Well. Its been about 20 years. 20 years since I had that Rossi Puma in 44 mag. Back before they came with the silly (and ugly) safety on top of the bolt. And 20 years I’ve been missing having such a rifle.
So, nows the time, gonna spend some real money on a new 1892, in 44 mag. A 92 because they are such a fine, slim, handy little rifle. And 44 mag because I am a hound for that round. And yes, I know, a 45 colt is more traditional, and even more powerful potentially. But them what excuse would I have to later buy an 1873 in 45?
I’ve been hunting around and these seem to be the choices I have for a 92 in 44.
Marlin. (Thats out due to the micro groove rifling as I shoot mostly lead bullets, and that confounded cross bolt safety on the newer ones)
Winchester/Miroku. (Lots of rave reviews on these. Do have a modern safety but its removable and coverable with tang skinner sights)
Taylors and company/Chiappa. (This is the most traditional looking rifle (which I like,alot) but I’ve heard about some minor Issues on some rifles).
Turnbull. Ha! Did you SEE the price on that thing!?
Henry. Very nice nod to the lever gun but to far from original styling.
And of course there is always the used market, but thats so hard to even consider.
So, nows the time, gonna spend some real money on a new 1892, in 44 mag. A 92 because they are such a fine, slim, handy little rifle. And 44 mag because I am a hound for that round. And yes, I know, a 45 colt is more traditional, and even more powerful potentially. But them what excuse would I have to later buy an 1873 in 45?
I’ve been hunting around and these seem to be the choices I have for a 92 in 44.
Marlin. (Thats out due to the micro groove rifling as I shoot mostly lead bullets, and that confounded cross bolt safety on the newer ones)
Winchester/Miroku. (Lots of rave reviews on these. Do have a modern safety but its removable and coverable with tang skinner sights)
Taylors and company/Chiappa. (This is the most traditional looking rifle (which I like,alot) but I’ve heard about some minor Issues on some rifles).
Turnbull. Ha! Did you SEE the price on that thing!?
Henry. Very nice nod to the lever gun but to far from original styling.
And of course there is always the used market, but thats so hard to even consider.