[donning flamesuit]
That's what you get for not getting a Marlin.:-)

Seriously though, I had both a Marlin 1894S and a Winchester '94 Trapper at the same time. After experiencing the recoil of each, I still have the Marlin. I gotta say I somehow liked the look of the Winchester a little better. Prob'ly all the Duke movies, I guess.

If you should get the chance, try some 'Specials in your '92. Still chuckin' a big bullet but with less masochism. Or even some Magnums but loaded with about 11 or so grains of Unique.