Prices of any 357/38 carbine have gone astronomical. So unless you snag a deal or find one locally you may not be able to get one reasonable.
Between Marlin and Henry, as both are close on price in normal times, I had preferred Marlin because their offerings are between 1/2 and 1lb lighter than the equivalent Henry. I think that is because the Marlin uses the 1894 receiver.
I would rather shoulder a 6.25-6.5lb rifle than a 7-7.5lb rifle.
Yeah, if I'm going to have to shoulder a heavy rifle it may as well be a .30-.30.
