Puma Model 92

Sig220_Ruger77

Hey all,

I will be going on a hunt in Alaska in the future and am looking for a solid backup rifle to my .350. After thinking about what caliber to get it in, I come upon the Puma Model 92 rifle in .454 casull. I have chosen this caliber because my sidearm will be of the same caliber and I am a big fan of this type of combination. I was curious as to what experiences or thoughts you all have on these guns. How is the wood and the finish? quality? smoothness of action? reliability?, etc. I am looking at the stainless model in either 16 or 20" barrel. Thanks in advance.

aka rotten

Hey jon,i,ll chime in my 2 cents worth,I bought one from a man who needed some money for 100.00 bucks few years back in .44 cal.Looked nib.to me and i underline me, still wrapped up in orginal papers and box.Took a few deer with it since seems to me to be a good rifle,not the looks of my winchesters or marlins as far as wood goes but a decent serviceable firearm. kicks a bit much for me but at my age so does a knat!
So i guess all i,m sayin is i like mine ok!Thanks,Paul

Old Fool

It is a decent little carbine with acceptable power. It has terrible sights, so plan on having it drilled and tapped for a scope or a receiver sight.

jptatum

A couple of months ago I bought one new, 44 Rem. Mag. with a 20" stainless steel barrel. It is definitely not a long range rifle; I'm not sure how you would drill and tap it for a scope mount. I thought the fit and finish was quite good.

Sig220_Ruger77

Thanks for the responses guys. So how would you compare them to the Marlins as far as the actions and there reliability? I know they are cheaper and most likely inferior to the marlins, but are they still dependable and a good buy?

50-70RB

there's a scope mount for sale for it right now on Gunbroker.

1KYDSTR

Jon,
I have an older model 64 (I think that is the old Rossi name for the Puma) in 357 that has been a great gun. I had trouble with the extractor being oversized, but Interarms took care of it and I've had 8 years of trouble free shooting with it. The wood is some weird Brazilian black "hardwood" that is none too pretty, but serves just fine. The little gun (16" barrel...forgot to mention) makes an excellent carry companion to my Smith 586 and has been as reliable as death and taxes. Good gun for the money, but as you said, NOT a Marlin!

1KYDSTR

Also, I think I would reccomend a Marlin 1895 GG in 45/70, with a Century 45/70 pistol as back-up in Alaska, but to each his own... the 454 Casull has done wonderful work over the years.

luv_the_huskers

Jon0322 who is that singing on your site?

Sig220_Ruger77

luv_the_huskers,
The song on my site is "Gone" sung by Montgomery Gentry.

1KYDSTR,
I was not aware that anybody other then Magnum Research or thompson-center made a 45-70 handgun. This intrigues me very much as the Marlin 45-70 stainless guide gun was at one time my first choice, but I started thinking along the line of the .454 because of the matching of a sidearm and rifle combo. The one thing I don't like about the 45-70 revolvers that I know of, is that they are single action which isn't the best sidearm IMO. What are the Century arms pistols and where can I find more information on these? Thanks for the info.