Norinco JW-21, anybody like em?

[polkey]

Have always wanted a lever action 22 but just never picked one up. I had considered either a marlin39, browning bl22 and the henry 22. But then i came upon these norinco JW-21. I can't seem to find much on reviews for them. Those of you who own/owned them what did you think of them? Does anybody know what design they copied? Marstar is getting a shipment in december, if there any good i might put some money away for one

 

[#1bcshooter]

You get what you pay for . I've bought several New Norinco 22's over the yrs . All were POS & sent back for refund .If you can afford a Browning or Winchester you will be better off than a Norinco , If not a Norinco is better than nothing

 

[Can-down]

Save your money and spend a bit more on a Henry ( the frontier octagon barreled model is nice) or a Marlin or a used Winchester.

Here's what the frontier looks like..

 

[#1bcshooter]

One draw back of the Henry is the alloy receiver

 

[Can-down]

What's the issue with the alloy receiver?

 

[#1bcshooter]

What's the issue with the alloy receiver?

Easy to scratch & mark up , Not easy to touch up . I have a Henry

 

[Can-down]

So it's paint eh..
I've got a Winchester and a Marlin blued steel.

 

[#1bcshooter]

So it's paint eh..
I've got a Winchester and a Marlin blued steel.

I think its anodized

 

[Can-down]

How do you like it beyond the scratches?

 

[#1bcshooter]

How do you like it beyond the scratches?

I haven't scratched mine yet but I have seen some that were. It's a decent gun . But its not a Winchester ( I have both)

 

[Anfoman76]

No it's way smoother than a winchester

 

[Anfoman76]

Henrys are very accurate and very smooth right out of the box. Customer service is great as well.