model 9422 underlver good buy / bad buy

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c4jax

Discussion Starter · Apr 27, 2003

i am thinking of buying a 9422 for PLINKING and maybe ratting can any one give me some advice on the pros and cons of this model.

or should i buy a marlin,mirkou ,erma or any other model underlever.

thanks

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fullchoke

· #2 · Apr 27, 2003

Just my opinion; Buy the Winchester 9422. I don't want to start a big argument here, but I recently bought a Marlin lever .22.
It is on the way back to the factory. They will fix the problems, I'm sure, and at no cost to me other than shipping. The point is a $500 rimfire SHOULD be good to go, right out of the box. Based on only my personal experience, I can't recommend Marlin.

I have had no problems with any of my Winchesters or Miroku made Brownings.

pop

· #3 · Apr 28, 2003

yes

Yes you will be very happy with the 9422. Please do your homework! Try several brands of 22lr ammo to see what works best ,at this stage use a scope to get the best results. Then if you like switch back to open sights. I HAD a Marlin 39AS and was disappionted with the rifle. I have the Trapper verison and just love the performance. At 50yards one inch groups.

BillB

· #4 · Apr 28, 2003

fullchoke said:
...but I recently bought a Marlin lever .22. It is on the way back to the factory. ...

fullchoke,

What was wrong with the Marlin? Which model is it? I have an 1897 Texan and could not be happier with it.

Just curious not trying to start anything.

Regards Bill

obgmc

· #5 · Apr 28, 2003

I have had my 9422 for maybe 9 years and am quite pleased with it. Assuming the quality has not slipped, I'm sure you will be happy with a 9422.

fullchoke

· #6 · Apr 29, 2003

Marlin Problem

BillB,

I had extraction problems from day one. Seemed to get worse the more I shot it. About every fifth shell wouldn't extract. At the suggestion of a gunsmith, brushed the chamber with a .243 bore brush. While I had the rifle apart I tweaked the extractor with a small screwdriver to open it a bit. This seemed to help for awhile. But only for about 100 rounds.

The ejector spring seems weak also. Sometimes it won't throw a spent shell clear no matter how smartly I work the action.

I ordered new parts from Brownell along with a Tang sight and decided to send it back to Marlin Service for the repairs. I'll keep the parts as I plan on having this rifle quite awhile.

Mine also is 1897T. I think and hope it will be all it's cracked up to be when repairs are made. I didn't want to start a big deal here as I know this rifle is highly thought of. But, I still think this one should have been much better out of the box.

2293

· #7 · Apr 29, 2003

I have both a Win. 9422 and a Marlin 1897T. The Win is far superior in all aspects. The Marlin is a piece of crap.

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c4jax

Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 29, 2003

9422 ?

thanks for the help

i am testing one at the local range on sunday

c4jax

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 5, 2003

9422 GOT IT

got the 9422 put a 1.5-5*20 simmons wtc it seems to be fine
thanks for the help

Hutt

· #10 · May 7, 2003

If at all possible try to seek out a pre-USRA production gun

807

· #11 · May 7, 2003

Picked up a new 9422 a couple of days ago. It has the most beautiful wood on it that I just couldn't pass it up.

I haven't fired it yet but it feels great and the action is nice and smooth and solid.

I had one of these a long time ago and really liked it but traded it off for whatever.

I've had Browning Levers and Marlin Levers but there is something about the Winchester that will grab you!!!

I'll let you know how it shoots.

groundhogsniper

· #12 · May 9, 2003

I recently saw a 94/22 with the big loop lever new in the box for $325. Is this a good deal or about average? I was considering purchasing this rifle if it's still available.

pop

· #13 · May 9, 2003

I will buy it if you don't

Yes its a good price since the 9422 standard is 375.00 to 400.00 and the Legancy is 415.00 to 425.00 in my area.

80 MONZTA

· #14 · May 19, 2003

Hutt, What is a pre-USRA production gun?

fullchoke

· #15 · May 20, 2003

A Winchester made prior to them being acquired by US Repeating Arms. In other words a real Winchester.

groundhogsniper

· #16 · May 20, 2003

I purchased that big loop lever 94/22. These guns must be fairly rare. According to the Blue Book they were discontinued in 99 and if made the same time the 22 magnum was they were only made three years. I went to a big gunshow in Atlanta last Saturday and didn't see one and also looked on Guns America and didn't see any, only standard 94/22s. I may carry it to the next show I go to and see if I get any offers.

80 MONZTA

· #17 · May 21, 2003

Is it even possible to tell if it was made by USRA, without having the original box? Are they still made excactly the same - even the same plant as before being bought by USRA???Or not??? If so then the only reason for wanting original Winchester made one is for collectors value??? Or is there any other reason?

5182

· #18 · May 27, 2003

Owned a Marlin 39 Mountie - nice rifle - so nice it was stolen. My dad had one of the original 39's with the octagon barrel and case hardened receiver - got stolen at the same time. Recently I bought a Browning lever action with satin finish and flat finished receiver and barrel - nice looking but the inside was made of little pieces and pins - tried to tear down the action to work on the trigger - heavy pull - scared me to death - pieces went everywhere - got it back together and traded it for a 9422 magnum - now this is a rifle - one of the earlier ones - found it sitting on an upper storage shelf at the dealers along with a matching 22 lr version - no checkering but nice walnut - took the gun apart when I got home - easy to do with the takedown screw - the inards are nice beefy parts - action was like pure grease. The rifle had been sitting on the shelf so long that rust was starting to form inside - cleaned up easy enough - installed a Weaver T-10 base with weaver low mount rings and and a 3X9x32 Simmons (installed hammer spur) - most accurate load is with Remington Premier followed by CCI TNT HP's (they chrono'd out at over 2300 fps). Buy the way that matching 9422 in 22 lr is still half hidden on the dealers shelf here in Alabama - I got mine for $350.

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fullchoke

· #19 · May 27, 2003

80 MONZTA said:
Is it even possible to tell if it was made by USRA, without having the original box? Are they still made excactly the same - even the same plant as before being bought by USRA???Or not??? If so then the only reason for wanting original Winchester made one is for collectors value??? Or is there any other reason?

I think it's mainly a perception thing. Similar to FN Brownings and Miroku Brownings. I may be wrong. In 1964 Winchester began to cut manufacturing expense, trying to be or stay more competitive.

Hutt

· #20 · Jun 12, 2003

If you look at the hard rubber buttplate on a present day 94/22 it will say U.S Repeating Arms Company. Not so on guns before 1981 or 1982 The 94/22 began production in 1972 under the Olin corporate banner and continued under the U.S.Reapeating Arms Company from 1981 to present.

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