Lever Action Stock Configuration

[Ike]

Hi all,
What are the pros and cons of the two stock designs - traditional straight and pistolgrip - for shooting. I am looking for opinions/comparisons for shooting, cycling etc. I've fired a couple of rounds out of both styles in the Marlin 45-70 but really didn't pay attention at the time to the differences.
What are your opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of each as far as shooting the guns go? Does one shoulder better, or one beat up your knuckles more? etc

Thanks and Cheers

 

[Red foreman]

I own both,really no difference performance wise.I think it's more of a what looks better to you.I like them both.lol.

 

[Amphibious]

I find the pistol grip better for recoil control in the larger calibers

 

[Kilo Charlie]

I find the pistol grip a bit more comfortable and allows for better trigger squeeze. Not real important in a lever rifle usually.
The straight grip, IMHO, gives a rifle "pointability". I've never seen a rifle point faster than a Win 94 carbine. Nothing.

 

[John Y Cannuck]

I use both, I don't have issues with either.
If weight is a concern, straight grips are likely a tiny bit lighter.

 

[Slimbo]

I like the look and feel of a straight grip, allthough I think the pistol grip configuration helps with recoil in the bigger calibers.

 

[Scum Frog]

My Win 94 is straight, but I've handled pistol grip levers and to me there is not much of a difference.

 

[bogie]

I prefer the curved pistol grip-straight stock just looks uncomfortable to me. I prefer the lines too of a curved grip. Just looks better to me is all-my $0.02

 

[SuperCub]

Straight grip looks right on a 94 or BLR and a pistol grip looks right on a Marlin.





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[DARKARCHER]

i like the win model 94 so strieght it is

 

[Camp Cook]

I'm straight as well...

 

[Ike]

Thanks guys,
I got to play with a couple of Marlins the other day, one pistol grip and a straight to compare.

I found I prefer the feel of the pistol grip and curved lever if I took the time to think about it, but I instinctively bring the straight style ot my shoulder much better. Levers didn't bash my hand on either even with hot loads. I've fired Camp Cook's hot loads previously and didn't have a problem then either, I am not recoil sensitive at all but CC's hot loads are nasty!

So in the end I just went with my first instinct and have a Guide Gun on the way thanks to Frontier I can't believe I waited this long to get one.
Cheers

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

Now that the lever fever has got you in its grip. I have a few lever rifles looking for a home. You cannot just stop at one....and the variety of calibers.....and thier good looks .....must I go on????lol...lol

 

[John Spartan]

Personally, it doesn't matter which type of grip I have - I'm comfortable with either.

 

[Rogers]

pics of both please !

 

[Ike]

Now that the lever fever has got you in its grip. I have a few lever rifles looking for a home. You cannot just stop at one....and the variety of calibers.....and thier good looks .....must I go on????lol...lol

I hear you all guns are addictive
I already have a Savage 99 so I'm not a complete lever newbie

Cheers

 

[mpjustin]

I think all lever guns are great you should have one of each same caliber

 

[NAA]

Both/Either Or......

I own both,really no difference performance wise.I think it's more of a what looks better to you.I like them both.lol.

+1 for me, too.

 

[Buck45]

Addiction no kidding ... 10 in two years. Looking at 1873 Winchester can't decide short rifle or sporting. Have Henry on order been that way since march.

 

[Ike]

I had to choose between three Marlins so I could see at least one more in my future.......
Cheers