Home Forums Lever Action Central Lever Actions - General JM Marlin 94 vs. Winchester 94

Both are good rifles.

Marlin- forearm that's needlessly thick, and I've known a few to have the "Marlin Jam". I'd look for a Pre Safety model.

Winchester- in a pistol cartridge, I'd look at a Trapper model. I've never had an issue with jamming in my .44 mag. The sixteen inch barrel is handy and all you need in a pistol cartridge for velocity.

I'd go with a Winchester 94 in a Trapper model, pre safety if possible.