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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
I hate to say it, because of the long term ramifications, but I kind of see the new "tactical" lever gun as the industry's response to the unending legislation being passed against "assault" rifles. Without getting too political (and please, let's not), I believe the Supreme Court will ultimately overturn these laws under the Heller proscribed "common use" doctrine, but the situation is far from resolved. A pistol caliber lever gun is certainly a viable alternative for home defense and similar uses normally assigned to AR platform rifles.
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I can see this in states that have strict/stupid laws like California and New York, but then Foxtrot Mike now has their AR-based ranch rifle out, which also bypasses these stupid restrictions.
Personally I've never been a fan of lever guns, never liked the look and how they feel/handle. Think S&W would've done a lot better with a more traditional design - wood or laminate stock, good peep sight/ghost ring with D&T holes for adding a rail if the user really wants one, etc. Alternatively, keeping with their theme of "tactical" and doing something more akin to the Browning BLR, specifically the detachable mag, and making it work with AR mags (and a 3 or 5 round AR mag can be very short - there was a company making a 3 rounder that would fit in the AR pistol grip storage compartment) and the popular AR calibers - 223, 6.5 grendel and 300 blackout - would probably do well.