Post by odell23 on Dec 18, 2012 12:38:20 GMT -5
So one of the Savage Model 42 combos showed up on the used gun rack of my local Cabelas, so I got my first chance to handle one in the store.
My first impression:
The first thing I noticed was the weight. It was nice to pick up something light again like the old Stevens 22-410. While the overall feel and look of the gun was strange, it shouldered well and pointed naturally enough. It seemed a lot thinner than I expected too. The sights are not that appealing and I question their durability long term since they seem to be made out of some type of polymer or plastic. The legally required cross-bolt safety was mushy on the one I examined, so I couldn't definitely tell if the safety was positively on or off. The finger grooved ergo forend was hard to adjust to, but with more time I'm sure I wouldn't notice it.
The verdict:
I'm gonna have to buy one for pictures for the book, but I can't say if I'll keep it until after I get a chance to use it chasing some squirrels. Right now it's the only game in town unless you cruise the used market for the older Model 24 varieties. I'll give it a fair chance, but I doubt it'll replace my favorites.
My first impression:
The first thing I noticed was the weight. It was nice to pick up something light again like the old Stevens 22-410. While the overall feel and look of the gun was strange, it shouldered well and pointed naturally enough. It seemed a lot thinner than I expected too. The sights are not that appealing and I question their durability long term since they seem to be made out of some type of polymer or plastic. The legally required cross-bolt safety was mushy on the one I examined, so I couldn't definitely tell if the safety was positively on or off. The finger grooved ergo forend was hard to adjust to, but with more time I'm sure I wouldn't notice it.
The verdict:
I'm gonna have to buy one for pictures for the book, but I can't say if I'll keep it until after I get a chance to use it chasing some squirrels. Right now it's the only game in town unless you cruise the used market for the older Model 24 varieties. I'll give it a fair chance, but I doubt it'll replace my favorites.
