Smith & Wesson’s new rifle

[Bullfrog]

Yes !

The Volcanic Pistol , 1855 . Volcanic Arms Co founded by Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.

But, to most people those are historical curiosities, or something they never heard of, not something S&W is known for.

So, I'm not sure if he was speaking to a very select audience, or more likely he misspoke and meant to refer to their modern day revolvers, which they are known for.

 

[BurkeM]

Yes !

The Volcanic Pistol , 1855 . Volcanic Arms Co founded by Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.

 

[XCheckR]

20 years from now people will be bitching on here about how they used to only have to pay $60 for a box of ammo! LOL

Plus tax

 

[Doco Overboard]

These new lever guns from both Henry and now S&w seem almost like direct copies of the Marlins.
I think if I was after a lever gun it would be a Savage or a Browning.
I also think an improvement to a lever gun would be something like it has through the stock bolt to secure the butt and not tang screws and so on.

 

[HiStandards]

Oh, I was 5 or less, so I couldn't afford it either.

Up through about 2000, before the AR explosion, .30-30 and .30-06 we're about the most available and affordable center-fire rifle ammo.

 

[jc1240]

I haven't watched the video near the top of this thread, but I did watch the following video. The fellow says it is too early to say for certain it is a hit, but so far so good.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

Nice enough gun but not at those prices.

 

[Boats]

I kinda like it. My only gripe with lever action guns, other than .22lr, is the ammo it typically more expensive than semi autos. I have a .30-30 and I can't get over how expensive the ammo is. Definitely not a plinker/fun gun.

This levergun is a 44 mag.

 

[Sirex]

This levergun is a 44 mag.

Correct

 

[Boats]

Correct

44mag is cheaper than 30-30. (I think, I haven't bought either in a long time)

 

[Sirex]

44mag is cheaper than 30-30. (I think, I haven't bought either in a long time)

I'm seeing it for 75 cents per round and up. Not in .30-30 territory, but not as cheap as 9mm to plink with in my PCCs, or even AR.

 

[54rndball]

I will stick with my 20 year old JM 1894C Marlin in .357 Magnum. I'd like to pick up a Winchester lever gun, but a new S&W, not so much. But I love their revolvers.

 

[tomcatfan]

It is the year of the lever gun. There are several new ones hitting the street. They are all too expensive for what they are IMO. When you can buy 2 reliable ARs for the price of a lever gun, something seems off.

 

[C&RTactical]

I saw Honest Outlaw's video on it and was very impressed with it. Not sure when or if I would buy one, but I would not be opposed to having it on the top of my list now should I consider one.

 

[Pale Ryder]

Supply and demand. They’re probably not planning on making and selling these for 50 years. So the cost of tooling and setup is figured in for a shorter time, and they need to recoup those expenditures.

It is the year of the lever gun. There are several new ones hitting the street. They are all too expensive for what they are IMO. When you can buy 2 reliable ARs for the price of a lever gun, something seems off.

 

[Hibs]

It is the year of the lever gun. There are several new ones hitting the street. They are all too expensive for what they are IMO. When you can buy 2 reliable ARs for the price of a lever gun, something seems off.

Comparing a lever gun to an AR is like comparing a 686 to a Glock. You clearly don’t get it.

 

[Bountied]

I'm in the market for a .44 mag lever gun. I like the new threaded options from Marlin and others, this one looks like it might be in the running as well. I'll have to watch the videos and wait for some other reviews. Definitely interested though. I traded a bunch of 308 for .44 mag so I have a bunch right now. Using a .45 can on it would be fun as well. Only problem is I can't separate my can to get the shorter configuration minus 3 baffles. I'll probably need to soak the tube to loosen it up.

 

[tomcatfan]

Comparing a lever gun to an AR is like comparing a 686 to a Glock. You clearly don’t get it.

You're right, I don't. Lever guns are way overpriced for what they are. I get supply vs demand, but I'm definitely not adding to the demand.

 

[MilsurpDan]

I handled one at the S&W booth at the Great American Outdoor Show.

Seemed like a nice rifle, but I won’t be buying one at that price point.

I’ll stick with my older Marlins, or I’ll buy a new Ruger Marlin in .45-70. Neither of them can can’t be beat.

 

[ironpony]

I'll just leave this here, Marlin Dark.