The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 41 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Just an added note. I saw that RifleGear had put the Marlin 1894CB on sale for $839.00 yesterday. I called them this morning and asked if I could get the sale price. They said "Yes" and gave me a $60 store credit. That's pretty cool. I will take the store credit. I need some more Glock mags. You can only get the ten round........ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: You can only get the ten round........ OLG Yep... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 Hey, but there is a bright side. 10 rounders are only $5 more than standard capacity mags...so, I got that going for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 36 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Hey, but there is a bright side. 10 rounders are only $5 more than standard capacity mags...so, I got that going for me. Hard to beat these prices. https://www.glockmeister.com/ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Wheeler Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Just an added note. I saw that RifleGear had put the Marlin 1894CB on sale for $839.00 yesterday. I called them this morning and asked if I could get the sale price. They said "Yes" and gave me a $60 store credit. That's pretty cool. I will take the store credit. I need some more Glock mags. WOW! That's impressive! Way to go Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Well, I picked up my Marlin Tuesday evening and took it to the range yesterday evening. I still haven’t unpacked my reloading equipment and don’t have enough .38/.357 CAS ammo for a match right now so I bought some Blackhills .38 and .357 (same loading - 800 FPS for both) to test it out and to use at the match coming up. The Marlin worked very well. I put 100 rounds down range shooting .38 Special and .357. It fed nicely. No hiccups there. The action is a bit stiff. It will definitely need some work. It’s not bad, just not real good. The gun shoots 3” high at 20 yards with that ammo. Which is fine for now. The thing that surprised me is the lever throw. It’s shorter than I expected. After a couple of magazines my fingers hurt (need to wrap that lever). The throw on this gun is shorter than my old 92 Rossi and definitely shorter than my 94’s. I am very happy with my new toy. It just needs a little work, but it’s good enough for the upcoming match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 What I was hoping and wanted to hear. How about some pictures........... Drop the rear sight 2 notches, and you'll be GTG at 20 yds. Did you get those aftermarket parts yet? OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: What I was hoping and wanted to hear. How about some pictures........... Drop the rear sight 2 notches, and you'll be GTG at 20 yds. Did you get those aftermarket parts yet? OLG The sight is at it's lowest setting. I forgot my iPhone when I was at the range so I didn't take photos. I am ordering the parts this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 With out Pic's . Its just talk LOL Just sayin . Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: The sight is at it's lowest setting. I forgot my iPhone when I was at the range so I didn't take photos. I am ordering the parts this weekend. IIRC-there's a 'slider' in the rear sight where the diamond is. Just lower it......... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: IIRC-there's a 'slider' in the rear sight where the diamond is. Just lower it......... OLG Duh...Yep...and cover the diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Duh...Yep...and cover the diamond Just turn it around...... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Just turn it around...... OLG That's right. I forgot the Marlin sight is an insert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 While you're thinking about it, take a little needle file and double the size of the notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 The insert has a 'V' and a 'U' shaped notch. I did open the 'U' up some. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 PATRIOT, you can remove the blade. Without the blade, you will have a nice 'U' shape rear sight. THEN, put a "Sure Hit" front sight on it and it will serve you greatly. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 42 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: PATRIOT, THEN, put a "Sure Hit" front sight on it and it will serve you and your aging eyes greatly. ..........Widder There- I done fix'd it for ya.......... OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Duh...Yep...and cover the diamond Turn it around so the diamond faces the front sight. That way if you decide to use it for something other than CAS you will not have to replace the sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Just take it off completely; you'll get used to it pretty quick and won't even notice it's gone. Yes I mean the whole rear sight. You can buy a dovetail blank/filler to put in its place. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005883063/marbles-sight-slot-blank-3-8-dovetail-steel-blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 2 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: There- I done fix'd it for ya.......... OLG 1 hour ago, Tyrel Cody said: Just take it off completely; you'll get used to it pretty quick and won't even notice it's gone. Yes I mean the whole rear sight. You can buy a dovetail blank/filler to put in its place. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005883063/marbles-sight-slot-blank-3-8-dovetail-steel-blue LUMPY: you is right. I have the big size 'Sure Hit' front sight. TYREL: I agree. Actually, neither of my Marlins have a rear sight.....nothing but the dovetail insert. I don't miss them at all. When I put the rifle up to Shoulder/Cheek, all I look for is that big front sight bead and let it rip. