Marlin 1894 Club

[woof]

So some chambers are coming from the factory sharper than others? One would think Marlin engineers would have figured that out by now. Anyway, I'm waiting for mine to come and hope it is one without the issue!

 

[MyRoad]

Simple fix
for th' 'jam:
It's a .357 mag.
Load it appropriately.
{Translation: feed it .357 mag.}

That doesn't address the fact that from the factory it is advertised as a gun that is designed and expected to shoot .38's (mine says ".357 mag. or .38 Spcl." right on the barrel). The ability to shoot .38's is one of the major benefits of this gun -- for the low recoil, low noise, and low cost factors.

When shooting 0.38
in an '894, don't shoot hp.

From what I've read,
for those shorter rnds,
'894s like round heads

This may more directly address the issue, that some .38 rounds are shorter than others and out of spec for the gun.

So some chambers are coming from the factory sharper than others?

It seems unlikely at first, but there have been some known QC problems with the 1894C's. I've been lucky, so far mine has fired everything I've fed it.

 

[USP45T]

tinygnat219 , do you mean 10+1 in 357? I thought the the tube holds 9 in the 18.5in 1894C? maybe your is a different model?
my 1894c runs blazer brass 38sp without a hitch. I read posts a long time ago, before i bought mine, about not using wadcutters, so i never tried em.

 

[AStone]

Good to have MyRoad's input here.
Speaking at least for myself,
I trust his judgment.

...doesn't address the fact that from the factory it is advertised as a gun that is designed and expected to shoot .38's

I totally agree.

It's 'sposed to shoot those .38s. So, it'll use the same rnds that my 642 shoots. Big +.

That's part of why I bought one (after shooting yours ... )

Of course, the other reason is that it shoots the same rnds as my 65.

Bigga bada boom, but with less recoil.

...may more directly address the issue, that some .38 rounds are shorter than others and out of spec for the gun.

I offer the hypothesis that it's more related to roundness of the bullet (as in FMJ v HP) than to length.

At least, roundness is a factor.
(Because rounder fmj's rounds feeds into that chamber
with sharp edges easier than hps...)

All of this is testable hypothesis, of course.

If only we had a couple of 1894Cs,
a load of .38 fmjs and hps,
and a shooting range.

Oh, wait ...

"So some chambers are coming from the factory sharper than others?"

It seems unlikely at first, but there have been some known QC problems with the 1894C's.

That seems to get at the heart of the issue ...

QC: so important, so neglected.

 

[ratgunner]

1894c Club,count me in.I'm on my second one.BTW the first one did'nt wear out, I just traded it on something else. Mine has a T/C 4X scope and shoots REAL good.

 

[cornman]

Why does Marlin only make a .41 Mag pistol grip???? Year after year I have been waiting for a .357 1894 pistol grip but nother ever comes of it. Furthermore Marlin has no contact email to ask if there is one in the works. Did Marlin ever make a pistol grip .357 in the 1894?

 

[ArmedBear]

Hell, Marlin only makes .357 guns when they bloody well feel like it, as it is.

Not sure if they ever did make a PG gun in .357, but I kinda like both stock styles. Different, but each is nice in its own way.

Oh, and count me in. Just bought a .357, myself.

 

[Leanwolf]

CORNMAN - "Why does Marlin only make a .41 Mag pistol grip???? "


Cornman, the 1894S in .41 Magnum was made with the straight stock. I have one. Bought it new in 1987. Shoots like crazy, too. Perfect match for my S&W 57 as a great combo out in the boonies.

L.W.

 

[AStone]

Oh, very cool: three new "official" (cause they own one) members in one day.

The joint is jumpin'!

Truth be told, I prefer pg on my levers (or any long gun, for that matter).
It's just what I "grew up with" and got used to. It just feels more "natural" to me.
Obviously, lot's of people like straight stocks as well or better.
(I've often wondered if that's because that's what they started with, or something else.)

Having said that, I've been pleasantly surprised by how good my 1894C has come to feel. Especially, I think, because of it's smaller carbine size that allows me to control it more effectively. I still don't like larger straight stock rifles as much as those with a pistol grip, though. Something about that pistol grip that makes them more comfortable for me, more positive grip that helps with recoil. (Gee, I've never tried to articulate this before.)

Even so, if Marlin did ever make a pg .357 mag carbine, I'd likely jump at it.

OK, I gotta get back to work now. No, I'm not going to read any more right now ...
I'm going to close this browser and get back to work ...




... any second now ...









... honest, I'm going this time ...

 

[rocinante]

Marlin 1894 Cowboy, 357, 20 inch octagonal barrel, action job, safety move, upgraded firing pin, fixed leaf sights. totally pristine. 469 used on gunbroker. So far it shot a box of 38 special with no hiccup. FUN GUN.

