I think that my husband's MARLIN (CT) lever action rifles in 30-30 Winchester (336SS) and in 45-70 Government (1895Classic) calibers just shuddered at the LOOKS of this rifle too. LOL

Another thing, if you take CARE of your wood stock/steel rifle or in ANY other type of firearm when you come HOME or are out in the FIELD/woods/wilderness/range from serious shooting, competition, general plinking or hunting, you will still OWN a good firearm!

Why?

Because you WIPED IT DOWN and cleaned - maintained your GUN of any type and in any BRAND!

Old Lady Cate

I agree, but if you want a threaded barrel in a lever action, you're forced to own this look. It isn't our fault no one makes a classic looking lever gun with a threaded barrel.

 

[paknheat]

If they were to chamber one in .357 magnum I’ll probably get it.

The butt stock can always be replaced.


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[Venom]

I guess nobody remembers the Mossberg 464 spx, talk about an ugly gun!

However, this and the spx are very utilitarian.
I quit carrying my marlin 336 in the truck because the wood was taking a beating.
Doesn't matter how much you wipe it down or what you treat it with, yanking it out from behind the seat in a hurry when you see a hog on the ranch, it gets banged up.

 

[gilley]

Who buys this crap?

My thoughts exactly!

 

[zackmars]

I guess nobody remembers the Mossberg 464 spx, talk about an ugly gun!

However, this and the spx are very utilitarian.
I quit carrying my marlin 336 in the truck because the wood was taking a beating.
Doesn't matter how much you wipe it down or what you treat it with, yanking it out from behind the seat in a hurry when you see a hog on the ranch, it gets banged up.

I don't. I didn't hate them as much as some others, and found them to actually be pretty comfortable to handle.

We owe Mossberg an apology. Those bastards saw the future.

 

[TexMex247]

I'm on the 357 bandwagon too and also a cheapskate. I'd consider a 45 Colt option as well but neither at that price. I did recently buy a SS Rossi 16" in 357 and it is a dandy.

 

[Catherine1]

I agree, but if you want a threaded barrel in a lever action, you're forced to own this look. It isn't our fault no one makes a classic looking lever gun with a threaded barrel.

I mean no offense to you but I would NEVER want a threaded barrel on a LEVER action rifle.

I figure to each their own.

It is not kosher to me - putting that on a LEVER action rifle.

Old Lady Cate

 

[seeker_two]

I mean no offense to you but I would NEVER want a threaded barrel on a LEVER action rifle.

I figure to each their own.

It is not kosher to me - putting that on a LEVER action rifle.

Old Lady Cate

Threaded barrels are useful. You can add a suppressor, linear compensator, or muzzle brake to a rifle to make it easier to shoot for beginners. Muzzle devices also protect the barrel crown.

I like the option....

 

[leVieux]

Well since @Moonpie decided to show us his new favorite lever actions, I guess I’ll show my new favorite 1911’s.

OA 2311™ - OA Defense

Duty Gun Reliability with Race Gun DNA | The OA Defense 2311™ represents a carefully engineered blend of performance and versatility; designed to deliver blistering speed and accuracy while standing up to the rigors of law enforcement and combat applications.

oraclearms.com

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OK, here: https://www.taurususa.com/pistols/taurus-1911

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[Moonpie]

Well since @Moonpie decided to show us his new favorite lever actions, I guess I’ll show my new favorite 1911’s.

OA 2311™ - OA Defense

Duty Gun Reliability with Race Gun DNA | The OA Defense 2311™ represents a carefully engineered blend of performance and versatility; designed to deliver blistering speed and accuracy while standing up to the rigors of law enforcement and combat applications.

oraclearms.com

pics or GTFO

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

I mean no offense to you but I would NEVER want a threaded barrel on a LEVER action rifle.

I figure to each their own.

It is not kosher to me - putting that on a LEVER action rifle.

Old Lady Cate

Suppressed lever guns are awesome.


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[BeatTheTunaUp]

I mean no offense to you but I would NEVER want a threaded barrel on a LEVER action rifle.

I figure to each their own.

It is not kosher to me - putting that on a LEVER action rifle.

Old Lady Cate

I shoot 38spl suppressed and it's very quiet with the lack of action noise with each shot.
To each their own indeed.

 

[TexasHorn7]

Who buys this crap?

People who want to use a lever action, but without the limitations wood stocks and other legacy limitations.
1) Threaded for a suppressor (I don't like to shoot unless there is a can protecting my hearing)
2) Flush Cups
3) Better sight options
4) No wood to scratch
5) No bluing to protect

I have a pre-64 Model 94 in my safe, but it stays in my safe.

If I wanted to hunt with a 30-30 (I don't), I would get something like the Marlin Dark. I don't care how it looks.

Also, they are very popular in states where AR's and other SA rifles are banned.

 

[Tonyt915]

Who buys this crap?

I mean, I don’t dislike it . Kinda have the original version of this from when Remington owned Marlin

 

[seeker_two]

Slight deviation off-topic for a question: Does anyone make tritium front sights for leverguns? Seems like something that would go well with these models...

 

[paknheat]

Slight deviation off-topic for a question: Does anyone make tritium front sights for leverguns? Seems like something that would go well with these models...

Off the top of my head, first company I can think of that made tritium sights for lever guns was XS.

I believe that Tru-Glo and Williams made fiber optic sights for lever guns if that fit the bill.


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[Dawico]

I love Fudd finder threads.

I have anything new or not classic. I hate innovation. I hate anything that treads on new ground.

Pffft. Go take a nap and dream about how your 1911 won 2 world wars all by itself.