Well look what's coming back: Savage Model 42

[Mount Sweetness]

Savage seems to have the market by the balls.....what I mean is, everyone thinks their junk is awesome because it is more accurate than the other junk.

 

[SimilkameenSlayer]

don't mind the black, but the red lettering is ugly. i like the synthetic look.

 

[Harbourone]

I thought as a rule most combo gun shooters were function over form guys. If its accurate, durable, reliable, and comfortable, who cares what it looks like?!?

 

[Ardent]

"Life's too short to hunt with an ugly gun."

Same goes for wives and girlfriends, in paraphrase.

 

[Northman999]

As long as it works well and the price is reasonable, then I think it's great.

I never understood how one firearm that replaces a $150 single shot .22 and a $150 single shot 20 guage is somehow costing $700.

 

[brybenn]

410 3" under a 222 would be awesome if the plastic fore arm was of more tradition shape. I don't mind synthetic stocks

However I'd settle for a 22/410 if it had good irons and walnut and priced right. Cb long up top for quiet sniping of cottontails and the 410 for flushed bunnies. Perfect rig

 

[ted_dent]

410 3" under a 222 would be awesome if the plastic fore arm was of more tradition shape. I don't mind synthetic stocks

However I'd settle for a 22/410 if it had good irons and walnut and priced right. Cb long up top for quiet sniping of cottontails and the 410 for flushed bunnies. Perfect rig

I always thought a 222 or 223/20 guage would be a nice combo.

 

[sherlockbonez]

I always thought a 222 or 223/20 guage would be a nice combo.

Esp if it's tap for a scope. Would make a good yote/ jack gun.

 

[358 BLR]

I still prefer the old style of the Model 24, but as a truck gun, or as a boat gun, or as a gun for just kicking around the bush with, I think the Model 42 would fill
the bill so long as it can be broken down and stored easily. It's definitely not the prettiest gun I've ever seen, but I could see it serving a useful purpose and
that is what interests me. All that said, I'd still like to be able to hold it in my hands before I pass any final judgement (or better yet hold it and shoot it). If a
gun is considered a tool, then this one definitely looks the part.

 

[kamlooky]

All fugglyness aside, what is the purpose the fore stock being
shaped the way it is?
That's about the fuggly part I have a tough time accepting.
The rest is so-so.
Fits the sign of the times.

 

[grijim]

I remember the original. Good to see it back.

 

[madmac]

where can i find one in canada?

the savage dealer page doesn't seem to want to work for me.

 

[BobbyB]

I'm looking for one as well in Canada as well anyone know?. I had a model 24, got stolen, really miss it. .22 or 71/2 birds & Buckshot for deer if U run in to one!

 

[chanman]

Since they went synthetic, I'm surprised they didn't go all the way with a stainless steel model. I mean, I don't think most of their customers will be using combo guns in a range, right?

 

[BobbyB]

SA Model 42

Right you are, this combination is a wicked upland game gun, loved mine!