gun question

[grundlepunch]

going to Hoffmans gun center tonight and im going to pick up a new toy

i was thinking of getting a Marlin 1984 Cowboy: LINK

i like lever actions, and this gun is available in 45 colt, 357 mag / 38 spec., or 44 mag / 44 spec.

im having trouble deciding what caliber, im thinking 357 mag so i could shoot cheaper 38 special for plinking and shoot 357 when i need / want to. also a 357 revolver is probably in my future so it might be nice to share guns that use the same ammo.


anyone got advice on what caliber i should get and why?
also anyone have input of another lever action i should look at and why?
the reason i like this gun is marlin is a good company and its a cheap gun.

[Buffalo Phil]

going to Hoffmans gun center tonight and im going to pick up a new toy

i was thinking of getting a Marlin 1984 Cowboy: LINK

i like lever actions, and this gun is available in 45 colt, 357 mag / 38 spec., or 44 mag / 44 spec.

im having trouble deciding what caliber, im thinking 357 mag so i could shoot cheaper 38 special for plinking and shoot 357 when i need / want to. also a 357 revolver is probably in my future so it might be nice to share guns that use the same ammo.


anyone got advice on what caliber i should get and why?
also anyone have input of another lever action i should look at and why?
the reason i like this gun is marlin is a good company and its a cheap gun.

I'm probably the biggest marlin fanboy so You've asked the right question.

They are excellent guns and as you stated, go with the .357/38 special or the 44 mag / 44 special one. 45 colt is a bit harder to come by but with the 44 mag and the 357 you can shoot the cheaper version of both - 44 special and 38 special.

I just finished cutting down a Marlin 1894 Cowboy at work. Barrel and magazine tube cut down to 16.5" and smoothed the action.

I plan on picking up a Marlin 1984 in .44 after I get another Marlin 336 in .444.

If you don't decide to get the Marlin, either get a winchester or don't get anything, but you'll find that Winchester lever actions are more expensive because the New Haven plant closed, and people think they are fucking made of gold. Henry leveractions are garbage and have pot metal receivers and the Pumas can be finicky and are made in Brazil.

Just go with the fuckin Marlin.

[grundlepunch]

yeah... im probably just going to get it in .357 mag

the Winchester is about $500 more

[Buffalo Phil]

the Winchester is about $500 more

And the Marlin is a stronger more durable gun anway.

[grundlepunch]

i really like the octagon barrel

[Mighty Quine]

im gonna have to agree with phil because he has a beard

[wannabejeep]

im gonna have to agree with phil because he has a beard

x2 valid point.

[Buffalo Phil]

i really like the octagon barrel

The octagonal barrels are easier to work on too.

[grundlepunch]

side note... also pickup up a 20 gauge side by side coach gun as well

[Buffalo Phil]

side note... also pickup up a 20 gauge side by side coach gun as well

Mine as well just get a Ruger Vaquero in 357 and start Cowboy Action Shooting.

[CumminsJeep]

are stoeger pump shotguns any good? they look like a benelli pump but i know nothing haha

[grundlepunch]

nothing wrong with that.......

[grundlepunch]

so phil, after all this i go to hoffmans they hd sold out of the marlins so i just bought a mossburge pistol grip pump.. this exact one

[Buffalo Phil]

My advice, get a full size stock for the rear.

Your wrist will thank you later.

[Fuzzy Wuzzy]

yeah if he;s gonna clay shoot. otherwise it just looks tacticool