+1 on both above! Nothing handles like a 94 though the straight stock 336 models will likely be closest out of the box. I'd wanted one for years - a friend found me one and it's not going anywhere, nor are my other 336's. I consider a 94 or 336 to be a necessity in everyone's toolbox and add to the pile when I can. Along with each new grandchild comes the need for another 336.
Attempting to come up with a Marlin that handled like a 94, I reworked one 15yrs back or so for my youngest son by slimming the forearm and buttstock, adding a Decelerator pad with 13" LOP. He found it much more manageable in the field and it's still a favorite of his and his wife.
I don't think you can go wrong with either, just personally prefer the Marlin.
