I have had a few Models 88 over the years, still have 4 of them in 284, but have never cared for the geometry of the pistol grip. OTOH, the same stock on a Model 100 seems to work fine for me.
I've always thought that the Model 88 carbines were a nice package, but they must not have been very popular 'cause I have seldom seen them anywhere that I've lived, worked, or traveled to. I've long wondered why Winchester chose to drop the 358 from the Model 88 several years before the the carbines were introduced, as the 88 carbine and 358 cartridge seems like a great match of rifle and cartridge for hunting at typical woods ranges.
