well this is a 917vs and man does she look good. teh trigger is heavy but you can fix that witha pen spring wich i have done. i have got to shoot it much i have only put 15 rounds through her. but it shot good so far. the machine work is rough but what can you expect for a cheap gun. these marlins are know for there accuracy many people on rim fire centeral are shooting 1 ragged hole at 100 yards. so if you want superb accuracy go with the 17hmr.