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 48 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: LUMPY: you is right. I have the big size 'Sure Hit' front sight. TYREL: I agree. Actually, neither of my Marlins have a front sight.....nothing but the dovetail insert. I don't miss them at all. When I put the rifle up to Shoulder/Cheek, all I look for is them big rear sight horns and let it rip. ..........Widder Pay attention @Tennessee williams, need to take the front sights off to be real fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Tyrel Cody said: Pay attention @Tennessee williams, need to take the front sights off to be real fast Only way I can be fast with a marlin is trade it for a '73. I can't run them. My front sight looks like a volkswagon bug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 7 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: There- I done fix'd it for ya.......... OLG Got news for ya. I was born with really bad eyesight. Age just enhances it for me. The bad eyesight, I mean. When people say “You can’t hit the broadside of a barn” I say “What barn?” Everybody always said carrots improve eyesight so I ate as much as I could to try and help my eyesight. I was brought up on animal cruelty charges. Seems rabbits were starving in 3 surrounding counties. I was told “You can’t even see the forest for the trees”. I have no idea what that’s all about. Seems shady to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: Pay attention @Tennessee williams, need to take the front sights off to be real fast Oh, come on. You know the real secret is to close your eyes, and shoot where you think the targets are. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Ya wanna know the secret to TN Williams expert rifle shooting: He imagines the target is a banana split and his rifle barrel is a spoon..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 36 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Oh, come on. You know the real secret is to close your eyes, and shoot where you think the targets are. OLG Well, the real secret is to bribe the spotters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Tyrel Cody said: Well, the real secret is to bribe the spotters Can't carry enough Bulleit for all the stages. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Can't carry enough Bulleit for all the stages. OLG Gift cards...gift cards, OLG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/21/2019 at 7:48 AM, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Well, I picked up my Marlin Tuesday evening and took it to the range yesterday evening. I still haven’t unpacked my reloading equipment and don’t have enough .38/.357 CAS ammo for a match right now so I bought some Blackhills .38 and .357 (same loading - 800 FPS for both) to test it out and to use at the match coming up. The Marlin worked very well. I put 100 rounds down range shooting .38 Special and .357. It fed nicely. No hiccups there. The action is a bit stiff. It will definitely need some work. It’s not bad, just not real good. The gun shoots 3” high at 20 yards with that ammo. Which is fine for now. The thing that surprised me is the lever throw. It’s shorter than I expected. After a couple of magazines my fingers hurt (need to wrap that lever). The throw on this gun is shorter than my old 92 Rossi and definitely shorter than my 94’s. I am very happy with my new toy. It just needs a little work, but it’s good enough for the upcoming match. Glad you went with the Marlin. You can't go wrong with that rifle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Let's hear how the mods go. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hay Pat Nice Looking Rifle . You can take a black marker and color in that trademark and serial number and then rub it with a rag . It will blend in a lot better and Not stand out like a sore thumb . Just sayin . Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said: Hay Pat Nice Looking Rifle . You can take a black marker and color in that trademark and serial number and then rub it with a rag . It will blend in a lot better and Not stand out like a sore thumb . Just sayin . Rooster It is a bit annoying isn’t it? Especially with that QR Code. That just seems wrong. I asked the salesman at the store where I bought it if it would be against the law to obliterate that with some “engraving”. He said “I have no idea but I think I would leave it alone.”. My guess is that Marlin would use that code for tracking if you sent your rifle back for any reason. Saves time actually reading and verifying numbers, I guess. I would love to alter it so when they scanned it they would get a readout showing that they had just scanned a can of Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup. That would be hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 I shot the Marlin at The Cowboys match today. It ran great...better than I did. I shot 6 stages with .357 and 2 with .38 Special. The ammo was Black Hills “Cowboy” ammunition. I managed 4 clean stages, 2 with 1 miss, 1 with 2 misses and one stage went to hell in a hand basket. Still, it was fun! The only thing I find odd about s when loading the Marlin the rounds need to be lined up just right or you go about 2/3 of the way in and the round stops against the inside of the receiver. It happens more with .357 length ammo than .38. Not a big deal, just odd. Highlight of the day was I got to meet and shoot with Yul Lose. Great Pard. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a good safe time. That’s what it’s all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Good deal! Yul is a kick to shoot with. If you can 'relax' the tension on the loading gate. That will help. May well be sharp edges that need to be corrected in the 'ramp' area into the mag tube. The OEM mag tube spring tension is also part of the problem. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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