Ruger restarting Marlin production

[alberta boy]

Some good news for anyone who likes Marlin lever actions ( like me ) . Ruger has announced it will be resuming production of Marlin rifles in the third quarter of 2021 . They haven't said what models or if there will be a change in any of the model types , but Ruger isn't afraid of trying new things . It could be interesting . We've had Marlins , then Remlins , now we have Ruglins .

AB

 

[Outback]

I have a heavy barrel Marlin SQ 880 .22 very happy with it from the year dot .

 

[reiver]

Hope they will still do the .444m ?

 

[csl]

Ruger should do an ok job of it!

 

[alberta boy]

Ruger should do an ok job of it!

They should , their quality control is higher than Remingtons was during their ownership of Marlin , even though it did improve towards the end of its production . Marlin is a known name and a , potentially , good earner . As long as they don't play around too much with the core product , they should do well , time will tell .

AB

 

[alberta boy]

I have a heavy barrel Marlin SQ 880 .22 very happy with it from the year dot .

A really good rifle . It doesn't get mentioned much , but Marlin made some really nice 22lr's . Their line of semi autos , like the 99/990 , were reliable and accurate rifles . I've always preferred them over Rugers 10/22 . The model 39s in particular are very nice rimfires .

AB

 

[A Guy Out West]

I just hope they don’t keep the stupid button safety or any other safety on the lever actions.

 

[alberta boy]

I just hope they don’t keep the stupid button safety or any other safety on the lever actions.

Not to be a downer , but they probably will . I just deactivate mine by screwing in the safety set screw in the rear of the receiver , done .

AB

 

[A Guy Out West]

Not to be a downer , but they probably will . I just deactivate mine by screwing in the safety set screw in the rear of the receiver , done .

AB

Do you then tap the button holes and find a nice screw to cover the holes.

 

[alberta boy]

No . I leave the safety in place . I remove the butt stock , push the safety to fire and tighten the safety set screw that's mounted in the rear of the receiver . It is where the spring and ball detent sits that provides tension on the safety to hold it in the fire or safe positions . It doesn't solve any cosmetic issues , but it does ensure that you won't forget to disengage it before firing .

AB