[de1216]

Pistol grip works better for my wrist with stout loads, so....... how would y'all compare cost difference between:

1. Buy (another) 22" JM 1895 and pay to shorten barrel, action tune, large lever change

2. Buy a JM guide gun and pay to have it restocked, action tune

Once the choice is made, I may try to work out a trade of my 30-30 Texan to get to the 1895 I want.

Suggestions?

D.

 

[Charlie-NY]

Why cant you just find a pistol grip 18.5" JM and be done with it?

 

[rosewood007]

You could go with option #2 and do the work yourself. No special tools or skills required.

If you want to pay someone to do the work, why not call Ranger Point Precision and see if they will build what you want?

 

[kingstrider]

Not sure what you plan to use it for but you could just shoot trapdoor level loads. Even at modest velocities, a slow and heavy slug can kill with authority.

 

[M1Riflenut]

Swapping a straight stock to PG is pretty simple and parts are not hard to find. Stock, lever and trigger housing and your done. You might try offering the straight grip parts as trade for the PG. Lots of folks swap from PG to straight as well.

 

[Good Shooter]

Why not the 1895GBL? Guide Gun, Big Loop. It has a pistol grip, big loop and a 18.5 inch barrel. Wood is a nice looking laminate.

I like the looks and if I didn't have a first year '95 22 inch with a straight grip already I would snap up the GBL fast.

 

[M1Riflenut]

Why not the 1895GBL? Guide Gun, Big Loop. It has a pistol grip, big loop and a 18.5 inch barrel. Wood is a nice looking laminate.

I like the looks and if I didn't have a first year '95 22 inch with a straight grip already I would snap up the GBL fast.

Like this

 

[de1216]

I've searched for a JM pistol gripped Guide gun but no joy so far.

Agreed..... 45-70 Trapdoor loads will take anything walking around in my part of the world, as would one of my 45 Colt Rugers. Of course, I'm not the only guy who shoots heavier stuff just because we want to do so on occasion.

I figure I'd swap the stock with no problem, but if it's going to have action worked over by a pro, I'll let them do the whole job. Will look into Ranger Point, as another shop I have left messages with has not returned my calls so far. Thanks for the input............

D.

 

[Charlie-NY]

I've got an 18.5" JM 1895SBL. They are around if you keep an eye out for one. The only problem is that some sellers think they are worth more than a pound of gold.
To answer your question more directly - it's very easy to change the stock (and lever) on a 1895. Stocks are posted for sale all the time at reasonable prices.

Something else I just recently learned about the Marlin lever guns - if you like to shoot heavy loads, the 450 Marlin guns are structurally better suited (stronger) than the 45-70 Marlins.

 

[vt4ster]

Option 2 & keep you straight parts and you can swap back to return to original configuration.