Straight grip vs pistol grip for level action?

[howtow]

Hi all,

I'm keen to add a lever action to my collection. It will be my first so seeking some advice regarding stocks.

I'm looking at something like the Winchester 1892 or similar.

Question is about stocks... Is there some advantage to be had with using a straight grip over a pistol grip stock?

I'm used to my pistol grip bolt actions but am open to trying something new with the straight grip if there's good reason to.

Cheers.

[VICHunter]

Question is about stocks... Is there some advantage to be had with using a straight grip over a pistol grip stock?

The advantage is they look bad ass

[lole]

Different feel for personal preference is all really...

[Lorgar]

On some (not all I don't think) that with the straight grip the lever throw is a little shorter?

Not that that would make much of a difference to you I wouldn't think...

[Bourt]

The advantage is they look bad ass

Well I'm sold!

[Seconds]

On some (not all I don't think) that with the straight grip the lever throw is a little shorter?

Hmm, the same amount of movement is required to cock the action though, no?

How does the stock effect this?