Shooting Gallery; Lever Action Self Defense

[ccd]

Does anyone know of a company that makes a light attachment for a Marlin mag tube?

 One of these should work. I have previously seen the XS forearm rail in photos, if you call/email XS they should be able to give you some info.
http://www.tacstar.com/universal-barrel-mounts.php

[flk357]

Like all of you, I found the program on Lever Action's for Self Defense to be very interesting. I have often thought that if AR's were to be outlawed, the lever gun would be a feasable alternative rifle for home defense. I have a Win. 30-30, a Marlin 1894 in .38 Spl/.357 Mag and a Marlin 1894 in .44 Spl/.44 Mag. The 30-30 is heavy on recoil, however, the Marlins are smooth and comfortable to shoot. With pistol calibers, the ammo is cheaper and one could use the lighter loads (38 Spl and 44 Spl) for practice. Inside a house, at short ranges, I think the .357 and .44 Mag would both work out.  With respect to the railed handguard, one could fasten the add-on rails that are available for AR handguards to the sides and bottom of the lever gun forarm for the fastening of a light. For sights, upper rails which are fastened to the upper, would need to be used.

[Overload]

I expected there to be SOMETHING about bullet selection and limitations due to the tube magazine, and then a plug for the LEVERevolution rounds.

Overload in CO

[jed]

I watched the lever gun self defense episode last night.  What struck me the most was the incredibly unsafe gun handling of the "cowboy" guy.  Did anyone notice that he was resting his hand over the muzzle of his rifle??  Not once, but twice!!  I understand that the action was open, but nonetheless, I cannot believe that scene was not reshot.

[Brianjp]

thanks ccd!

I did get a chance to finally watch the entire episode on DVR, and I have to say it is my favorite shooting gallery episode yet.  I really like the idea of exploring the options for lever actions as home defense guns, and I would like to see more accessories specific to the lever gun. 

I live in California and I don't have the option of an AR.  I'm even worried about the mini-14 getting banned at this point.  My lever actions look pretty good right now.

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[ronterry]

You guys can experiment with you and your families safety with nostalgia, but with the advent of the automatic pistol, I'll stick with my Glock 20 with NS on my night stand...
To be numerically correct, my wife has a G-19 on her side... Now how would that look, if I had my 1894 Marlin on my side?

To be fair, I'll go watch the show, but I do remember seeing a similar show with lever actions for home defense. I was like, whattt - yea, I'm going to fight the taliban with a Carcano?

Just a warning; If you go tacti-cool with a lever action, you could open a worm hole, or black hole for the matter! Heed my warning...

[bryand71]

Saw the episode on the Tactical Lever Actions, I liked it, now I need to save for a LA in .38/.357 to go with my .38 revolver. Keep up the good work on the show, I like it when you present options other than the standard 1911/12 ga./AR for defense purposes.

Ronterry, it doesn't matter to the Anti's what is on the weapon, if it is not a single shot Flintlock, they are gonna try to ban it. Then they will go after that when nothing is left.

[tombogan03884]

Saw the episode on the Tactical Lever Actions, I liked it, now I need to save for a LA in .38/.357 to go with my .38 revolver. Keep up the good work on the show, I like it when you present options other than the standard 1911/12 ga./AR for defense purposes.

Ronterry, it doesn't matter to the Anti's what is on the weapon, if it is not a single shot Flintlock, they are gonna try to ban it. Then they will go after that when nothing is left.

They are already trying. In NY a while back Police received worried phone calls about a "possible terrorist" with a .50 Cal rifle. When they investigated it was found to be a Blackpowder muzzle loader. 

[Malvolio2]

So I have one nagging question I have after watching the show. I get the bit about the simplicity for an inexperienced operator and the handiness of the slim profile in a rural patrol car, but why is it that Micheal Bane, who has several ARs and quite obviously knows a thing or two about how to run them, specifically keeps a '94 trapper at his bedside instead? The show doesn't seem to have addressed that point too specifically (not that I blame them for that--30 minutes is not nearly enough time to go into much detail).

[silverback]

I really liked the show.  Now if they only made one in 10mm to go with my G20    does give me another reason for one more gun.