same question i have been having since i can't find a marlin version in a sane price range
short means less ammo by two rounds, but it would not stick out so much in the brush
i can order 20inch today but no 16 inch in stock at distrubitor as last week

 

I ended up ordering the 16" with the big loop lever, blued steel.

 

Just picked it up today! Woo hoo.

 

I prefer the 16 inch trapper version. The 357 isn't going to gain any performance with the extra 4 inches of barrel, so you might as well have the shorter, more convenient trapper model.

 

Shh! Don't tell my 24" that. :biggrin: I'm getting almost 2000fps with a 158gr jacketed bullet.

 

how is the action
i've read they are hit or miss with being smooth

 

Mine feels OK... Feels a little smoother than my Remlin 1895 GBL.

 

I've got the same question only I am looking at the 24" R92-51001 octagon barrel or the 20" R92-56001. There is a manufactures list of $559.00 for the 20" and $619.00 for the 24". The only reason I would buy the 24" over the 20" would be a difference in accuracy and I don't know if the difference in price would be worth it. What kind of retail prices are you guys seeing where you live?

 

i just priced a 16" stainless 45lc 560$ out the door

 

Prices are good @ BudsGunShop.com... I paid $457 at my local gun store.

 

Can a scope be mounted on a 92 Rossi over the receiver?

T:hmmmm: NY

 

I think a side mount or a scout scope mount is about all you can do with one. I'd lean more towards a peep sight myself.

 

Always 16 on a levergun

 

OK...just finished cleaning & oiling the rifle with Eezox. I also installed a stainless steel magazine follower from The Smith Shop. The magazine tube has a slight side to side movement...even after I snugged up the barrel band clamp. The magazine spring is very strong. The rounds do not go in easily. I might buy the spring kit from Brownells. The action is smooth enough, and should get better with use. The buttstock isn't coming off. I removed the top screw and pulled like crazy. It might need a few taps with a rubber mallet to loosen it up. Ejection is very positive. Do not rack the lever at waist level. You will have casings in your face. I took a snap cap to the head. LOL

 

are you happy with the gun for the price? I'm still not shure the price is right but I love my marlins. if i could find a 1894 45lc I would be alot happier

 

...also, the "safety" doesn't stop the hammer from falling from full cock. I'll stick with the usual half cock internal safety.

 

best lessons are the hard ones right? lol

 

 

I now have 4, 2 in 357mag and 2 in 44mag,action is smooth and they all shoot great.Buy the way the last one I bought was $400 otd.

And they are all 20". Just my 2 cents worth...

 

I might get a stainless steel model if I can't find an 1894CSS.

 

ck out davidsons for guns or buds ....

 

I have a 38/357 in a 16 ",I'm wanting to get another one.I 'm thinking about a 20" barrel.I love my 16",it small ,easy to shoot.Those of you that have a 16 " with the large loop,how do you like the large loop? Is it hard to work the lever?I have found one of those for $450 OTD,but didn't know if I'd like the large loop.I like the looks of it though.
Thanks Jeff

 

I'm thinking hard on another 92 in 357, but a 20" stainless this time around. I'm not interested in a large loop lever though. I'll pass if that's all I can get.

 

I like my 16" R92. It's just a neat and handy rifle to carry around. the wood is nothing to brag about but also nothing to cry about when it gets scratched. but it's accurate and that's the most importatn thing in a rifle.

 

I also am trying to decide between the 16" or 20" stainless R92 in 357 mag. I would like to handle both, but no one has them in stock locally. The 16" would certainly be handy but I wonder about the balance and feel. I think the 20" will have a slight velocity advantage, will probably balance and point better and tend to be slightly more accurate because of the longer sight radius. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.:hmmmm:

 

I also am trying to decide between the 16" or 20" stainless R92 in 357 mag. I would like to handle both, but no one has them in stock locally. The 16" would certainly be handy but I wonder about the balance and feel. I think the 20" will have a slight velocity advantage, will probably balance and point better and tend to be slightly more accurate because of the longer sight radius. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.:hmmmm:

I just ordered the 16" R92 in SS, but in .44Mag. I havent handled one either, no one stocking them yet up here locally, so I took a leap of faith and ordered it any way. No idea how long ill be wating for it to come in, Im in Canada, could be weeks, could be months.

Mine will be used in the Bush for hunting, so I went 16" for weight and ease of manouvering.

 

16! Nothin wrong w/20" or even 24" but it's more looks than anything else.

 

I was handling a 16" 92 .357 at one of our local shops today and DANG...those are sweet!

 

20" Stainless model will be next! Screw waiting for the Marlin 1894CSS...

 

Sumthin about that 24" octgon barrel and case colored receiver that just speaks to me...I think that's why I like my 336 CB in 38-55. As a kid, a friend's family had an old M94 Winnie in .25-35, long old octagon barrel, all browned and used to feed a couple generations of Carillos in Nevada and California. Crescent buttplate. They used to let me hold it while we all watched TV..."Outer Limits" (but I digress)

 

Still waiting to get viable information of the performance of the 16 inch barrel vs the 20 inch barrel. accuracy....increase in velocity......max reliable shot range......anything other than how it looks or handles. come on guys give us real info.