It seems I prefer the straight stock for looks and fitting it in the saddle scabbard. However the pistol grips are easier to pull out! I think pistol grips are easier to "bench shoot" as there is more stock sticking down to rest with. It was interesting when researching the "Glenfield" line of 336 marlins the pistol grip models at that time were way way more popular. But I changed my pistol grip 444 to a straight stock with a big glove loop. Did not notice much change in recoil.
