9mm magazine fed lever action rifle

[Danjet500]

They finally went and did it.

Tombstone 9MM - POF-USA - Modernized Lever action rifle

The Tombstone 9MM is POF-USA’s take on a Modernized Lever action rifle, chambered in 9MM. It comes in at 36” in length and 5.75lbs empty.

pof-usa.com

 

[hittman]

I've never owned a lever action rifle.

That thing won't win me over.

 

[Hvymax]

Oh for crying out freaking loud!!!

 

[the_leper_colony]

They finally went and did it...

There have been lever action rifles produced in the past, that used box magazines - the Winchester 1895 comes to mind. Speaking of which, I wonder if it's a proprietary mag, and also if the action is easier to disassemble than my personal favorite (Winchester 1892)? Guessing they would sell a lot more of these, if they were priced more like a traditional pistol-caliber lever action, and less like an IMI Tavor!

 

[Kevin]

Wow! Those prices! I'd rather have the Ruger 9mm semi auto rifle. For half the price (or less even)

 

[Watchman]

That's one fugly weapon!

 

[hittman]

Wow! Those prices! I'd rather have the Ruger 9mm semi auto rifle. For half the price (or less even)

Yep, last year I bought a used but like new condition PC Carbine in the range of $450.00! With its box. Right here on this board!

 

[noahmercy]

Unlike a semi-auto, it is not dependent on the ammunition to be reliable. This thing could be suppressed and a nice handload with 160 grain bullets would be "movie silencer quiet". But yeah, it's ugly and expensive, so not likely to ever end up in my safe...

 

[Dave P.]

A answer to a totally unasked question.

 

[Snake45]

A answer to a totally unasked question.

I can think of a question it answers: "What's the most effective home defense gun I can get if my state/city/town bans semiautomatics/"assault weapons"?

 

[Dave P.]

I can think of a question it answers: "What's the most effective home defense gun I can get if my state/city/town bans semiautomatics/"assault weapons"?

12 gauge pump or auto-loader in a flavor you like.

 

[Snake45]

12 gauge pump or auto-loader in a flavor you like.

That's one answer. A 9mm lever action might be another.

Hey, I don't like this thing. It's butt-ugly (stupid looking, in fact, IMHO) and way overpriced. But I suspect the maker might be going for a niche here. I salute their creativity and enterprise. Only time and the market will tell if they had a good idea or not.

 

[arfmel]

Yuck

 

[Mobuck]

I just saw a picture-civil language can't describe it.

 

[Dave P.]

That's one answer. A 9mm lever action might be another.

Hey, I don't like this thing. It's butt-ugly (stupid looking, in fact, IMHO) and way overpriced. But I suspect the maker might be going for a niche here. I salute their creativity and enterprise. Only time and the market will tell if they had a good idea or not.

I'll agree, you might be right. There's bound to be a few people who do the mental gymnastics and find a reason for one. Put wood stocks
on it, plate the mags in brass, add a leather wrapped suppressor and you'd have a "steampunk" rifle. I'll call their marketing monkey.

 

[BlkHawk73]

I like the idea but the style, all that "tactical" look - nope. Just not a look I warm up to.

 

[blume357]

I'd be tempted if it wasn't no dern butt ugly.... on top of that, and I don't want to start a caliber war, but the most practical use for 9mm ammo is to practice with.....

 

[Don Lovel]

A quality built lever or short throw pump action with threaded 16" barrel that shot 10mm out of Glock 20 magazines hmmm....................

 

[Randyzzz]

I have mixed feelings on it. First of all, for the price I'll never own one. But price aside, it's an interesting concept. I love lever guns, but the angularity on this one looks uncomfortable. Plus, the proprietary mag kills it. What, no Glock mag? Also, the tacticool look isn't my cup of tea, but then again neither are the Henry X or Marlin Dark models. Or the other aluminum stock/front rail conversions. I've got a bunch of AR platform rifles, love them too but they are ammo eating hungry beasts. A lever gun, much like a single action revolver, gets you back in the habit of making every shot count. Plus there's something about a handful of wood and steel that just feels right. If it was affordable, I'd probably buy one just for the novelty. However, I said the same thing about POF's pump action AR, and I don't own one of them yet either.

I think its strongest selling point is that if semi-autos are restricted, this skirts the rules and comes close.

 

[the_leper_colony]

... Plus, the proprietary mag kills it. What, no Glock mag? ...

I would guess that a Glock mag would angle back towards the buttstock, which might limit the space available for movement of the lever. When I saw the curved mag, I was reminded of the CZ Scorpion EVO mags, which I think MAGPUL is also making now.