Buy a Miroku 1886, problem solved. So it's twice the money, it's twice the gun.:mrgreen: I went this route recently myself, opting for the pricier Miroku/Win 92 in 44 Magnum. I've owned 2 Marlin 1895s that were both a delight, but with all the uneven press on the Marlins I would likely choose one o...

I'm not married to either bore diameter, having 44 Special, 44 Mag, 45 ACP, and 45 Colt handguns (and now a levergun) in some depth. If there is an accuracy edge between any of them, I can't shoot well enough to discern it.

I wouldn't mind 1 or 2 of those for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner centerpieces, with the chukars I got last week.

My usual carry sideiron is S&W Model 19 x 2.5" or S&W 686 x 4", with agency-reqd. W-W 158 JHP 357 loads, or the Glock 23 (40 S&W) stuffed with 180 grain W-W Ranger SXTs, again agency-reqd. Having worked robbery-homicide for a number of years, I've seen a significant number of t...

Beautifully done and presented! Many thanks for passing this along.

The 1989-made Marlin 94 CL I had and the 2004-made 94 CCL I have in 32-20 WCF both had .312" throats and .311" grooves. These dimensions and their 1-20" twist rates do fine work with the range of bullet weights this caliber and platform are at their best with--from 80-120 grains. Ther...

It appears the LEO personnel handled an ugly business very professionally and efficiently. A shame in many ways, and that adamhenry that prompted it all needs a special place in perdition set aside for him.

Bobcats are the real deal--not to be messed with, for certain.