The Model 94 will come closer to meeting your criteria of "light & fast handling". I love my Model 71 rifle, but it's not as light and handy as my 94 carbines. Ballistics between the two are negligible, but .358" bullets may be easier to find than .348". I don't know what the firearms market is in Germany, but it would seem that's a pretty good price on the 71. The 94 may be priced a tad high but comes with a few extras. It's a tossup, best solution would be buy both!


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