Kinda depends on the cartridge for me. We have a Mod. 94 in .44 Mag. and a Mod.94 Big Bore in .356 Win. Both are light weight and have a 20"barrel and a straight stock, which suits them. My Mod.71 in .348 Ackley Improved and 1895 Marlin 45-70 both have a pistol grip stock and it suits them and the recoil generated by 250 and 405 grain full power loads. I find the heavier recoiling rifles more controllable with a pistol grip stock. Were all different and seem to perceive recoil differently.
