manwithnoname 0 Posted September 3, 2013 hi! looking for recommendations on a 357 lever gun to go with my revolver any favorites out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickeyduck 0 Posted September 3, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman 56 Posted September 3, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedicYeti 96 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickeyduck 0 Posted September 4, 2013 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyjones 88 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerseyfirefighter 0 Posted September 4, 2013 I saw the rossi today. An impressive gun. Also cheaper then the henry if i rember right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted September 4, 2013 But the Henry is American! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOMMY R 24 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 66 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 trip_nick 0 Posted September 4, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 889 Posted September 5, 2013 'MIM parts" what is this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 5, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_injection_molding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 889 Posted September 5, 2013 oh gotcha....thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mickeyduck 0 Posted September 10, 2013 it's a darn shame new marlins blow. I guess that's why winchesters are made in japan now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOMMY R 24 Posted September 11, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted September 11, 2013 454 lever gun...now on my list..lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSF01 13 Posted September 11, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davenj8 0 Posted September 17, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HODGIE 3 Posted September 17, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thug the bunny 0 Posted September 23, 2013 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... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_stranger 13 Posted October 2, 2013 If you can find one used, Browning B92 is very nice in 357. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoke Eater 0 Posted October 2, 2013 454 lever gun...now on my list..lolYou read my mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted October 2, 2013 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/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted October 2, 2013 For 2400 i will stop at the 454 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted October 2, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted October 13, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites