Any thoughts on replacing a straight stock with a pistol grip stock on a rifle? I really want to buy a 44mag lever action rifle. Unfortunately, they all come with a straight stock. Do you think it would be worth it to buy one and then change it? Would this cost more then the gun to do something like this? I should have bought a Winchester 94 before they discontinued them.
Replacing straight stock with a pistol grip stock?
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I'm sure it can be done.
Check-in over at LEVER ACTION SHOOTERS SOCIETY and see if they can give details.
My .357 Mag 94 trapper and my Marlin .45-70 guide gun both have straight stocks.
Check-in over at LEVER ACTION SHOOTERS SOCIETY and see if they can give details.
My .357 Mag 94 trapper and my Marlin .45-70 guide gun both have straight stocks.
Bear,
I have not shot a 44mag however I did shoot a 30-30 with a straight stock. I just like the feel of the pistol grip stock better. I did call Marlin and want 100.00 dollars for the stock. Will need some gunsmithing to install the lever action.
I have not shot a 44mag however I did shoot a 30-30 with a straight stock. I just like the feel of the pistol grip stock better. I did call Marlin and want 100.00 dollars for the stock. Will need some gunsmithing to install the lever action.
krs
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No, Marlin used to handfit each stock to it's receiver. You'll even find the rifle serial number stamped into the buttstock wood in an invisible place when it's installed.
This handfitting means that going to Numrich to buy a stock from an old model to put on a newer model may well not work without having to do some woodcarving. In some instances the stock will not be able to make fit at all because the mounting tang of the losing rifle is longer or shorter than that of the receiving rifle.
So, even if they've long ago stopped their fine practice of handfitting each stock, one that WAS handfitted to a similar model rifle may not be adaptable to your rifle, or only adaptable with some fairly skilled fitting work.
You might find it's hard to find a gunsmith willing to take on such a project. It's fraught with the kind of pitfalls he may have to eat.
Be happy with the straight grip. You won't feel the recoil as badly and your hand will be less tired at the end of a day.
This handfitting means that going to Numrich to buy a stock from an old model to put on a newer model may well not work without having to do some woodcarving. In some instances the stock will not be able to make fit at all because the mounting tang of the losing rifle is longer or shorter than that of the receiving rifle.
So, even if they've long ago stopped their fine practice of handfitting each stock, one that WAS handfitted to a similar model rifle may not be adaptable to your rifle, or only adaptable with some fairly skilled fitting work.
You might find it's hard to find a gunsmith willing to take on such a project. It's fraught with the kind of pitfalls he may have to eat.
Be happy with the straight grip. You won't feel the recoil as badly and your hand will be less tired at the end of a day.
I've heard of people replacing a PG with straight on the 336, but never heard of anyone going in the other direction or of doing it on the 1894. If possible, it sure would not be cost effective for me. Of course I like the straight grip better. Makes for a lighter, trimmer rifle.
Marlin did offer a few PG rifles in 44 mag a few years ago. I don't know how hard it would be to find one or what they are selling for but that would be the best bet.
Marlin did offer a few PG rifles in 44 mag a few years ago. I don't know how hard it would be to find one or what they are selling for but that would be the best bet.
Maverick223
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I wouldn't spend the cash for a conversion...seems like it would get pretty spendy real quick, or you wouldn't have a well fit stock and/or lever. I don't think you will be able to tell a big difference on a .44 Magnum, if it were a .45-70 or a .450 then I agree a PG stock is a worth while upgrade. 
krs
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PG=pistol grip.- Status
