Marlin 795 - The Firearms Forum

One Shot · 12-27-2010, 08:16 PM

Handled a Marlin 795 today. Very light. My daughter is very petite and standard guns just don't fit her right and the youth guns are too small.
She was able to handle it quite well.

My question. What other models are comparable to the 795? (weight and price)

Most reviews of the 795 are not that bad for a hundred dollar gun.

What say you?

os

flyingtiger85 · 12-27-2010, 08:45 PM

What about the marlin-60 at WallyWorld for $147.00.The gun stock is longer than a youth size and is still lightweight.And also, you don't have to buy extra mags for it and it holds more than 10,the capacity of the model-795.Plus the model 60 is a time tested classic.

One Shot · 12-27-2010, 08:57 PM

I know the 60 is proven but I haven't handled one. She was better able to handle the 795 than others we have tried because it is short and light in the barrel.

What are the weight differences between the 60 and the 795?

I could go look them up but I know one of you guys know those specs off the top of your head.

What other lightweight guns are out there?

os

Shooter45 · 12-28-2010, 10:20 AM

I looked it up for you. The 795 weighs 4.5 lb, the model 60 weighs 5.5 lb. Not much difference. My wife is small and she handles a model 60 well. Much better than my 13 lb Anschutz.

Take her to the gun shop and let her handle the model 60 before you make a purchase. It will cost a bit more but IMHO is a better rifle.

Big Shrek · 12-28-2010, 12:55 PM

you can really go nuts with a 795

pilote · 01-04-2011, 07:09 AM

it's counterpart in the savage line is the savage 64...similar look and usually a bit less in cost...

GunHugger · 01-04-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Shrek

you can really go nuts with a 795

I agree...that is nuts.

12-27-2010, 08:16 PM	#1
One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 381	Marlin 795 Handled a Marlin 795 today. Very light. My daughter is very petite and standard guns just don't fit her right and the youth guns are too small. She was able to handle it quite well. My question. What other models are comparable to the 795? (weight and price) Most reviews of the 795 are not that bad for a hundred dollar gun. What say you? os -->

12-27-2010, 08:45 PM	#2
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 777	Re: Marlin 795 What about the marlin-60 at WallyWorld for $147.00.The gun stock is longer than a youth size and is still lightweight.And also, you don't have to buy extra mags for it and it holds more than 10,the capacity of the model-795.Plus the model 60 is a time tested classic.

12-27-2010, 08:57 PM	#3
One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 381	Re: Marlin 795 I know the 60 is proven but I haven't handled one. She was better able to handle the 795 than others we have tried because it is short and light in the barrel. What are the weight differences between the 60 and the 795? I could go look them up but I know one of you guys know those specs off the top of your head. What other lightweight guns are out there? os

12-28-2010, 10:20 AM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Marlin 795 I looked it up for you. The 795 weighs 4.5 lb, the model 60 weighs 5.5 lb. Not much difference. My wife is small and she handles a model 60 well. Much better than my 13 lb Anschutz. Take her to the gun shop and let her handle the model 60 before you make a purchase. It will cost a bit more but IMHO is a better rifle.

12-28-2010, 12:55 PM	#5
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: Marlin 795 you can really go nuts with a 795 __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

01-04-2011, 07:09 AM	#6
pilote Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 15	Re: Marlin 795 it's counterpart in the savage line is the savage 64...similar look and usually a bit less in cost...