Captain Slapnuts
Bearcat
Today, I shot my friends new Ruger/Marlin SBL 1894 in 357. Assuming Ruger gets the QC right on these, they're gonna kill it! VERY nice gun, I was impressed with the fit & finish. The markings also appear to be layers engraved, and are very nice. Consistent depth, and looks great black on silver. Also, they kept it minimal markings only. None of that billboard warning bullshit. The stock is nicely done, and the colors are very attractive.
It was the first lever action I've ever shot, and I'll admit I was surprised at the recoil with 357. Not unpleasant, but more than I was expecting, having nothing to compare it to. Fed nicely, in and out.
Complaints, which are minimum;
Loading gate is very stiff. I bet it'll loosen up. The rail on top is black, for some reason. Looks odd, compared to all that silver. Not a fan of the rear sight, it's like a ghost ring on a shotgun. In all fairness, I was also looking through some semi-nasty safety glasses, which wasn't helping things.
I want one.
It was the first lever action I've ever shot, and I'll admit I was surprised at the recoil with 357. Not unpleasant, but more than I was expecting, having nothing to compare it to. Fed nicely, in and out.
Complaints, which are minimum;
Loading gate is very stiff. I bet it'll loosen up. The rail on top is black, for some reason. Looks odd, compared to all that silver. Not a fan of the rear sight, it's like a ghost ring on a shotgun. In all fairness, I was also looking through some semi-nasty safety glasses, which wasn't helping things.
I want one.