Marlin Camp 9 Value

WSM · Apr 15, 2017

Trop has a used one for $650. It's in pretty good condition overall but I didn't check the bore. It's it worth this kind of money? I feel like at $550 or less I would have walked out with it but the guys there said you can't find them and people generally want $650+.

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StantonCree · Apr 15, 2017

I'm in the same boat as you but I have seen some pretty high asking prices. For a want not a need I couldn't do it. Especially when for 550 you can get a Sub2K

StantonCree · Apr 15, 2017

For around 100 more you could build a decent 9mm AR. They aren't the only awesome 9mm platform around anymore, your paying for bragging rights at six fiddy

38super · Apr 15, 2017

Sadly that is a great price now a day's. I remember being at Atlantic Gun's in the 1990's and they had the new camp 45's for under 300 new. I thought to myself what do I need this for. Now they are impossible to find and the 800+ range. Like everyone else if I only knew.

John from MD · Apr 15, 2017

The Marlin camp 9 and 45's are priced way over what they are worth. Essentially, they are scaled up Marlin model 60 rifles. They have lousy trigger pulls out of the box and a plastic buffer that breaks periodically and I don't know if they still sell them. Your money would be better spent on a 9mm AR upper or one of the other sub caliber rifles available today.

I'm telling you this from experience having owned two 45's and one Camp 9.

WSM · Apr 15, 2017

I have a S&W 625 performance center on layaway already so I was leary about jumping on the camp 9. Guess I finally used good sense for once. I really like the rifle for what it is but 650 seemed too high for a neat little plinker.

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WSM · Apr 15, 2017

Thanks for the vindication!

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Shoobedoo · Apr 15, 2017

I bought one on a closeout sale from a chain store that is now out business for $250 plus tax, wish I had kept it now.. :sad20:

They're finicky (failures to chamber and/or eject) if not kept clean, and I agree 100% that anyone considering a 9mm carbine should just go with the AR platform, you'll be way better off and happier in the long run.

Pinecone · Apr 15, 2017

I have a Camp 45 that I traded a bag of Winchester AA hulls for.

I had issues with FTF, but sent it back to Marlin and they did something, and it worked great. I haven't shot it probably 20 years.

Catmandoo · Apr 15, 2017

I've been eying that Marlin, but $650 is a little stiff; agree it would make more sense at $100 less.

Boss94 · Apr 15, 2017

Big Dogs had a minty 1 for sale for $450.00 2 weeks ago, it only lasted about 2 days.

montoya32 · Apr 15, 2017

With the camp rifles, check the polymer "buffer" stop. They used a cheap plastic/polymer piece to absorb the recoil of the bolt and it would really deteriorate and break into pieces.

Pinecone · Apr 16, 2017

replacement buffer

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/692206/power-custom-recoil-buffer-marlin-camp-carbine-9-45

J1911 · Apr 16, 2017

Pinecone said:
I have a Camp 45 that I traded a bag of Winchester AA hulls for.

I had issues with FTF, but sent it back to Marlin and they did something, and it worked great. I haven't shot it probably 20 years.

Looking to send it to a good home?

dreadpirate · Apr 16, 2017

Yeah AR9. Or how about a new manufacture M1 carbine clone?

Pinecone · Apr 17, 2017

J1911 said:
Looking to send it to a good home?

Uuh, NO

I just need to get it out and exercise it more.

Right now, it wears an old Aimpoint III.

Doctor_M · Apr 17, 2017

I think I spent about 700 for mine circa 2012... but it came with a folding stock and like 15 double stack mags. The extras were probably worth over $300 by themselves, so I thought it was a pretty good deal. It has always shot like a champ for me.

Capt Skup · Apr 17, 2017

Speaking of magazines, can you find them for these rifles, and are they paticular to these guns only?

J1911 · Apr 17, 2017

Pinecone said:
Uuh, NO

I just need to get it out and exercise it more.

Right now, it wears an old Aimpoint III.

If you ever change your mind, i'll give it plenty of gun oil, Good food, lots of sun and fresh air... :shrug:

J1911 · Apr 17, 2017

.45 uses standard 1911 mags, the 9mm uses S&W 5900 series Mags.

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