Is it or is it not a Ruger? Update, range time

[Hertervillian]

1894 Trapper chambered in 10 mm. Danged thing has been a while coming, I’d come close to giving up on it a couple times. The temptation of gun money sitting idle and all that entails.

It’s taking some getting used to the proportions, looks “wrong”. I know I like handling the short carbines. Its going to check a lot of boxes that the 300 Blackout pistol can’t.

 

[WAYNO]

Sure looks like a Marlin/Ruger to me. :cool:

I had one of these in .357. The concept was great, but since you mention the "proportions" being "wrong", I'll agree.

I love Trapper-sized lever guns. But these, with the heavy plywood stock, and the pistol-gripped wrist and oversize lever, un-does everything I gained from the Trapper dimensions. My most recent Ruger 1894, a .44 with a straight walnut stock and 20" barrel, feels lighter, more trim, and more comfortable than these Trapper's.

I am not here to bash this product. Folks are enamored with them. They've been a long time coming, and for most folks, it will "check a lot of boxes".


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[eveled]

I agree with everything Wayno said.

Especially that a Short carbine needs straight stock, Longer rifle needs pistol grip.

It looks like sandals and socks.

The checkering at the grip cap is just wrong.

I also don’t mean to bash it, but they came so close to hitting a home run. Missed by that much. It’s still a really nice rifle. My son wants the same stainless laminated gun but in .357 I went with the classic.

 

[peachhead]

I have an old 94 trapper. Love it. I have a marlin 336 short carbine too. They are awesome, easy to handle and light.
I am not a big 10mm fan but that one caught my attention.

 

[Hertervillian]

I went 10mm based on 2 things. First being as how I’m already wound up for reloading for a 1911 in 10mm. Secondly the potential for exclusivity in that chambering, perhaps the next .41Rem. I’m not a collector but I’m a fan of unique.

 

[eveled]

I’ve been hoping for a .45acp lever action for a long time. I consider this 10mm to be proof of concept.

My safe is full, but I would buy a lever action in .40 .45acp or 9mm.

 

[instructor]

Some few months ago purchased one of these rifles in 44Magnum caliber and have shot it at my range several times and will say I am impressed with its accuracy. Switched out the laminated dark grey stocks to tiger tripped maple ones and they fit exactly like the original ones. Also installed a muzzle brake since it has a threaded muzzle for such things, and it does make a difference in felt recoil. I also own a Browning Model 92 in 44 Magnum caliber, and it is a clone of the original Winchester Model 92. I like it as well, but the Ruger/Marlin version is the modern way to go apparently. Overall fit and finish on the R/M 92 is excellent.

 

[s4s4u]

The checkering at the grip cap is just wrong

That is fugly and would be a deal killer for me. It would be better to have left it smooth.

 

[DGW1949]

As for Leverguns in general, I like certain models of all of them....Marlin, Glenfield, Winchester, etc, and can even tolerate looking at the old savages....As a practical matter though, size, bulk, weight and balance do matter. Point there being that I don't hunt in zero-degree weather and never did, so there's no need for oversized-loop levers. Don't like pistol grip stocks and fat forearms either. And while I'm at it, I have never installed a scope on a levergun in my life which means that the side eject feature and solid top receivers are wasted on me.....As for caliber, my old .45LC-caliber, pre-safety, Interarms Rossi'92 has always done anything I needed done inside of 150-Yds....The last deer that was took with it was 2 years ago at 75 yards, and it took the top of it's head clean-off.

But hey, I'm gettin' old, so tell me again.....what exactly was the question?....LOL.

DGW

 

[planetcat]

1894 Trapper chambered in 10 mm. Danged thing has been a while coming, I’d come close to giving up on it a couple times. The temptation of gun money sitting idle and all that entails.

It’s taking some getting used to the proportions, looks “wrong”. I know I like handling the short carbines. Its going to check a lot of boxes that the 300 Blackout pistol can’t. View attachment 105550

I like that rifle a lot. I'm a big fan of 10mm and would rather have a stainless model than my blued model Remlin. I guess I'm the oddball on this one. I love my Remlin 1895 gbl. I much prefer it over my 9 lb. bolt actions with scope and prefer the pistol grip over straight. Maybe the fit and finish on these rifles isn't Purdy grade, but mine goes bang every time and shoots MOA with my preferred hunting ammo.

 

[375hh1973]

Buddy has one with a red dot on it.

Fun utility gun.

 

[Hertervillian]

Got it to the range finally. Hopefully it will loosen up quickly. 50 rounds helped tremendously. I’m hoping the trigger will come around, it breaks cleanly, but heavy.

Sighted well enough to start playing with it. A couple hundred rounds just to familiarize ourselves, then fine tune if needed.

 

[Buckeye Bill]

I agree the the rifles appearance would be
improved with a straight stock. I reload for several 10mm handguns so this seems natural. The rifle shoots great. I mounted a Leupold Delt Point and the combination is effective for me. Old eyes like the dot. The rifle cycles everything and recoil is minimal. It is the only trapper I own and the rifle is sweet.
Bill

 

[DGW1949]

The old .45LC Rossi is still doing it's job...This is my #1 Son In Law doing some Saturday morning chicken-killer elimination with it last week...Got this one from the back porch with one shot while it was trotting along at the edge of a treeline about 60 yards away.

 

[GYJ44]

This is technically a "short rifle", not a carbine. It's interesting that so many people think this rifle should have a straight stock and only a straight stock. Short barreled "short rifles" existed aplenty 160yrs ago when they were first invented. So the concept of a pistol grip on a 16" levergun is not new or strange. They're certainly more comfortable.

 

[Hondo44]

I'm not a fan of modernizing the looks of traditional firearms. Although the design seems to provide decent ergonomics if one likes a pistol grip stock design. Not so much for those with preferences for straight stock design and slim forearm. Both designs should be offered.

BUT the pistol grip checkering has me shaking my head LIKE MANY OTHERS. Was the checkering machine fed a program with a checkering pattern for some other stock shape? AND NOBODY IN QUALITY CONTROL NOTICED! It's like a checkering pattern for a single action revolver grip was cut on 1911 Auto grips.

I'm picturing employees hiding their laughter from the floor supervisor as these stocks rolled off the production line! Reminds me of a relative that worked on a Ford assembly line relating an instance when a red front fender was installed on a green pickup.

To me, an immediate production design correction should be first priority.

 

[Hertervillian]

I'm not a fan of modernizing the looks of traditional firearms. Although the design seems to provide decent ergonomics if one likes a pistol grip stock design. Not so much for those with preferences for straight stock design and slim forearm. Both designs should be offered.

BUT the pistol grip checkering has me shaking my head LIKE MANY OTHERS. Was the checkering machine fed a program with a checkering pattern for some other stock shape? AND NOBODY IN QUALITY CONTROL NOTICED! It's like a checkering pattern for a single action revolver grip was cut on 1911 Auto grips.

I'm picturing employees hiding their laughter from the floor supervisor as these stocks rolled off the production line! Reminds me of a relative that worked on a Ford assembly line relating an instance when a red front fender was installed on a green pickup.

To me, an immediate production design correction should be first priority.

I wasn’t ready for the consequences of allowing perfect to be the enemy of good enough. The 10mm chamber trumped the pistol grip and the laminate stock too.

If it’s presented in .327. I’ll react in exactly the same manner to be honest.