Chief Rick Posted September 30, 2013 Posted September 30, 2013 Title says it. Wife had a train wreck with her Marlin at Hellfire this weekend. Need it to be light for her to handle easier. Would prefer a 3rd or 4th generation short stroke. Would also prefer a face-to-face if possible. I'm willing to meet in Pensacola, FL; Jackson, MS; Alexandria, LA; Lafayette, LA; or anywhere in between if we can work something out. Will work through a FFL if I have to. Please PM me what you have to offer. Edit to add: I am currently shooting an 18 1/2" half round/half octagon '73 now and she struggles with it by the end of a five stage match. She was shooting a Marlin 1894 Cowboy before we switched to the 1894 Carbine - switched due to the same reason. Her left wrist was fused and she can't turn it to hold the forearm like regular shooters do - she more or less just supports it by holding the front of the forearm with her middle finger and pulling it into her shoulder with the index finger. I am also open to take a slicked and short-stroked '66 Carbine. Edit: Ordered a Taylor's Ladies & Youth Carbine from Cheaper Than Dirt (that's what came up when I googled Thunderstick Trading Co. - NEVER would have thought to look there myself) and it is scheduled to be delivered Friday afternoon to a LGS.
Chief Rick Posted October 2, 2013 Author Posted October 2, 2013 BTT - edited title & description. Full octagon short rifle will probably be too heavy.
John Barleycorn, SASS #76982 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Taylor's Youth and Ladies carbine with Cody-Matic Short Stroke by Cody Conagher may work for her.
Chief Rick Posted October 4, 2013 Author Posted October 4, 2013 That's pretty much what I'm looking for but not having any luck on the used market. Still looking.
Ninety Caliber Al, 50218 Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 If she's not so fast she'll out-run it(I'm not) the Rossi '92 20" round bbl carbine is the lightest cas rifle out there...like just shy of six pounds I think. I use one for that reason. Doesn't have the appeal of the '73 for allot of folks but I love mine!
Chief Rick Posted October 4, 2013 Author Posted October 4, 2013 Neither she nor I will probably ever outrun a M92, but she really likes the lever action/feel of my 4th generation short-stroked '73 - except the weight. Hellfire was her second big match and she was doing great - really happy with the amount of time she was picking up over her usual monthly stages - and then the train wreck. Lost all 10 rounds in the rifle. Still upset during the next stage and lost 4 rounds from the pistols. I am passing on a great opportunity to pick up a slicked M92. Would love to have it added to the safe, but I have to get something I know will make Mama happy.
Rootin Tootin Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 CR, I saw a 73 carbine in 357 on Gunbroker yesterday........That would be the lightest if you want to stay with a 73...........RT
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Rick, You don't seem to be getting much response for a carbine, so ,,,,,,,,,,,, This is not quite what you are asking for, but pretty close in overall appearance -- probably a little heavier . I have one of the new Winchester 1873s with 4 3/8 inch short stroke, aluminum carrier, action job, custom lever and butt wraps, NIB $1,795. Just thought I would throw it out to you in case it would work, Otherwise, good luck in your hunt Palo Verde 480-516-8895
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Rick... Been watchin' yer post fer a few days... Just a thought... my thoughts so take it fer what it's worth..nuthin'... I shoot a '73 with an 18" barrel.. it's an octagon but still 18" barrel.. My wife shoots a Marlin 1894 When I handle and lift both rifles.. the wifes Marlin is a lot lighter and easier to swing.. I actually overswing with her Marlin.. reckon cuz I'm use to my '73 weight. Rance Just thinkin' of maybe another Marlin fer yer wife... or.. maybe get the one fixed she had the problem with??
Chief Rick Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 Palo Verde , Appreciate the offer but that's gonna be too heavy.
Chief Rick Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 Rance, I will be getting her 1894 Carbine fixed but that's gonna take time as well. If I can't get a '73 Carbine delivered before her Marlin Carbine is fixed she'll us my '73. Not what we really want to do but a viable option. I have a teenage daughter who sometimes shoots with us so an extra rifle (and a back-up to that) is always a good thing.
Barry Sloe Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Thunderstick Trading Co has a '73Ladies/Youth carbine in the rack (my wife handled it yesterday). It's new, so you'd have to add the short stroke. (520) 290-8599. Sandy and Mike are both cowboy shooters. Barry Sloe
Chief Rick Posted October 5, 2013 Author Posted October 5, 2013 BS, Thank you for pointing that out. I have two emails I'm awaiting replies on but this may be where I end up going.
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