Marlins reputation hasn't been the greatest in recent years, actually since about the time Remington bought them. Hopefully Ruger can bring that back up to their excellent reputation back in the earlier years. I'm sure they can do it. Ruger makes good stuff.
I have an early Marlin 357, got it for my son. Haven't shot it much but it's not going any where.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."