Marlin 1894 Lever Action vs. Tactical Carbine Course

[Hrfunk]

Hi all! Have you ever wondered how a 19th century levergun might fare on a 21st century qualification course? Well, I did! The link below will take you to my latest video. In it, I pit my Marlin 1894CP against a law enforcement qualification course intended for modern day tactical carbines. What do you think? Is it possible to qualify with the little lever action? To find out, follow the link. As always, be sure to share your thoughts after watching the video!

HRF

https://youtu.be/XcUoGQIST1U

[dragon813gt]

That was a great video.  There was no doubt in my mind that you would pass the course.  But my 1894C is near and dear to me.  It?s the one rifle I always take to the range.  And I hunt w/ it quite often.  Reloading is obviously the one stumbling block w/ the design when compared to a detachable magazine.  But in a real world situation the 1894C should be more than enough firepower.  If you train w/ it enough loading through the gate quickly is achievable.  And it?s certainly a lot easier on a well used rifle.

On a side note I want to compliment you on that particular model.  The ported models have always drawn my attention but I?ve never bought one.  Only because I only ever come across the CP and I don?t think the ports are necessary.  The 336 variants are the jewels.  Especially the 336D.  What?s not to like about a 35 Remington w/ a carbine length ported barrel for hunting.  At least where I live.  The woods are thick and almost all shots are w/in archery range.  Now I will have to check GunBroker for the next few weeks hoping to come across the 336D.  I already a brand new Skinner Sight sitting in the safe waiting to be installed on it.

[skin]

 I know a local police officer  (now retired ) who carried a well used winchester 94 in 30-30. He always said to bring enough gun to a gun fight. Great video!

[copemech]

HR does a great job at his videos. You can sense he enjoys it!

[Hrfunk]

That was a great video.  There was no doubt in my mind that you would pass the course.  But my 1894C is near and dear to me.  It?s the one rifle I always take to the range.  And I hunt w/ it quite often.  Reloading is obviously the one stumbling block w/ the design when compared to a detachable magazine.  But in a real world situation the 1894C should be more than enough firepower.  If you train w/ it enough loading through the gate quickly is achievable.  And it?s certainly a lot easier on a well used rifle.

On a side note I want to compliment you on that particular model.  The ported models have always drawn my attention but I?ve never bought one.  Only because I only ever come across the CP and I don?t think the ports are necessary.  The 336 variants are the jewels.  Especially the 336D.  What?s not to like about a 35 Remington w/ a carbine length ported barrel for hunting.  At least where I live.  The woods are thick and almost all shots are w/in archery range.  Now I will have to check GunBroker for the next few weeks hoping to come across the 336D.  I already a brand new Skinner Sight sitting in the safe waiting to be installed on it.

Thank you! I really like the little 1894CP. It's a joy to shoot and carry! I hope you find that 336D!

HRF

[Hrfunk]

I know a local police officer  (now retired ) who carried a well used winchester 94 in 30-30. He always said to bring enough gun to a gun fight. Great video!

Thank you!

HRF

[Hrfunk]

HR does a great job at his videos. You can sense he enjoys it!

I really do! I strongly want to convey the fun aspect of shooting and firearms through my videos. I'm glad that comes through.

HRF

[hansgruber]

I grew up carrying a Winchester .30-30 in the woods and never once felt under-gunned.  IMO our society has lost appreciation for just how fast one can deliver, aimed, accurate fire, and keep the lever-action topped off in the process.
There is little difference between a lever-action rifle with side-loading (This is where Henry Arms misses the point), and a 12 gauge shotgun with essentially the same loading parameters and nobody (to generalize) seems to think a shotgun is obsolete.

The nice thing about lever-action rifles is precisely what many probably see as weakness...they don't NEED a detachable magazine!  They are robust, slender, compact, and highly reliable.

[Hrfunk]

I grew up carrying a Winchester .30-30 in the woods and never once felt under-gunned.  IMO our society has lost appreciation for just how fast one can deliver, aimed, accurate fire, and keep the lever-action topped off in the process.
There is little difference between a lever-action rifle with side-loading (This is where Henry Arms misses the point), and a 12 gauge shotgun with essentially the same loading parameters and nobody (to generalize) seems to think a shotgun is obsolete.

The nice thing about lever-action rifles is precisely what many probably see as weakness...they don't NEED a detachable magazine!  They are robust, slender, compact, and highly reliable.

Well said! I agree!

Howard

[Luger Fan]

I have a Marlin, .357. With good hollowpoints, I don't think a AR has anything on it out to 50 yards, probably max for a civilian defensive shoot. I had a Henry in .357 that was a better-made rifle BUT the loading was way too slow, you have to take out the 24 inch tube to load it.

With the Marlin you can load as fast as you fire.

100+ yards yes the AR has it all over the lever action BUT with quality .357 I do not feel under gunned at civilian ranges.

[Flip18]

Very, very cool sir. You have just joined HK45 as one of my favorites.

[Flip18]

Aw man, a S&W 745 video???  Thanks. Now I have to start looking for one again.

[Hrfunk]

Very, very cool sir. You have just joined HK45 as one of my favorites.

Thank you!

HRF

[ssqman]

I love those Marlin levers. Would you mind sharing what year yours is? 

[Hrfunk]

I love those Marlin levers. Would you mind sharing what year yours is?

I don't have it handy at the moment to check the serial number, but I remember I bought new it in the fall of 2001.

HRF