357 lever gun

[manwithnoname 0]

hi! looking for recommendations on a 357 lever gun to go with my revolver

any favorites out there?

[mickeyduck 0]

just don't pick marlin. the quality control has down down the tubes.  don't expect it to save your life as a home defense piece.

[kman 56]

Google "Steve's Gunz" - he tunes Taurus brand Winchester lever clones so that they work 100% out of the box, I've wanted to buy one from him for quite some time.

[MedicYeti 96]

Henry does a .357 Lever Action. I don't have experience with their centerfire rifles but I really like my Henry 22. And they're made in NJ.

[mickeyduck 0]

Google "Steve's Gunz" - he tunes Taurus brand Winchester lever clones so that they work 100% out of the box, I've wanted to buy one from him for quite some time.

hey, is this the same guy who tunes rossi 18" 357 levers? or maybe I'm thinkin about someone else.  I've shot one rossi and the double action was horrible. 

 

Whoa! I just spotted a rossi 357 stainless octagon 24" lever on GB!  

[mikeyjones 88]

hi! looking for recommendations on a 357 lever gun to go with my revolver

any favorites out there?

Rossi M92

 

Fantastic gun and fun to shoot. The "Steve's Gunz" tuning helps a bit.

[Jerseyfirefighter 0]

I saw the rossi today. An impressive gun. Also cheaper then the henry if i rember right

[JT Custom Guns 957]

But the Henry is American!

[Melgamatic 66]

just don't pick marlin. the quality control has down down the tubes.  don't expect it to save your life as a home defense piece.

 

No, actually buy a Marlin, but pre-2007.  They are superior firearms pre merger.

[Parker 213]

No, actually buy a Marlin, but pre-2007.  They are superior firearms pre merger.

+1

 

Or a Win. 94 Trapper if you can find one.

[TOMMY R 24]

Price wise new ROSSI hard to beat I've got a 357 20" barrel and a hard to find 454 / 45 CASULL 20" factory ported barrel they slick up nice. Pay a little more go to HENRY and like most said stay away from new MARLIN older's better.

[lunker 274]

But the Henry is American!

 

 

I wanted to like them. But they are a bit too "blingy" for me. And they are filled with MIM parts. Those were deal killers for me.

The Rossi big loop M92 is a terrific lever gun. I bought the gun for $400 from TJ Sporting Arms (NJGF Vendor) last year, and some parts and the DVD from Steve at Steve's Gunz online. Terrific guy. What's best is that he takes calls during the day and will work with you to solve your problem. I was having problems driving a pin out of mine and taking the wobble out of a rear peep sight I put on to replace the buckhorn rear, and he spent 1/2 hour on the phone with me until I got them squared away. After watching the video, I smoothed out the action (it wasn't bad to begin with) and the gun is a great shooter. It hit's a 12" x 18" steel target at 100 yards with magnum loads. No problem. The holdover is trickier with creampuff 38's.

[Melgamatic 66]

So, I posted that pre-merger Marlins are great, but I have to admit that the gun I actually have is a Taylors 1873 Uberti, modified to Cody-matic standards by CodysCowboyShop.

 

You can see the gun here:

 

http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/cartridge-rifles/1873-lever-action/1873-sporting-rifle-full-octagonal-barrel/1873-sporting-rifle-full-octagonal-barrel-357mag-20-blue-finish-with-case-hardened-frame-straight-walnut-stock-model-200f.html

 

and Cody's version of it here:

 

http://codyscowboyshop.com/#pricing

 

I bought the gun for $1000 on this very forum, cost the original owner close to $1500.  Takes only an inch or two on the lever to fully cycle the action, and it's mirror smooth.  Pretty amazing rifle.

[2 trip_nick 0]

The Japan made Winchesters are the bees knees when it comes to pistol caliber lever guns.  Pick one up and you'll see why.  The Ubertis are nice.  The Rossis are good after you sand down all the rough edges.  Seriously, they're like an unfinished product.  I wouldn't buy one.  Remlins are okay now.  The ones produced just after the takeover are hit or miss, mostly miss.  If you find one, check it for function.  If it works, it works.  A lot of people shoot them everyday.

[RUTGERS95 890]

'MIM parts"   what is this?

[BlueLineFish 615]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_injection_molding

[RUTGERS95 890]

oh gotcha....thanks

[mickeyduck 0]

it's a darn shame new marlins blow.

I guess that's why winchesters are made in japan now

[TOMMY R 24]

Get the ROSSI i've got 2 1 in 357 1 in 454 Casull . If you can't find 1 locally the oaks gun show in PA. OCT 5/6 will probably have a few.

[BlueLineFish 615]

454 lever gun...now on my list..lol

[JSF01 13]

I have a Henry in .44 Mag and I love it. Two weeks ago, It was one the rifles I brought with me to an Military Vehicle rally, and out of the firearms that we where shooting it was everybody's favorite. So I am going to recommend get a Henry, plus the brass colored receiver is a nice change of pace  from your typical rifles.

[davenj8 0]

got a stamped JM marlin cowboy limited to go with my ruger gp100 wood handled revolver. sometimes I just dress up and rub them all over my body and think how awesomely cool I am to have two fantastic guns...LOL. A .357 lever gun is just about as much fun and addicting as a .22 just more expensive. be careful though some are .38 special only

[HODGIE 3]

I have a Henry .357 Big boy MIM or not it's a fine shooting gun, cycles smooth feeds all types of .357 and after 500 or so rounds still have never failed to imporess me with it's accuracy and ease of use. The only thing I which it had was rear loading capibaily but you cant always get everyting you want.

[thug the bunny 0]

I have a Rossi .44mag 16" and it cycles as smooth as glass, never an FTL or FTE. With hot mag rounds it kicks like a mule, and I'm having a little difficulty getting it sighted out to 100yd, but I'm getting there.

 

My next lever gun will be the 357. Hmm, time to call my FFL...

[the_stranger 13]

If you can find one used, Browning B92 is very nice in 357.

[Smoke Eater 0]

454 lever gun...now on my list..lol

You read my mind

[Parker 213]

Why stop at the .454 Casull? How about a .500 S&W lever-action? (A bit specialized and pricy.)

 

http://www.bighornarmory.com/catalog/big-horn-armory-products/big-horn-armory-model-89-carbine-2/

 

[BlueLineFish 615]

For 2400 i will stop at the 454

[Parker 213]

For 2400 i will stop at the 454

 

Agreed, that's a lot of scratch. Sure is unique though. SS Remlin's aren't cheap either.

[mipafox 438]

 

But the Henry is American!

 

 

Jersey doesn't count. Not even close. China is more American, and I would prefer to buy from them.

 

But, the Henry's are very nice and that counts for a lot.