AKA : The Camper, Camp 9
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Capacity : 12 Rounds
Weight : 6.75lbs or 3.1kg
Length : 35.5in or 90.6cm
Action : Blowback
Origin : U.S.A.
The Marlin 9mm Camp Carbine was introduced in 1985 for the hunter / outdoors man market. The carbine had a short production period as it was discontinued in 1999. Its principal attraction was the fact it fired a standard, economical and widely used cartridge that many people would already be purchasing for their pistols. A light recoiling round in carbine form, allowing the user to be able to achieve the most that the 9mm round had to offer. Higher muzzle energies and accuracy were inherent through the carbines long barrel added with the light almost negligible recoil allowed fast follow up shots, something that the average varmit hunter would appreciate over the .22 long rifle, so often used for disposing of pests. The carbine it was said generally proffered heavier rounds such as the 124 and 147 grain rounds over the inexpensive 115 grain full metal jacket.
At the time of development it was decided to introduce the carbine with a magazine in common with a popular 9mm pistol. The magazine type chosen was from the Smith and Wesson 59 series of pistols, a then market leading pistol. During that time Glock was still trying to gain a foothold in the American shooting market, come hence there was no intent to make the magazine common with the model 17, as so often happens with carbines of this type today.
The carbines appearance has more than a passing resemblance to the Ruger 10/22 or even the M1 Carbine, something I believe was intentional to appeal to the outdoorsman to whom the 10/22 is something of legend, and continues to be. Furnished in a smooth maine birch stock with the quality metal workmanship of Marlin firearms, the Camp Carbine is well made. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped all ready for scope rings to be attached. Sling mounts can be found on the bottom rear of the stock and the end of the front forearm.
Accessories are numerous for this carbine. Magazines of many sizes are available including drums. A wide array of aftermarket stocks flooded the market after it's introduction, giving the carbine a tactical look. As expected many became interested in suppressing the carbine as well, and today there are suppressors for the end of the muzzle as well as full length attaching models as well.
Interesting Fact : The 9mm version was not alone, they also made a Camp Carbine in .45 ACP that accepted standard 1911 magazines.
PRO's : Well made, Many aftermarket options, handy size,
CON's : Out of production the carbines have become expensive.
COOL FACTOR : 5/10
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