the 94 is a lot handier but it feels like you're ripping the guts out of it cycling the action. but if i was looking for a strictly open sited lever gun i'd probably pick an older 94. i have a couple and like them but i need/want a scope and the 336 is the ticket for that. the 336 seems heavier and chunkier though. i have a 94 timber carbine in 450 marlin and it amazes me that it can take the beating. the gun weighs about 6 pounds and could be one-handed. a comparable 1895 feels like a 2x4 in comparison.
