Jason_W
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To each their own, but it seems like a loading gate is a small trade off for a polished gun that only requires a little extra saving over the Marlin, which will probably need tinkering. If you're the mechanically inclined type who doesn't mind dealing with all the various screws, pins, and springs inside of a levergun, knock yourself out.
I'm admittedly somewhat lazy and aggravated by small parts. I'll go with something that's smooth out of the box or maybe even a design that's a simpler machine. I think that even I could take apart and reassemble the bolt from a bolt action rifle with only a moderate amount of swearing and post-project drinking.
And if my life ever takes a turn to where I think protracted gun battles might be a real possibility, I'll either obtain something designed specifically for the task, or take a hard look at my life choices. The chances that I'll ever need a "tactical top off" of a levergun are so low, it doesn't factor into my decision making process.
But again, that's just me and I'm not a traditionalist.
I'm admittedly somewhat lazy and aggravated by small parts. I'll go with something that's smooth out of the box or maybe even a design that's a simpler machine. I think that even I could take apart and reassemble the bolt from a bolt action rifle with only a moderate amount of swearing and post-project drinking.
And if my life ever takes a turn to where I think protracted gun battles might be a real possibility, I'll either obtain something designed specifically for the task, or take a hard look at my life choices. The chances that I'll ever need a "tactical top off" of a levergun are so low, it doesn't factor into my decision making process.
But again, that's just me and I'm not a traditionalist.