The Taylors are beautiful guns, but have heard of lot's of problems with them from people. Also thinking about the old standby Marlin. Any comments? Thanks in advance.

Go here http://leverguns.sixgunner.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=35896. This will be by far the most definitive answer on the subject.

Thanks, and I ordered a Marlin this aftrnoon.

I recently bought a Taylor & Company and had some problems with it, shame to its such a classy looking rifle...I believe you made the right choice going with a Marlin. You saved some money, potential headaches and got a great rifle to boot. Armi Sport really needs to do a better job on their quality control.
Peter

Thanks Peter. Yup sure sounds like I dodged the bullet on this one. But arn't them nice lookin levers! My Marlin supposed to be here next Thurs. Thanks to everyone that helped steer me in the right direction. :D

Armi Sport has had QC problems for over 30 years that I know of. You could put a Corvette shell on a Kia, but you'll always have to order parts from Korea.

As an update to my Armi Chiappa woes, I have got it to the point it will now chamber and extract...Though the initial and absolute failure of the rifle to function is still fresh in my mind...
Peter