There seems to be a general consensus amongst the Rag writers that the Ruglin's are the second coming of Christ. Compared to the trash Remlin was shipping out the doors, anything was an improvement. But now that I've had a chance to put my hands on a few different guns, I'm feeling pretty "meh" about them, and certainly not give up any of my JM's for one. They rant about "smoothness" and tighter tolerances. I'm not feeling it. I hate the "chrominess" of the bolt, and the shiny "black plum" laminated stock I think is hideous. And the red Bulleye, while I can appreciate the homage, makes it look like something from Playschool IMO.
I fear they are gonna go the route of the 1911's. First ones out were not bad. Followed by years of so so. But this "not bad" era seems to be lacking already.
Feelings?
'Meh' is pretty much how I feel about Marlin lever guns. The only niche I see for Marlin is as handy bear defense gun in cal like .45-70. I do not live in bear country. Why did these become all the rage? Have you given in to the fact that hi-cap semi-auto rifles will be restricted in the United States? In that role lever gun chambered for handgun cartridge would make a great deal of sense.
