Didn’t mean this to be a pile on the Redemption (now Strike), rather just noting the irony of TC/S&W absorbing a company that was created as a result S&W buying TC. The TC commercial on YouTube is somewhat comical, acting like they invented all the features of the gun.

Actually, I liked the Redemption as probably the first ML in quite some time to have some real innovations. Clever breach and hammer/c0cking design, coating both out and inside the barrel (unlike Weathershield), quality barrel and trigger. I only got to shoulder it once at a shop but it felt really good. The scope mounting is only the real flaw I found.

No, it’s not the prettiest rifle, but hey, I hated the looks of the Encore (still do), but after picking one up I found it shouldered wonderfully, so I can totally forgive its weird looks.

Starting at a list of $499 for the black model, I’ll bet it will be available for less at the retailers, not too bad. You look around, there are still quite a few new Redemptions available, and for more $$. What happens to them is a good question. Assuming the Strike’s build quality is good, I would expect some barn burner sales.