Cowboy action types say the 1873 is superior for their purposes since it shoots faster. Could be as I don't shoot Cowboy action. The '73 is certainly cooler, since it was around for a lot more of the old west when it was truly wild. That said, IMO the 92 is superior in all other respects. I've owned and shot both and the '92 is much less clunky and clanky-a lot smoother cycling. It is a lighter and faster-handling gun with better lines to it. Much stronger action enabling far heavier loads than a '73. Mike Venturino eschews the use of it as a "Sodbuster's gun", but any way you cut it, Winchester scored with the '92. They are still a viable action today with the use of even better and in some cases, stainless steels.
Nice firearm.
