Originally Posted by
statjunk
Remington bought Marlin and the quality control has gone out the door as one would expect. If you doubt this do some searches. There have been some atrocities coming out of Ilion, NY.
Why not 2008-2009 when they were still being produced by Marlin? Disgruntled employees. This part is just a theory but I can't imagine too many were thrilled.
Tom
Well I have one of the first Guide Guns that were made, it is a piece of crap compared to the one I just bought last fall, and that is first hand experiences with both, not hearsay from some internet expert, that there seems to be a over abundance of on here. My old Guide Gun stays in the closet were it belongs. There is a reason Marlin sold out to Remington, and it wasnt because they were building superior products, I can tell you that. Selling out to Remington was the best thing to happen to Marlin.