I think I got a killer deal because other guys shied away from the modifications.

 

[Wolfgang2000]

My safe holds his and hers 1894's in 357 mag. I did have one is 44 mag., but when I decided to consolidate calibers I chose the 357.

They are fast handling and very fun guns to shoot.

PS. I hate the pistol grip stock. The best Christmas present I could have would be Marlin making their stainless 30-30 with a straight stock!

 

[cornman]

Straight grip stocks look archaic and ugly imo. Now how do I contact Marlin to put in my complaint?

 

[ArmedBear]

Straight grip stocks look archaic and ugly imo.

LOL

I think you just walked into a wine bar with a bottle of Boone's Farm in a paper bag under your coat.

 

[ratgunner]

You can always buy a rifle and replace the buttstock.Find a used rifle with the stock you want[straight or PG]and switch them out then sell the other one.Just a thought.

 

[AStone]

I think you just walked into a wine bar with a bottle of Boone's Farm in a paper bag under your coat.

AB, I think of it as more akin to walking into a bar in rural TX
with a bunch of Ford F-250s & 350's in the parking lot and shouting, "Fords suck!".

 

[ArmedBear]

Except that they, in fact, do.

 

[Wolfgang2000]

Cornman just remember that opinions are like arm pits. Everybody has a couple and they usually stink!!!

 

[AStone]

<Note to self: never go to a rural TX bar with AB>

 

[brvheart]

Count me in!

Marlin 1894 CB Limited 45 LC
Marlin 336 30-30
Marlin 1895 CB 45/70

 

[AStone]

Brvheart, welcome to the club, and to THR.

With that 336, consider joining us over here, also.

1895 in .45-70 is on my list, too.

Nem

 

[ugaarguy]

Furthermore Marlin has no contact email to ask if there is one in the works

Nope, they sure don't.

Straight grip stocks look archaic and ugly imo. Now how do I contact Marlin to put in my complaint?

I'm not gonna spoon feed you, but their contact information is very easy to find. You already have an internet connection Cornman, just put it to good use. I'll give you a heads up though. Marlin has a toll free number for service. They have a regular old phone number for all other business. They don't show an e-mail address as you've already seen. They do, however, have a mailing address. I know it's difficult, but you'll have to either make a long distance phone call, or mail them a letter via the US Postal Service to voice your complaint. Best of luck grasshopper.

 

[ArfinGreebly]

1894c

Nem, I don't know how I managed to forget to update here.

I now have the complete set: 336C (.30-30), 39A (.22 S/L/LR), and for nearly a year now, the 1894C (.357 & .38).

I thought I'd already posted it here, but evidently not.

I've already decided that one isn't enough.

Budget permitting, I'll be adding another 1894C this coming year.

 

[AStone]

Arf, memory lapses are understandable,
especially during an interstate move.

I now have the complete set:
336C (.30-30), 39A (.22 S/L/LR),
and for nearly a year now, the 1894C (.357 & .38).

Ah, but I might respectfully beg to differ about
the definition of "complete set", my friend.

IMNSHO, it's not a "complete set"
w/o an 1895 in .45-70,
especially where you just moved.

And speaking only for myself,
I'm thinking that one 1894C is enough
for my semi-nomadic self.

I want to get to know that single 1984C
with all it's attitudes and vicissitudes.

But adding an 1894 (no suffix)
in .44 mag/.44 spl is an interesting option.

I've also considered an 1894FG in .41 Rem mag.
<ahem> Note: 20" barrel w/ PISTOL GRIP!

 

[ArmedBear]

Another interesting option is to get an 1894 in .45LC (Cowboy model, or Big 5 model for a lot less cash).

For some reason, Marlin uses a faster twist rate in .45LC than .44M (1:16 vs. 1:34).

That means the .45 will effectively stabilize a bigger bullet, e.g. 325 gr from these guys: http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#45colt

It's rated at 1325 fps in a revolver; should be a lot faster in the carbine, and push into .45-70 territory, but still work fine with .45LC plinking ammo.

 

[AStone]

I now have the complete set:
336C (.30-30), 39A (.22 S/L/LR),
and for nearly a year now, the 1894C (.357 & .38).

Last night, in my near sleep stupor (I actually got to bed before midnight for a change),
I forgot to add an important component of my opinion, so let me hasten to add it now:

The 336/39/1894C combo may not be a "complete set" (IMO), but it IS
the core of a complete set in my book. No finer triad of levers exist for the lower 48 (again, IMO).

Now up in AK where AB lives, or maybe even in northern ID, my core triad might change to
39/1894C/1895, even though my complete set would still include the 336.

Just thinking out loud before coffee. YMMV.