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six5crèéd · Jan 12, 2020

KY_Rob said: ↑

Question: Should I shoot it, or not?

Through a series of trades and barters, I’m now the proud owner of a like new, never fired, Glenfield Marlin Model 25, .22 S/L/LR rifle, made in September of 1967. It’s not worth much money (~$150), but the thing is pristine. My uncle had one just like it when I was a kid, and my cousin and I shot the ever loving piss out of that little rifle. Was a great gun.

The bolt came out without much trouble, and there is zero wear, and zero evidence of powder fouling. Separated the action & barrel assembly from the stock, and there was only a hint of surface rust around the stud of the stock mounting screw. A little CLP, and it wiped right off, bluing intact. Still a little dab of gooey shipping oil (maybe cosmoline?) near the seer and in the bolt itself. Cleaned it all out with CLP, and put it back together. Even the single 8-round mag was perfect, aside from a little dust.

It’s a cheap gun, that were made by the gazillions. Chances are, it’ll never have a lot of monetary value. The little boy in me wants to grab a 1000 rounds of the cheapest .22 ammo I can find and go plink away. The history loving engineer in me, says to keep it clean, oiled, and unsullied, and allow it to stay pristine in the safe.

What would you guys do? I may or may not do what’s suggested, but any other points of view are certainly welcomed.

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It was made to be shot, shoot it. If you want something to look at take a picture of it and hang it on the wall.

Vabunch · Jan 12, 2020

Anything is only worth what you make it worth. And it sounds like you would get way more enjoyment out of shooting it then a safe queen i say let loose on a bulk pack of 22lr and never look back

jamesfishn09 · Jan 12, 2020

KY_Rob said: ↑

Question: Should I shoot it, or not?

Through a series of trades and barters, I’m now the proud owner of a like new, never fired, Glenfield Marlin Model 25, .22 S/L/LR rifle, made in September of 1967. It’s not worth much money (~$150), but the thing is pristine. My uncle had one just like it when I was a kid, and my cousin and I shot the ever loving piss out of that little rifle. Was a great gun.

The bolt came out without much trouble, and there is zero wear, and zero evidence of powder fouling. Separated the action & barrel assembly from the stock, and there was only a hint of surface rust around the stud of the stock mounting screw. A little CLP, and it wiped right off, bluing intact. Still a little dab of gooey shipping oil (maybe cosmoline?) near the seer and in the bolt itself. Cleaned it all out with CLP, and put it back together. Even the single 8-round mag was perfect, aside from a little dust.

It’s a cheap gun, that were made by the gazillions. Chances are, it’ll never have a lot of monetary value. The little boy in me wants to grab a 1000 rounds of the cheapest .22 ammo I can find and go plink away. The history loving engineer in me, says to keep it clean, oiled, and unsullied, and allow it to stay pristine in the safe.

What would you guys do? I may or may not do what’s suggested, but any other points of view are certainly welcomed.

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Shoot it. Be safe-have fun!

JimboAnz · Jan 13, 2020

Anybody running truglo TFX or TFX pro sights? contemplating the fiber optic / tritium combo for all light conditions. Have a fiber front, doesnt brighten up well enough when indoors at the range. pros / cons / other options?

JimBeam · Jan 13, 2020

JimboAnz said: ↑

Anybody running truglo TFX or TFX pro sights? contemplating the fiber optic / tritium combo for all light conditions. Have a fiber front, doesnt brighten up well enough when indoors at the range. pros / cons / other options?
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Have them, love them

95 taco · Jan 13, 2020

KY_Rob said: ↑

Question: Should I shoot it, or not?

Through a series of trades and barters, I’m now the proud owner of a like new, never fired, Glenfield Marlin Model 25, .22 S/L/LR rifle, made in September of 1967. It’s not worth much money (~$150), but the thing is pristine. My uncle had one just like it when I was a kid, and my cousin and I shot the ever loving piss out of that little rifle. Was a great gun.

The bolt came out without much trouble, and there is zero wear, and zero evidence of powder fouling. Separated the action & barrel assembly from the stock, and there was only a hint of surface rust around the stud of the stock mounting screw. A little CLP, and it wiped right off, bluing intact. Still a little dab of gooey shipping oil (maybe cosmoline?) near the seer and in the bolt itself. Cleaned it all out with CLP, and put it back together. Even the single 8-round mag was perfect, aside from a little dust.

It’s a cheap gun, that were made by the gazillions. Chances are, it’ll never have a lot of monetary value. The little boy in me wants to grab a 1000 rounds of the cheapest .22 ammo I can find and go plink away. The history loving engineer in me, says to keep it clean, oiled, and unsullied, and allow it to stay pristine in the safe.

What would you guys do? I may or may not do what’s suggested, but any other points of view are certainly welcomed.

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Shoot it, take care of it, treat it well and let it travel in a case.

Yotabilly · Jan 13, 2020

KY_Rob said: ↑

Question: Should I shoot it, or not?

Through a series of trades and barters, I’m now the proud owner of a like new, never fired, Glenfield Marlin Model 25, .22 S/L/LR rifle, made in September of 1967. It’s not worth much money (~$150), but the thing is pristine. My uncle had one just like it when I was a kid, and my cousin and I shot the ever loving piss out of that little rifle. Was a great gun.

