If you’re into faster pointing rifle, I think you’ll like the straight grip. If your are more interested in holding the rifle for a bit longer, I think you’ll like a pistol grip. I have both.
I had a model 64 30-30 and a 94 30-30. The 64 had a pistol grip and the 94 had a straight grip. I liked the 94 more.
I find there’s another piece to the puzzle as to what i feel what is best. I have a heavy ‘86 in 45-70 and an ultra-light 336 in 45-70. The Marlin is much more fun to carry but my fingers inside the lever suffer when shooting heavy loads. The ‘86 has a pistol grip and the Marlin has a straight grip.
If I were to buy a Marlin in 357 it would be a straight grip.
If I were to buy a 35 Winchester…
