I am just about to fill my slot for a 357/38 underlever and have already decided on a Marlin.

My question is this, I really like the look of the 1894 Cowboy (20 inch octagonal barrel) but I do not see many of these in use in gallery rifle/turning target competitions. Would I be at any disadvantage in comps against the smaller 18.5 inch round barrel versions?

Obviously for precision I would think the bigger 20 inch barrel would be an advantage for accuracy but what about for the speed comps ect.

I have looked at the weights and both weigh in at 6.5 lbs and as I am built of stout girth do not think I will physically have a problem with handling the extra forward weight.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Simon