since you reload, there is also another option. midwayusa has(for now) 14" 30-30 Ackley Improved contender barrels. lee precision has inexpensive dies, that you can get at midwayusa.
it's a great barrel, and you can still shoot factory 30-30 ammo thru it. after firing, the case takes on an improved shape with 40 degree shoulders. you then reload with 30-30AI dies.
mine is very accurate, and i killed 2 deer with it last season. recoil is very tolerable.
here's an article on it.
http://www.handgunhunt.com/article_index.htmlsee article #46
at short ranges, you'd likely not notice a lot of difference, but it is really one fun gun! absolutely love it, as do several others shooting it.
