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Trigger Jerk · December 20, 1999, 08:45 PM

The '73 is a dern nice lookin' piece fer sure. But I shoot a Marlin 1894 in 45 Colt (same cal as the pistols) with a slicked up action. One nice thing about the Marlin is that the lever throw is short (aiding in quick repeat shots) and lends itself well to a good tuning. Mine is smooth as glass and I would'nt trade it for anything. I can also shoot 6 inch groups with factory sights at 100 yards with my cowboy load. That might not sound like much, but if ya aint never done it...give it a whirl...it's a lot easier to talk about than actually do.

December 20, 1999, 08:45 PM	#7
Trigger Jerk Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 136	The '73 is a dern nice lookin' piece fer sure. But I shoot a Marlin 1894 in 45 Colt (same cal as the pistols) with a slicked up action. One nice thing about the Marlin is that the lever throw is short (aiding in quick repeat shots) and lends itself well to a good tuning. Mine is smooth as glass and I would'nt trade it for anything. I can also shoot 6 inch groups with factory sights at 100 yards with my cowboy load. That might not sound like much, but if ya aint never done it...give it a whirl...it's a lot easier to talk about than actually do.