Pistol grip shotgun for 3 gun?

pauls said:
In divisions with tube fed shotguns, it will be rare to find someone at the "top level" using a pistol grip.
In open division which allows box fed magazine shotguns, it will be rare to find a gun that doesn't have a pistol grip at the "top level"

If we look at IPSC shotgun, where the sole focus is performance with the shotgun, there were basically none to be found being used at the past few world championships in tube magazine divisions.
Out of hundreds of competitors from around the world, if there was one in use, its wasn't due to trying to gain a performance advantage over everyone else, and they were not in contention for a spot on the podium.


For the OP,
Definitely use what you have until you get the experience to know what you want and need in your equipment, then you can upgrade accordingly.
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Haha exactly my thoughts! Basically if ur quad loading then sure, i agree the pistol grip gets in the way and requires time costing hand changes. But for a box mag fed shotgun a pistol grip compliments it like a spoiler compliments a Formula one car.
 
CV32 said:
There as many, and probably more, conventional stock shotguns in use at the top of 3GN competition as there are pistol grip shotguns.
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You sort of changed the channel here...We were talking about detachable mag fed shotguns in relation to pistol grips...

CV32 said:
I can see it offering a marginal advantage, but one that can be easily matched with training/practice. There are, as well, many mag fed rifles and a few mag fed shotguns without pistol grips. (Not that I am against pistol grips, by any means.)
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As has been stated, with tube magazine shotguns, the pistol grip is a hindrance, but for a detachable mag shotgun, the ergonomic advantage of a pistol grip is unquestionable.
 
Innavedaw said:
You sort of changed the channel here...We were talking about detachable mag fed shotguns in relation to pistol grips... As has been stated, with tube magazine shotguns, the pistol grip is a hindrance, but for a detachable mag shotgun, the ergonomic advantage of a pistol grip is unquestionable.
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That wasn't my intention, and I am aware of the difference and I'm not challenging it.

Ask a subjective question about why a person likes a pistol grip on their box fed shotgun and folks automatically assume you're against it. Which isn't the case at all. Rest was just chatter. :cool:
 
I am looking forward to be a 3-gun newb at some point also.
I have to get some action shooting experience with the pistol first and get through COVID hurdles before venturing into 3 gun.
I am just looking for fun, don't need to be a contender.
I have a Ruger PCC in 9 that should work for a rifle. So my questions are in regards to a shotgun purchase.
I have looked online at a Canuck Sentry and a Mossberg 590A1. The Canuck is currently available...the Mossberg is not.

Is the Mossberg 590A1 with 9 shot capacity a good 3 gun/general purpose shotgun choice?
 
Thanks but says : "Out of Stock" just like too many other things this last year.
How about a Remington 870? Unlike the Mossy, you can swap out chokes?
 
The advantage of a pistol grip stock is better control when the support hand is off — like mag changes as mentioned. Also why they’re more common in tactical applications where the operator wants the support hand free to open doors etc...sometimes with a collapsible stock to accommodate body armour.
 
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