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Offline aglass1987

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Favorite Win. 92 or 94?
« on: October 05, 2008, 10:48:52 AM »
im a big fan of the winchester 1892 and the 94's. i was trying to figure out which one i liked best the other day but i couldnt come to a answer. just curious on which one everyone else likes better and why. it seems like the action of the 92 i like better. ???

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Re: Favorite Win. 92 or 94?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2008, 11:08:46 AM »
I prefer the 92 myself.  Smaller, lighter and once it's broke in I think it's smoother to work.  The 94 action is almost dis-jointed the way it drops down out of the action.  Course, it all depends on what caliber I need with me.  DP
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Re: Favorite Win. 92 or 94?
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2008, 12:22:50 PM »
yeah i agree with you all the way there!! i really dont care a whole lot for the action of the 94

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Re: Favorite Win. 92 or 94?
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2008, 02:22:04 AM »
I think the 92 fits the hand better than the 94, so it carries easier.  In the thick woods where I use my 92, the 94 is overpowered (bet you never heard anyone say that about a .30-30).  Since  I load my 92 in .44-40 with black powder, there is obviiously an advantage.  The .30-30 could be loaded with BP and the power levels would be about the same as the .32-40, but it would foul up really quickly.

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Re: Favorite Win. 92 or 94?
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2008, 05:59:15 PM »
'92 all the way.  The double-jointed action of the 94 jerks the rifle butt out of pocket when working the action from the shoulder.  Don't know why, but the double-jointed model 95 doesn't exhibit the same problem.  Neither the 92 or 95 have the clank and rattle of the 94.

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Re: Favorite Win. 92 or 94?
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2008, 10:55:55 AM »
Lately the one I like to play with the most is the 92 in 45 Colt ( EMF Hartford repro), but mine is not all that light, it's the 24" oct...but it's the most fun and the best action.  For more serious work I do choose the 94 carbine,  it has more power and is faster for me to get on the shoulder.