I'm a big 357 fan in revolvers, and lever action 357 is great fun, my brother has a 357 Henry, a wonderful easy pointing gun.
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The Henry is a good gun, nothing wrong with them at all! My reason for not buying one over the Rossi was the price. And the Rossi is an exact copy of the Winchester model 92. While the Henry is a totally modern mechanizim made to look like the classic 1873. And the Henry weighs about two pound more than the Model 92. But the finish on the Henry is nicer as well as the stock finish.
You guys really got me thinking about lever action rifles! I also like that the Henry is made by US workers. But, I am a hypocrite, as I own 2 Toyota trucks! Wait, the second one was made in Kentucky? I think.
We all do what we can.
Now if you could only convince my wife of how much SHE needs one I'd have it made!
Wives love surprise gifts typically.
I have never seen a Henry, but have 9 Marlin's of various calibers from 22LR to 45-70, and 4 Winchesters. Marlin was bought by Remington a few years back and I understand quality dropped but has been coming back. I do not have a .357, but have a 44 Mag cowboy model, 24" octagon barrel, straight grip, and I added a Marbles tang sight and it's a shooter. The 44 mag in rifle like that is a whole different game from a 44 mag out of a handgun, and I suspect the difference would be similar in .357 rifles vs handguns
My ex brother in law had a .357 Winchester Model 94 at one time and it was a nice gun, and honestly would prefer a Marlin or Winchester, although I know they would be harder to find.
Another vote for a Marlin lever from me.
I had a 336 gold trigger in 35 Remington that I cried when it left my hands (literately).
Sweet rifle in a sweet cal
http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/the-marlin-336c-rifle-review/
I had a 336 gold trigger in 35 Remington that I cried when it left my hands (literately).
Sweet rifle in a sweet cal
http://www.gunsandammo.com/reviews/the-marlin-336c-rifle-review/
AS far as I'm aware, that lower is only legal if it stays 80%. If it is made 100% build ready it has to be serialized to be legal.
One of my Marlin's is a 336 SC in 35 Rem that was my father's first rifle.
35 Rem is a nice brush hunting cartridge. Heavy and slow.
I had 3 rifles in that cal at one time (Remington pump, Remington auto loader, and the 336 Marlin lever).
Now I have boxes of 35 rem but nothing chambered for that round.
Ya, its a PITA living in CA. Trying to comply with laws sometimes because more headache than its worth than to own certain firearms. One of the reasons I want to move out of this state.
But my point was mainly to the OP that be sure to find out what the laws are where he lives.
On a side note to everyone else, I also own a Marlin 336c in 30-30. I find myself actually using my lever action more than any of the AR's I have. The AR's are damm fun to shoot too though. Just really depends on what your using this rifle for.
Your much better off buying a complete rifle, then adding to it as you see fit. Colt ARs can be had for a good price, so I would start there. Also, regardless of how you proceed, buy some mags and ammo.
I have a few lever actions rifles and carbines. I have 3 model 94s, including an NRA Centennial model. I also have a Marlin 30-30.
My neighbor has several Henrys and the action on all of them is about a million times smoother and faster than the Winchesters.
My Marlin ( Carbine) gets a little action as it's a great brush gun, but 90% of the time if I am rifle hunting it's late in the season and I am meat hunting with the BAR.
My neighbor has several Henrys and the action on all of them is about a million times smoother and faster than the Winchesters.
My Marlin ( Carbine) gets a little action as it's a great brush gun, but 90% of the time if I am rifle hunting it's late in the season and I am meat hunting with the BAR.
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