when I watch people shooting an 1894 it looks like there is that last click to overcome when the lever is pulled closed or the gun will not fire. This to me appears to take a more deliberate effort. I have never shot a winchester 94, I do have a 336 though. love the lever guns though for just plinking. it seems like I also blow through quite a few rounds when shooting them too. I would love to order about 300 rounds of 30-30 just short on cash at the moment. I could see all that being shot up in a couple outings. there is nothing quite like a walk through the sage with a lever gun in your hand. I may just have to buy a '94 and see for myself.