The bolt came out without much trouble, and there is zero wear, and zero evidence of powder fouling. Separated the action & barrel assembly from the stock, and there was only a hint of surface rust around the stud of the stock mounting screw. A little CLP, and it wiped right off, bluing intact. Still a little dab of gooey shipping oil (maybe cosmoline?) near the seer and in the bolt itself. Cleaned it all out with CLP, and put it back together. Even the single 8-round mag was perfect, aside from a little dust.

It’s a cheap gun, that were made by the gazillions. Chances are, it’ll never have a lot of monetary value. The little boy in me wants to grab a 1000 rounds of the cheapest .22 ammo I can find and go plink away. The history loving engineer in me, says to keep it clean, oiled, and unsullied, and allow it to stay pristine in the safe.

What would you guys do? I may or may not do what’s suggested, but any other points of view are certainly welcomed.

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I can’t answer whether you should shoot it or not, but I like it. I was in a quest last year to find one because I had one as a child and wanted another. These are fine rifles. No they’re not worth much, but as far as .22 rifles go, I don’t think you can find a better rifle for nowhere near the price. I have better rifles, Coopers, CZ’s, Anschutz etc.., but I love these rifles. I ended up buying two from Gunbroker last year. I put a modern scope on the more used one and it’s pretty darn accurate with good Ammo.

JimboAnz · Jan 13, 2020

JimBeam said: ↑

Have them, love them
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nice, good to hear. visible in all light conditions I presume. I may get a set

Lawfarin · Jan 13, 2020

JimboAnz said: ↑

Anybody running truglo TFX or TFX pro sights? contemplating the fiber optic / tritium combo for all light conditions. Have a fiber front, doesnt brighten up well enough when indoors at the range. pros / cons / other options?
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I have the Truglo TFX Pro’s on my G43. Love them. The tritium is great at night and fiber optics great in the sun. During a low light condition the sights aren’t super luminescent but since the Pro’s have the orange ring on the front sight it makes it quick and easy to get a sight picture and get on target. The metal casing on the Pro’s are solid and offer great protection for the optics. You can even rack the slide using them if you needed. Not sure if other options now, but when I bought them I felt like they were the best option available, hands down.

JimboAnz · Jan 13, 2020

Lawfarin said: ↑

I have the Truglo TFX Pro’s on my G43. Love them. The tritium is great at night and fiber optics great in the sun. During a low light condition the sights aren’t super luminescent but since the Pro’s have the orange ring on the front sight it makes it quick and easy to get a sight picture and get on target. The metal casing on the Pro’s are solid and offer great protection for the optics. You can even rack the slide using them if you needed. Not sure if other options now, but when I bought them I felt like they were the best option available, hands down.

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excellent, thank you. was up in the air between the white ring front, and the orange ring front. I think orange would stand out better

Sig45 · Jan 13, 2020

KY_Rob said: ↑

Question: Should I shoot it, or not?

Through a series of trades and barters, I’m now the proud owner of a like new, never fired, Glenfield Marlin Model 25, .22 S/L/LR rifle, made in September of 1967. It’s not worth much money (~$150), but the thing is pristine. My uncle had one just like it when I was a kid, and my cousin and I shot the ever loving piss out of that little rifle. Was a great gun.

The bolt came out without much trouble, and there is zero wear, and zero evidence of powder fouling. Separated the action & barrel assembly from the stock, and there was only a hint of surface rust around the stud of the stock mounting screw. A little CLP, and it wiped right off, bluing intact. Still a little dab of gooey shipping oil (maybe cosmoline?) near the seer and in the bolt itself. Cleaned it all out with CLP, and put it back together. Even the single 8-round mag was perfect, aside from a little dust.

It’s a cheap gun, that were made by the gazillions. Chances are, it’ll never have a lot of monetary value. The little boy in me wants to grab a 1000 rounds of the cheapest .22 ammo I can find and go plink away. The history loving engineer in me, says to keep it clean, oiled, and unsullied, and allow it to stay pristine in the safe.

What would you guys do? I may or may not do what’s suggested, but any other points of view are certainly welcomed.

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SHOOT!

Lawfarin · Jan 13, 2020

JimboAnz said: ↑

excellent, thank you. was up in the air between the white ring front, and the orange ring front. I think orange would stand out better
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Yep, your eye is more easily drawn to it. Makes a big difference in my opinion.

foy1der · Jan 13, 2020

KY_Rob said: ↑

Question: Should I shoot it, or not?

Through a series of trades and barters, I’m now the proud owner of a like new, never fired, Glenfield Marlin Model 25, .22 S/L/LR rifle, made in September of 1967. It’s not worth much money (~$150), but the thing is pristine. My uncle had one just like it when I was a kid, and my cousin and I shot the ever loving piss out of that little rifle. Was a great gun.

