Pistol grips - good or bad?
- Thread starter jerichoholic_ninja
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English (straight) stock is a matter of choice typically offered as an either/or option on double guns. Some say the straight stock slides or flows to the shoulder easier in the field. Others prefer the ease with which a pistol grip secures itself over the forearm when the breech is open.
I prefer both, this seems to work for me. Yet one more excuse to shop for another gun.
English (straight) stock is a matter of choice typically offered as an either/or option on double guns. Some say the straight stock slides or flows to the shoulder easier in the field. Others prefer the ease with which a pistol grip secures itself over the forearm when the breech is open.
I prefer both, this seems to work for me. Yet one more excuse to shop for another gun.
I think that a good pistol grip fit to the hand of the shooter allows the shooting hand to be in the best position to trigger the shot. I think that a good pistol grip allows the move and mount without any weird strain on the hand wrist and forearm. I think that a hand positioned by a good grip allows the shot to be triggered without any unwanted movement being transfered to the gun and away from the target.
I think that the English should admit their mistake and abolish the straight grip on their doubles
On the other hand, I think that a bad pistol grip is no better than a straight grip
I think that the English should admit their mistake and abolish the straight grip on their doubles
On the other hand, I think that a bad pistol grip is no better than a straight grip
awesomeame
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One thing to think about with companies putting pistol grips or thumbhole stocks on thier shotgung...the grip changes, but the safety stays in the same spot. Make sure you can still easily/quickly flick the safety off with the grip you choose.
I ran into this with my mossberg thumbhole turkey gun--took it rabbit hunting this fall and the safety is on top of the receiver, far from the grip. With my bulky gloves I couldn't get my hands from the grip to the recevier and back before mr. bunny was gone. No probs when a turkey is coming in nice and slow, but I found it nearly impossible to get the safety off fast enough for rabbits. So I walked the rest of the day with the safety off, NOT something I like doing...the mossberg still kills rabbits though regardless lol
Matt
I ran into this with my mossberg thumbhole turkey gun--took it rabbit hunting this fall and the safety is on top of the receiver, far from the grip. With my bulky gloves I couldn't get my hands from the grip to the recevier and back before mr. bunny was gone. No probs when a turkey is coming in nice and slow, but I found it nearly impossible to get the safety off fast enough for rabbits. So I walked the rest of the day with the safety off, NOT something I like doing...the mossberg still kills rabbits though regardless lol
Matt
What do you mean by traditional?
I have found that the shotgun is a lot easier to shoulder during hunting conditions where I ware a few extra layers. I also find that in certain situations it makes the gun easier to carry.
Having an adjustable stock with a pistol grip, ie Knoxx pec ops, makes it real easy to adjust the shot gun for the few extra layers I throw on in the winter
Having an adjustable stock with a pistol grip, ie Knoxx pec ops, makes it real easy to adjust the shot gun for the few extra layers I throw on in the winter
Point of view
How long is a piece of string?
I think both suit shotguns equally well, in other words, each is both traditional (been around for generations) and functional depending on how used and how liked.
I agree with Kwatro, both are good.
How long is a piece of string?
I think both suit shotguns equally well, in other words, each is both traditional (been around for generations) and functional depending on how used and how liked.
I agree with Kwatro, both are good.
Then you are corrected. A good pistol grip lines up the hand and forearm strength wise in the best way to absorb recoil. Take the forestock out of the equation. Imagine your shottie is a pistol. With a straight handle, or a pistol grip? Which would allow your hand and arm arm to best point and handle the shot?
Now look at your open gun hand. Point your trigger finger and bend your bottom three. Now position you bottom three fingers and pretend you are holding a pistol grip. Note the position of the trigger finger? Now do the same thing but pretend you are holding a straight griped stock. Note the position of your trigger finger? Which position would give you the best trigger control, keeping in mind that detonating the round without moving the gun is best.
Not handling a straight grip properly often results in the bad habit of hanging the gun from the trigger hand instread of griping it. Weird gun movement results. This bad habit can also result from a pistol grip that is not right for the shooter.
I'll correct you too. Because of the more natural position your wrist will thank you for using the pistol grip.
