Marlin 9mm
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I have a blast with mine. For poops and giggles, I ordered a 30rnd S&W 59 series magazine and put on a circle reticle shotgun scope. I first put on a diamond reticle Simmons- but typical Simmons quality reared it's head and the scope died. Anyhow, with the shotgun type reticle- that is a fast acquisition combo!
My only gripe is how dirty it shoots- but then again, I've nerver had it foul to the point of failure.
My only gripe is how dirty it shoots- but then again, I've nerver had it foul to the point of failure.
When you get it inspect the bolt buffer. The factory buffers tend to disintegrate which often leads to cracked stocks.
I'd recommend a blackjack buffer and upgraded spring from the blackjack website.
I did that and wounred a cheap BSA red dot scope on mine. I'd like to get a folding stock to finish it, but don't like the way the choate stocks look, I want one like the butler creek stock on my 10/22.
I'd recommend a blackjack buffer and upgraded spring from the blackjack website.
I did that and wounred a cheap BSA red dot scope on mine. I'd like to get a folding stock to finish it, but don't like the way the choate stocks look, I want one like the butler creek stock on my 10/22.
wnycollector
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+1 on the backjack buffer recommendation.
Para Bellum
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Was that Marlin second hand or do they make them again?
Beretta686
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Not trying to hijack the thread, but...
If your wanting to get a 9mm carbine, why bother with a Marlin that has been out of production for 10 years and doesn't offer too much in the way of accessories?
For a few hundred $$$ more you could get a 9mm upper for an AR-15 and be on your way, which you can accessorize the hell out of, if you want to.
Or is there something special about the Marlins that sets it apart? (I've never shot one personally)
If your wanting to get a 9mm carbine, why bother with a Marlin that has been out of production for 10 years and doesn't offer too much in the way of accessories?
For a few hundred $$$ more you could get a 9mm upper for an AR-15 and be on your way, which you can accessorize the hell out of, if you want to.
Or is there something special about the Marlins that sets it apart? (I've never shot one personally)
johnwilliamson062
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Do you have a 9mm upper for an AR-15?
To get one with mags that aren't custom/proprietary you pretty much have to get a dedicated lower also.
To get one with mags that aren't custom/proprietary you pretty much have to get a dedicated lower also.
Beretta686
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I had a Model 1, 9mm 7.5 incher on my SBR lower, and it was great. All you need is a mag block which tightens in with an Allen wrench & a 9mm hammer (unless your using the CMMG Inc. 9mm upper, which uses regular hammers, allowing a NM trigger if you want it). I shot tons of 5.56 & .22 out of their respective uppers with that hammer in & had no problems.
As for mags their easy to find & cheap.
I believe your thinking of the one lowers that allows you to use Glock mags, but that's the only one that makes you dedicate that lower exclusively for 9mm.
Making an AR into a 9mm is an easy & affordable route if you want a 9mm carbine. I've got one SBR lower that shoots .22LR, 9mm, 5.56 & 7.62x39 all for one $200 tax-stamp.
LOL. Sorry. I'm not laughing at you.....I'm laughing with you.
As for the Camp 9, I'm a little biased because I have a collection but they are way too cool for Sunday school! I just need a Camp 45
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