I have and carry the Marlin1895m and mine is ported, it’s short and sweet. Recoils about like a hot 45-70 and very loud. If you don’t reload, ammo is difficult to find and seems the brass is too. I do reload or I would sell mine. Nothing a good 45-70 couldn’t do if that matters to you. In my opinion, .444 is easier on the shoulder but not a whole lot of difference in my opinion.
