I dont think I would need a pistol grip on my 1895 GLB I like it the way it is.If you need a grip to control it then you should buy a 22 then.

 

Doesn't your GBL already have a pistol grip :questionmark: :biggrin:

 

Both.


Straight: Love my 1895GS with a straight walnut stock. I really like the feel of the slimness of the stock around the lever loop - feels like I'm holding a bat handle and I love the way I can manipulate it one handed. The forend is slim too and feels nice when I am griping and shouldering the rifle.

Pistol: I also have an 1895STP 'limited' with a 16" barrel. The pistol grip and forend have a much fatter feel to them. Kinda cool to have a short stocky trapper/brush gun. It's got attitude.

They're both great. If I had to choose, I'd choose both.

 

I like the pistol grip when shooting from the bench because it's easier on my hand. Looks wise, I like them both. Most my lever guns have straight stocks though.

Key

 

My preference is the straight stocked Guide Guns.

1895gunner

 

1895Gunner - very nice. I'm seeing some gorgeous wood in that pic.

 

I also prefer the pistol grip.It makes one handed handlin much more comfy.

 

Pistol grip, I just pistol gripped my 1895M

 

Pistol grip for my shorty.

 

Pistol grip for my shorty.
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OK, I do have to say that is one sexy rifle!

 

Why mess with perfection? This is a first year 1895 with a BO prefix.

 

I like both fordifferent reasons. I like the traditional look of the straight stock on thecowboy. It's a classic. On the short brush guns like the GBL I prefer thepistol grip. Seems like it helps with maneuverability and recoil.

 

can some tell me where i can even find a 1895 big bore stock. spoke with remlin today, dont have em, dont see having them this year.arghhh..want to take my 375 winchester and do a make over, tire of it being a safe queen, been looking all day for a stock,,,marlin said any 1895 big bore will fit. thoughts, comments.....gettin me a new 45 70 next few days, found one sbl, and one stbl ummmmm....stbl i think here i come 709

 

Try Boyd's, Numrich, and ebay. But first try our For Sale forum. Post a WTB (want to buy). There's usually someone who has an extra stock or two lying around they don't need. Or someone making a PG to straight conversion.

 

You should shoot that 375 some more.I LOVE mine.
As forthe stocks, I like both.

 

thanks for all the great photos and comments.john

 

Almost forgot. Straight stocks only at this house. The only pistol grips here are on pistols, where they belong! :biggrin:

 

Bein that all of my Marlins our PG and my one Remlin GG is straight,I wouldn,t change it so I can at least have one with a straight stock.

 

Thanks Keith, hard to beat a ported shortie!

1895gunner

 

I like both so I got one of each.

 

I like the straight stock best. I've had both, pistol is fine. Straight is better for me, both in looks and feel.

Now if you are talking BLR, which you're not. I like the feel of the pistol grip better.

 

I switched my 1895 Cowboy from straight to pistol grip - and like it better now.

I also like my new 'Texan' in .30-30 with straight stock.


stewbud