They all have plastic trigger guards, but i agree the bolt should be stainless. I think it is actually...

 

Yes you are expecting too much. Most companies that offer a stainless version usually is just the barrel. If they made the whole gun out of stainless it would not be cost effective. Instead of paying under $300 for it you would probably pay $450+. From what I have seen, high end rifles and professional target rifles are the ones you will find with the most stainless metal on them.

James

 

I have a stainless Model 60 and a stainless Model 795. They're both good looking guns and great little shooters. I don't feel cheated at all because the receivers are aluminum.

 

Are the receivers aluminum? I saw some pics where the receivers looked like they were painted silver.

I'm interested in the stainless version because I figured it would take more of a beating than a steel/blued or steel/matte finish. Probably be more resistant to dings as well.

 

The receivers are aluminum.

Most guns that are stainless have regular steel springs and other miscellaneous parts. A few guns that are marketed as "Mountain" guns for hunting are 100% stainless, they are hard to find and expensive.

 

receivers are aluminum on most 22 autos now days, Ruger, Marlin, and Remington all use aluminum. The only Steel receiver on a low end 22 auto that I know of is the Savage 64.

 

I have an all stainless steel AMT clone of the 10/22. It is way too freakin' heavy to carry around compared to a real 10/22.

Brushed aluminum is stainless, it is just not steel.

 

rmart,

if you want a really sturdy .22 rifle, the Marlin bolt actions formerly 981, 925, now XT models, are really sturdy for the money. They are all steel, receiver, barrel and bolt, and quite thick and heavy. The stocks are plastic or wood, and you will never get a steel trigger guard unless you step up to a more expensive price range (like a Ruger 77/22 or a CZ). the scope groove will hold up better than alum would too. But they're bolt actions, and you may be set on an auto.

 

All right. I'll see if I can find a stainless version to look at in person. Selection around here is limited and most don't stock it.

 

I believe there are after-market parts available if you want to spend the money for them. DIP comes to mind, however, I am not sure about the 795. I own two model 60 SBs which have proven to be reliable and accurate. Some of the older Marlins had the steel trigger guards. My 881 and 995 have steel guards. Another solid steel rifle is my Model Five Remington (own 2), which are very well made and have all steel receivers, trigger guards, etc.

Marlins are still a great value, IMO.