Current production m92... Anyone?
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 7:08 pm
OK... So I recently acquired a claimed never fired m94 BB in 375 Win and I LOVE it...
But, my desire for more lever rifles has merely been aroused, without bedding her back down again.
I am particularly interested in another lever rifle chambered in 44mag. For the longest time I had settled on a Henry Big Boy. I have family that have a couple Golden Boy 22's and my father has a Brass Henry 30-30. They are are very nice rifles, only drawback is they are pretty heavy for a lever rifle.. which in my opinion is one of the main benefits of the lever rifle..
But we aren't talking about Henry's today, as much as I still like them..
What I have a new found obsession with is a new Win m92 Short Rifle in 44 mag. I have never handled/cycled/fired a 92 but I keep hearing how silky smooth they are. It's everything I want in a pistol chambered rifle, 20"bbl, lighter weight, and the classic smooth lines in fit and finish that the Henry doesn't quite measure up to (in my opinion). I love the classic looks of the crescent butt-plate and I slightly favor the receiver mounted loading gate over the removable follower tube the Henry employs. (again, a matter of personal opinion)
I know all the collectors reasons that the Miroku manufactured current production Winchester lever rifles may not be desirable.. This does not concern me. I intend to use this rifle, not box it in under glass for a long term investment... Thus would be a shooter... a well cared for shooter, but a shooter.
I am ONLY interested in 44mag, and for several reasons that are not up for debate... at least at this time and in this thread.
I would like to hear from people who own or at least have handled or fired a Miroku m92. The Japanese know how to manufacture, that is no secret.. I give you Honda motorcycles and ATV's as one shining example.
I see they can be had on GB for about a G-note. Looking at pics, I think it is acceptable and on par compared to a Henry and the price point they average at.
But I have not laid hands on one...
Any reason I should not pursue a new m92?? Talk me out of it if you can.
Thank you in advance for any input.
But, my desire for more lever rifles has merely been aroused, without bedding her back down again.
I am particularly interested in another lever rifle chambered in 44mag. For the longest time I had settled on a Henry Big Boy. I have family that have a couple Golden Boy 22's and my father has a Brass Henry 30-30. They are are very nice rifles, only drawback is they are pretty heavy for a lever rifle.. which in my opinion is one of the main benefits of the lever rifle..
But we aren't talking about Henry's today, as much as I still like them..
What I have a new found obsession with is a new Win m92 Short Rifle in 44 mag. I have never handled/cycled/fired a 92 but I keep hearing how silky smooth they are. It's everything I want in a pistol chambered rifle, 20"bbl, lighter weight, and the classic smooth lines in fit and finish that the Henry doesn't quite measure up to (in my opinion). I love the classic looks of the crescent butt-plate and I slightly favor the receiver mounted loading gate over the removable follower tube the Henry employs. (again, a matter of personal opinion)
I know all the collectors reasons that the Miroku manufactured current production Winchester lever rifles may not be desirable.. This does not concern me. I intend to use this rifle, not box it in under glass for a long term investment... Thus would be a shooter... a well cared for shooter, but a shooter.
I am ONLY interested in 44mag, and for several reasons that are not up for debate... at least at this time and in this thread.
I would like to hear from people who own or at least have handled or fired a Miroku m92. The Japanese know how to manufacture, that is no secret.. I give you Honda motorcycles and ATV's as one shining example.
I see they can be had on GB for about a G-note. Looking at pics, I think it is acceptable and on par compared to a Henry and the price point they average at.
But I have not laid hands on one...
Any reason I should not pursue a new m92?? Talk me out of it if you can.
Thank you in advance for any input.