I prefer Marlins, though if I could get a deal on a Winchester, I wouldn't turn it down. (Are Marlins really that much more expensive?)

Like ButchA, I'm left-handed, and you might think that the side-eject would bother me, but I don't even notice the casings ejecting in front of me.

I think that with the new Hornady LeverEvolution ammo, levers are going to make a huge comeback--you might want to get yours soon!