What new .357 lever gun? - Page 1

Blackhalo Member Joined Jun 2008 Posts 2542 EE 100% (39) UT, USA	Posted: 7/26/2024 10:38:57 AM EDT [Last Edit: Blackhalo] I've got a Rossi .357 lever I've had for a while. Like to get something nicer around a 20" barrel. Seeing Japanese Winchesters etc getting recommend. Wanting to spend $1500 max, what would you guys go with?

Mick214 Member Joined Aug 2004 Posts 8595 EE 100% (27) CO, USA	Posted: 7/26/2024 1:34:36 PM EDT [#1] I just picked up one of the new Ruger/Marlins in .357 magnum and it is pretty sweet:)
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MikeWhiskey Joined Dec 2008 Posts 172 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 7/26/2024 1:51:56 PM EDT [#2] Henry Big Boy X FTW! They're spendy, but the threaded barrel and tube loading combined with gate make it super easy to run suppressed if you end up going that route, which is an absolute hoot with subsonic .38 Spl. With that being said do NOT visit Ranger Point Precision...you've been warned!

wvfarrier Member Joined Dec 2008 Posts 5620 EE 100% (100) USA	Posted: 7/26/2024 2:15:55 PM EDT [#3] Get an 1873 model...the action is unreal!!!

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Posted: 7/26/2024 3:02:12 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Blackhalo] [#4]

Thanks guys.

The new Ruger/Marlins look nice. Just having a hard time on making a decision on what to go with.

My 16" Rossi 92 I'd like to thread the barrel and put a red dot on it, but probably more cost effective to just buy something capable.

Want a 20" or so to keep traditional though. Wood etc.

Maybe one of the Ruger/Marlins if I can't find an 1873 in stock.

bga71 Joined Feb 2002 Posts 1926 EE 100% (29) NC, USA	Posted: 7/26/2024 3:16:49 PM EDT [#5] Anyone tried the S&W lever gun?

pokey074 Codename: Blindside Joined Jan 2001 Posts 11399 EE 100% (77) SD, USA	Posted: 7/26/2024 8:50:24 PM EDT [#6] I love my Miroku Winchester 1873 but I really wish I could find an 1892.

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Posted: 7/27/2024 7:49:23 AM EDT

[Last Edit: Molasses] [#7]

Originally Posted By Mick214:
I just picked up one of the new Ruger/Marlins in .357 magnum and it is pretty sweet:)

https://i.postimg.cc/SKPLfFp1/Marlin-1894-357-Mag.jpg

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Originally Posted By wvfarrier:
Get an 1873 model...the action is unreal!!!

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Originally Posted By pokey074:
I love my Miroku Winchester 1873 but I really wish I could find an 1892.

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I've only taken the .357 of the two Marlins in this picture out shooting once, but it worked great. So did the .357 Miroku/Winchester '73 repro, and yes, it is smooth. Back when I was active in cowboy shooting, I eventually got two .357 Miroku '92 repros; one a Browning B92 carbine and a 24" Winchester. Took some breaking in, especially on the Winchester-marked one, but they are very nice guns.

So, I am going to repeat the same useless advice I always give: get out there and get all hands on with as many different options as you can and see if anything grabs hold of you.

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golfish Joined Aug 2012 Posts 897 EE 0% (0) CA, USA	Posted: 7/28/2024 6:52:27 PM EDT [Last Edit: golfish] [#8] The new Marlins are really good guns. I own a new 336, a remlin 1894 (357) and a Japanese Winchester model 92 short rifle flavored in 45LC. The Winchester has all the silly lawyer safeties on in. I had Turnbull delete them for me. IME, the new Marlins are at the top. Here's the Winchester with Turnbull bling New Marlin 336

TowerIQ Joined Feb 2021 Posts 238 EE 100% (2) MO, USA	Posted: 7/28/2024 7:16:17 PM EDT [#9] I have an early 90's 1894 Marlin with a sweet aftermarket trigger. But the Marlin is difficult to tacticool. Question Is there a tactical. 357 with good aftermarket support like triggers?

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Posted: 7/29/2024 9:17:16 AM EDT

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I'd rate them in this order 1. Winchester, 2. Ruger/Marlin, 3. Henry

The new Ruger made Marlins are super nice. I've owned one of the new 1895 SBLs. The Winchesters are just a step above in quality and fit and finish, though. The Miroku made Winchesters are the nicest factory lever guns you can buy. They're pricey, but they're worth it for the quality you get.

Morgan321 Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 5210 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 7/31/2024 12:13:25 PM EDT [#11] If you don't need a threaded barrel marlin is always the best answer.

Trumpet Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 24151 EE 100% (38) MD, USA	Posted: 7/31/2024 9:21:40 PM EDT [#12] Chiappa 92 Case colored/octagonal barrel. Runs around $1199

Gunswest Joined Sep 2020 Posts 72 EE 0% (0) MO, USA	Posted: 8/1/2024 12:07:24 AM EDT [#13] NICE

Pumpkinheaver Joined Jan 2008 Posts 15455 EE 0% (0) MO, USA	Posted: 8/7/2024 10:03:21 AM EDT [#14] I have one of the new Ruger/Marlins and like it a lot.

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