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I have a Marlin 336CW with the pistol grip stock which I am very fond of.....
but, after seeing more of the traditional straight stocks....I'm envious....much better look than the pistol grip stocks IMO. But I've never shot a lever with a straight stock.
When I handle my 336, it seems that my right hand isn't even on the curved lower portion of the pistol grip stock at all.
So I'm wondering, how did pistol grip stocks become so popular and prevalent on newer lever action rifles? Is there an advantage to the pistol grip stock that I take for granted?
but, after seeing more of the traditional straight stocks....I'm envious....much better look than the pistol grip stocks IMO. But I've never shot a lever with a straight stock.
When I handle my 336, it seems that my right hand isn't even on the curved lower portion of the pistol grip stock at all.
So I'm wondering, how did pistol grip stocks become so popular and prevalent on newer lever action rifles? Is there an advantage to the pistol grip stock that I take for granted?