When I worked at Bellevue, WA PD, I actually did an evaluation on the Marlin Camp 9 as a possible patrol carbine. We carried model 59s, so mags would have been a snap. I really liked it. It was easy to shoot, accurate, and handled like an M1icon Carbine. The thing that killed the idea though, was mostly that they were a bitch to break down and clean. NOT user friendly in that regard. I would love to get one. That is about the only firearm left on my want list now. I had a lead on one for $400, but the seller refused to ship to California.