I would rather have the 336 because my 1894 had feeding problems as the case with most of them in the .44 mag.
Are you saying the 1894’s were more problematic? It’s the 336-44’s that had jamming issues IIRC
My 1894 had problems. 2 guys that I bear hunt with have the 336 in .44 mag and they have both never had a problem. Just what I've seen. Maybe most of the 1894's don't have a problem. Maybe they are all wanderful, don't know. More than likely with the luck I have, I had a lemon. Just my opinion and not going to start a debate. I've got to get stuff ready to run bears in the morning. Take care.
