Do you have to pay $1.5K to get one that will group worth diddly? Alot of those 94s from the 70s, 80s and 90s aren't worth a doughnut.

How did the action feel on the X-bolt? I examined a couple of Brownings last week at a Sportsmans Warehouse and not sure which model they were but the actions were the most clackety, cheap feeling things I'd ever held in a bolt action. To me an action should be smooth, with no horizontal or vertical play.

I wish I still had my Winchester 94. That was back when they were ALL pre-64's! LOL Traded it for one of those sexy Ruger .44 carbines, which I thought was cool at the time. What did I know.

I never cared for the A-Bolt either, personally. Not because they are not a nice rifle, they just don't suit me. Several of my friends hunt with them and I wish they weren't so darn accurate. I would rather hunt than help them drag....

I like my slick Savage 99's better than the Win 94. The Win 94 is classier looking, but usually not as slick or accurate the the 99's. JMHO, although the 94 is great, too!

The first high powered rifle I ever owned many years ago ( over 50) was a Model 94 32 Winchester Special. I traded the gun for another gun later on and I have regreted it ever since. I was in the Air Force then and don't have any idea where the gun was headed. If I knew I would try to get the rifle back. The new 94 looks great and it just might replace the other 94 I had.

Welcome back Winchester Model 94. A classic never really goes out of style.

Thanks for the info Jay. Did Dave get kidnapped by irate Booth Babes? Who would pay the ransom? Keep us posted.

Three cheers for the return of the 94!

The 94 is a great piece of history and should continue to be made with pride in the USA. The one i own was probably only good for 50% of that, made in the '80's in the US but the craftmanship is lacking. My brother has one from the '30 that is sweet with a silky action and great fit and finish. I do not currently own any Brownings, but have always thought them to be quality. I do not like the lines of the new X-bolt, personally, but i cannot comment on it's quality having never handled one yet.

Everybody wants a '94. I've owned them over the years. Quality has varied widely. It would seem that Winchester would be required to produce pre-'64 quality and sell them at whatever price. Required medical insurance? Required Winchester '94's. The government should intervene.

Wam,
The M94 is made in Japan at Miroku/Browning, at least for now. Reportedly the action is quite smooth and the fit and finish very good. Can't wait for the field models to get out too, although I still am waiting for an 1892 Carbine as well, .44 mag 20" bbl at an affordable price.

I wouldn't be concerned about the SXP coming from Turkey, since Weatherby's pumps and semi auto shotguns are also produced there. Granted, we'd all like each gun to come from the USA but just like everything else, it is a global economy nowdays (sigh)

Ultimately the sales will tell how people really feel. Personally I have always liked the 94 and consider it to be a classic. While there are other lever guns that can be purchased for less money and are fantastic shooters there is something special about walking through the woods with a 94. While I have to say that they are bringing back some very desirable features such as the crescent butt plate and the half round barrel I have to say that this is not a gun I will be buying. My choice is not because of the money but instead about where it is made. I own other weapons from foreign countries and most are excellent shooters with good fit and finish. A few of the cars I own are even made outside of the US and I like them very much. This is about an American icon that regardless of quality has been cheapened by the very namesake that founded it. There are already choices for those who want a foreign made Winchester replica let them handle a replica 94 market. I was equally disappointed with the other models that are being produced in Japan. A few years ago when the 1895 was re-released I was very excited until I actually got one in my hands and after a few minutes of bliss I saw the made in Japan roll mark and was practically grief stricken. As a comparison if GM where to announce that they were going to build a Corvette that was built in another country but got better gas mileage or would have a lower MSRP would you still want it? I hope that someone a Winchester reads this post and as I said in the beginning ultimately the sales will tell the story but if this is the only way that Winchester can produce this gun at a profit and if our choice as consumers is this or nothing then I personally choose nothing. I say let this American legend be made by Americans and if the cost is too high to make it a viable option then make a responsible corporate decision and retire it from production permanently.

how bout that but at that price my older 94 is as good as it could be

I have a model 94 with a manufacture date of 1967 that is in very good condition. What is it worth?