Hi everyone, I own three Ruger 10/22 and four Buck Mark .22LR (my favorite at this time, very reliable, seldom jam). I always thought these are all I need for the 22LR until by chance I came across the Malin model 795 and its take down version model 70PSS. I am very intrigued by the simplicity of model 795, its low price and all the full features (e.g. the last shot hold open, and the swivel sling that neither 10/22 nor Buck Mark rifle have). For <$200 price for model 795, it is just too good to be true. I watched many model 795 youtube like field strip & cleaning. I found it, at least from what I read, is much simpler than the ruger 10/22 ( I always have lots of issues putting back the ruger 10/22 bolts - depressing the spring/rod but the bolt will not slide in easily). Immediately I see the advantage of marlin 795 how much easier you can hand guide the Malin spring and guiding rod in into the chamber.
I am almost ready to order my first Malin 795 (probably its survival model 70PSS Papoose if I like 795). I am very concerned I may become a Malin fan as I own Ruger 10/22 for so long. Other reason I want to look beyond Ruger 10/22 is the magazines. I experience jamming issue with 10/22's BX25 from time to time. Not too often, but enough to be annoyed. Seems to me the 10 round Malin clip should be more reliable.
Question:
1. is 10 round clip be used in model 70PSS also ? How about the high capacity mag like ProMag 25 rounds. Are these any good ? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1006341481
2. Is it legal in MD to mail order 10 round clips from place like Budsgunshop ?
I am tempted to order the model 795 right now. But I need to do due diligence to fully research it first.
Thanks
I am almost ready to order my first Malin 795 (probably its survival model 70PSS Papoose if I like 795). I am very concerned I may become a Malin fan as I own Ruger 10/22 for so long. Other reason I want to look beyond Ruger 10/22 is the magazines. I experience jamming issue with 10/22's BX25 from time to time. Not too often, but enough to be annoyed. Seems to me the 10 round Malin clip should be more reliable.
Question:
1. is 10 round clip be used in model 70PSS also ? How about the high capacity mag like ProMag 25 rounds. Are these any good ? https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1006341481
2. Is it legal in MD to mail order 10 round clips from place like Budsgunshop ?
I am tempted to order the model 795 right now. But I need to do due diligence to fully research it first.
Thanks