The bolt came out without much trouble, and there is zero wear, and zero evidence of powder fouling. Separated the action & barrel assembly from the stock, and there was only a hint of surface rust around the stud of the stock mounting screw. A little CLP, and it wiped right off, bluing intact. Still a little dab of gooey shipping oil (maybe cosmoline?) near the seer and in the bolt itself. Cleaned it all out with CLP, and put it back together. Even the single 8-round mag was perfect, aside from a little dust.

It’s a cheap gun, that were made by the gazillions. Chances are, it’ll never have a lot of monetary value. The little boy in me wants to grab a 1000 rounds of the cheapest .22 ammo I can find and go plink away. The history loving engineer in me, says to keep it clean, oiled, and unsullied, and allow it to stay pristine in the safe.

What would you guys do? I may or may not do what’s suggested, but any other points of view are certainly welcomed.

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I'll be the odd man out. Don't shoot it. If it means a lot to you that it's in perfect condition then keep it that way.

dfanonymous · Jan 13, 2020

jeff b said: ↑

I CCW appendix IWB but have been doing drills with movement and need to carry more stuff. Any recommendation on what I think the kids are calling a “battle belt?” I have a SOE belt but looking for something more versatile, not tacticool if that’s possible.
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a battle belt seems a little extreme for CCW. Is this separate to your carrying concealed?

dfanonymous · Jan 13, 2020

jeff b said: ↑

I shoot at a private range with LEO and current/prior service guys. I’m the only one pulling from concealment for the most part. I wouldn’t open carry in any circumstance. This will be just for drills etc..
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That makes sense.

I like blue alpha gear and for full kit vtac broco. Unless you are just wanting a riggers belt.

JDAM · Jan 13, 2020

jeff b said: ↑

I shoot at a private range with LEO and current/prior service guys. I’m the only one pulling from concealment for the most part. I wouldn’t open carry in any circumstance. This will be just for drills etc..
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a couple of options that I have already bought and am using.

good for the money:

$60 DLP Tactical 1.5” Duplex Rigger MOLLE Belt (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076ZRJF29/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

best but expensive:
https://www.ronintactics.com/store/p27/SENSHI_Belt.html

95 taco · Jan 13, 2020

jeff b said: ↑

I CCW appendix IWB but have been doing drills with movement and need to carry more stuff. Any recommendation on what I think the kids are calling a “battle belt?” I have a SOE belt but looking for something more versatile, not tacticool if that’s possible.
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For drills/range use I use a duty belt, I use safariland holsters so I use the QLS system and can easily switch holsters on the belt, the inner belt is loop Velcro and is stiff enough to use as a daily belt if you want to. The outer belt has a cobra buckle and is hook Velcro on the back, it’s easy to move stuff around on the belt and then once you put it on everything stays in place and the belt doesn’t ride up.

I use the Blue Alpha Gear belt, it’s fairly low profile and very high quality.

Edit: link
https://www.bluealphagear.com/product/standard-2-leo-duty-belt-rig/

JDAM · Jan 13, 2020

95 taco said: ↑

For drills/range use I use a duty belt, I use safariland holsters so I use the QLS system and can easily switch holsters on the belt, the inner belt is loop Velcro and is stiff enough to use as a daily belt if you want to. The outer belt has a cobra buckle and is hook Velcro on the back, it’s easy to move stuff around on the belt and then once you put it on everything stays in place and the belt doesn’t ride up.

I use the Blue Alpha Gear belt, it’s fairly low profile and very high quality.

Edit: link
https://www.bluealphagear.com/product/standard-2-leo-duty-belt-rig/
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yes the inner-outer belt system works great.

I was also going to recommend the QLS system with the mid ride UBL and one thigh strap. but I thought that I'd be giving away all the secrets!
https://www.trex-arms.com/store/safariland-ubl-mid-ride/

don't look at Esstac mag pouches

Lawfarin · Jan 13, 2020

95 taco said: ↑

For drills/range use I use a duty belt, I use safariland holsters so I use the QLS system and can easily switch holsters on the belt, the inner belt is loop Velcro and is stiff enough to use as a daily belt if you want to. The outer belt has a cobra buckle and is hook Velcro on the back, it’s easy to move stuff around on the belt and then once you put it on everything stays in place and the belt doesn’t ride up.

I use the Blue Alpha Gear belt, it’s fairly low profile and very high quality.

Edit: link
https://www.bluealphagear.com/product/standard-2-leo-duty-belt-rig/
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jeff b said: ↑

Awesome info, clean set up!
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if you’re paying more than $70 for a belt that style you’re overpaying. I have a Vedder belt. Super sturdy, and thick so the holster clip gets a tight grip. I can hold it in my hand and clip on my holster with my loaded G43 and it hold up. Others to be found online for around $60 that appear similar. My buddy said stay away from the 5.11 belts. One he bought wasn’t reinforced. Maybe they have reinforced ones. Lots of options shop around. Just don’t spend $100 or more or something that can be had for about half the price.

https://www.vedderholsters.com/cobra-quick-release-gun-belt/

tpp4 · Jan 13, 2020

+1 for blue alpha gear. Their belts are super high quality, and their customer service is second to none. If I had to spend more money to buy their product over a competitor's, I would. They are top notch. I wear their hybrid belt daily and have for almost 2 years now. It is still just as stiff as the day I got it.

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