I don't know if they've had problems mechanically, but the new ones I've seen are awful. The grip is fat, the wood/metal has gaps, was proud of the reciever, and on two I saw, the front sights weren't mounted straight.
I noticed these at two different shops because I'd heard they were sub par, and I intentionally looked at them for that purpose. One was a Guide Gun, the other I don't remember. Sad to see this happen to a once-pround brand.
I've used the Marlin 336 since I was a youngster and the new ones feel dopic to me with the fat grip and all.
