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Well I've got myself in quite the head scratcher. I was tipped onto a great deal on a pre-safety 94c in like new condition with XS rear peeps and fiber-optic front post. Could not pass up the deal. The problem lies in the fact that I already have a 94c... although it is one of the newer models with the cross bolt safety. I need to flip one of them in order to gets some extra cash for a deep concealment pistol I need.
Pros of the current 94: Cross bolt safety (because I plan on learning my son with it and it makes me feel better knowing there's a safety for him to use), rubber but pad (I know... but its a personal preference) and ballard rifling.
Pros of soon to be mine 94: Pre-safety (MY personal preference but not the best for my son), handsome non-checkered stock, an ACTUAL Marlin made Marlin. I would call the sights a Pro but I plan on putting those on whatever rifle I decide to keep.
I guess it all boils down to the safety issue. I can't think of a better rifle to get my son into shooting... but that safety sure is comforting. Anyhow, I guess I kind of already made up my mind but am looking for some support from the MO in my decision to keep the one I have, to make me feel better. Sure would like to keep that pre-safety though!
Oh... and I have had absolutely no issues with the Remlin.
Pros of the current 94: Cross bolt safety (because I plan on learning my son with it and it makes me feel better knowing there's a safety for him to use), rubber but pad (I know... but its a personal preference) and ballard rifling.
Pros of soon to be mine 94: Pre-safety (MY personal preference but not the best for my son), handsome non-checkered stock, an ACTUAL Marlin made Marlin. I would call the sights a Pro but I plan on putting those on whatever rifle I decide to keep.
I guess it all boils down to the safety issue. I can't think of a better rifle to get my son into shooting... but that safety sure is comforting. Anyhow, I guess I kind of already made up my mind but am looking for some support from the MO in my decision to keep the one I have, to make me feel better. Sure would like to keep that pre-safety though!
Oh... and I have had absolutely no issues with the Remlin.