Wolverine Guns and Tackle
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Red Deer, Alberta
Marlin 1894 44 Magnum
- Thread starter Wolverine Guns and Tackle
- Start date
Yes, but I am still glad I have a Ruger Redhawk, too. My 1894 is a Remlin, but it works as it should and the finish is nice, I can live with the safety (until my warranty runs out and I install the saddle ring instead.)
CzyHorse
CGN Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
I'm surprised it's still available. The supply of new pistol caliber Marlins is low to non-existent across the country.
I have a 1894 Remlin in 44Mag/44Spl. It's a fun shooter whether it's gong shooting with 240gn Campros or hunting with 240gn Hornady XTP's.
I have not had any issues with SWC's cycling in the 44, my 1894c 357M/38Spl does not like the SWC.
Marlin 1895 444Marlin c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 BDC
Marlin 1894 44Mag/44Spl c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 Rimfire
My newest Remlin, the 444 (DOM, July 2019), was the smoothest out of the box.
With any Marlin, check the date codes, stay away from the dark times, 2009-13.
I have a 1894 Remlin in 44Mag/44Spl. It's a fun shooter whether it's gong shooting with 240gn Campros or hunting with 240gn Hornady XTP's.
I have not had any issues with SWC's cycling in the 44, my 1894c 357M/38Spl does not like the SWC.
Marlin 1895 444Marlin c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 BDC
Marlin 1894 44Mag/44Spl c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 Rimfire
My newest Remlin, the 444 (DOM, July 2019), was the smoothest out of the box.
With any Marlin, check the date codes, stay away from the dark times, 2009-13.
CZ_Brno
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- In my gun room hugging my Brno's
Do the new Remlins still have a rusting issue? Sure not built and machined as well as the older Marlins.
Big bore dinosaur
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- NORT OF COW.TOWN.EH
Love my 44 Maggie..
The micro grove 1 :28 twist favors the 180 gr and 200 gr Xtp..
Fun plinker and flat,,, well as flat as it gets with a 44
The micro grove 1 :28 twist favors the 180 gr and 200 gr Xtp..
Fun plinker and flat,,, well as flat as it gets with a 44
I'm surprised it's still available. The supply of new pistol caliber Marlins is low to non-existent across the country.
I have a 1894 Remlin in 44Mag/44Spl. It's a fun shooter whether it's gong shooting with 240gn Campros or hunting with 240gn Hornady XTP's.
I have not had any issues with SWC's cycling in the 44, my 1894c 357M/38Spl does not like the SWC.
Marlin 1895 444Marlin c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 BDC
Marlin 1894 44Mag/44Spl c/w Vortex Diamondback 2-7*35 Rimfire
My newest Remlin, the 444 (DOM, July 2019), was the smoothest out of the box.
With any Marlin, check the date codes, stay away from the dark times, 2009-13.
Nice rifles you've got there. I own a 8 Marlin levers.
I own a bunch of newer Marlin's and no rust or any other issues so far. I shoot a lot too. So I think if I was to see something, I'd have seen it by now.
Nice! That's the way to go. I have to do that with a few of my newer rifles.
CzyHorse
CGN Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
Nothing like a good revolver to go with a lever action rifle. I'm always amazed with the torque shooting 240gn Hornady XTP hunting loads in my Ruger Super Blackhawk.
I think you mean hand fit like JM's had to be because the machining was not as precise. The new Marlins are built on modern C&C equipment. The closer the rifle's DOM is to the 'dark times' the less hand finishing, the more sharp edges on the internals, the more problems. The bean counters, 2009-13, figured C&C & cheap Chinese hardware was perfect and no QC was required.
With any Marlin, check the date codes, stay away from the 'dark times', 2009-13.
Same here I own 5 new Marlins, no rusting or any other issues. Nice morning to go ring the gongs
Marlin 1894c 357mag/38Spl DOM May 2018
