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I have always wanted a vintage 22 lr for my personal collection something that I can take out a plink with every now and then and then clean and put back into the safe. My problem is that I am torn between the Winchester 9422 and the marlin model 39. In a perfect world I would get both but my budget allows for just one. I was wondering if I could get some feedback and opinions from people here.
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I've had both, traded the Winchester and kept the Marlin.
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Can I ask why? And what model of the 39 do you have?
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How about a browning BL-22? They are sweet little levers
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I gave my 9422mag to my nephew,,the Marlin 39 with a Leupold 2.5X is a superb yard gun!!!
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it would be hard to go wrong with either the 9422 or the Marlin 39/39A... I have a Win 9422 and it is just about as much fun as you can have with a 22 IMO. The Marlin 39 is also a bunch of fun but a heavier rifle by a bit and feels more like a full size hunting rifle to me. Both are very accurate, reliable, and just plain easy to use and shoot quickly if that is what you are after... to me, I would take either one but prefer the 9422 because they are just better finished- wood and metal
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I'm a Marlin guy. I'd go with the 39A due to the side eject and solid receiver top. The BLR mentioned above is also a very nice 22LR levergun.
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Buy either one right now. Save up for the other one later. I'd start with the Winchester.
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Like both very much for looking at. Prefer the 39a for shooting. Not necessarily because it’s inherently more accurate, just a better fit for me. Remember it being tough getting my cheek on the comb of the Winchester’s to get a comfortable sight picture. It’s been many years since I shot one, just my recollection. As an aside, I recall having the same issue with a Remington 572.
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I think that the Marlin 39 is the best lever action rimfire rifle that has been offered during my lifetime, but I prefer pistol grip stocks to straight grip stocks, and only a few Winchesters were made with pistol grip stocks.
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it would be hard to go wrong with either the 9422 or the Marlin 39/39A... I have a Win 9422 and it is just about as much fun as you can have with a 22 IMO. The Marlin 39 is also a bunch of fun but a heavier rifle by a bit and feels more like a full size hunting rifle to me. Both are very accurate, reliable, and just plain easy to use and shoot quickly if that is what you are after... to me, I would take either one but prefer the 9422 because they are just better finished- wood and metal This, and by examples I had, by a good bit. Better trigger too.
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How about a Henry, have a 9422, 39A and a Henry, the Henry is far more accurate than the other two
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I bought the first M9422 I saw in 1976, great gun that I should have kept.
Having said that, I like the 39A better. It feels better in my hands, is a classic in its own right for longevity in production, for good reasons.
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Well thanks for all of the great feedback I appreciate it.
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Nobody can decide for you. There are three excellent choices, Marlin, Winchester, and Browning. Go handle them all and buy the one that you fall for.
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They are both very good rifles see which one fits you better and go with that one and you cant go wrong. I have had booth and still have the 9422.Also have the 9422M.
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Don't forget about the BL22, action like glass, a little lighter and faster to plink with.
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Can't imagine anybody being disappointed with either choice. I have a couple of the Marlins and would have a couple more if I ever came across an M and/or a D model. Lots of love out there for the 9422 and I wish I'd acquired one when they were everywhere.
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Marlin 39 production lasted over 100 years, Winchester 9422 just over 30
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I've had both, still have the 39. IMO best 22 lever action ever. Bought new in 1969 and it's a mountie.
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