Pistol grip vs. Regular stock

C Philip · February 1, 2005, 01:59 PM

Which do you prefer for a defensive or tactical shotgun?

1 Standard stock
2 Only pistol grip
3 Stock with pistol grip

What would you pick and why?

XavierBreath · February 1, 2005, 02:08 PM

I like a standard stock on my shotguns. I have shot pistol grips, and did not care for them. I can't shoot worth squat with them and they hurt. I never saw the need for a pistol grip hanging down from the stock either. If I have to fire it from the hip, I can do so with the standard stock. The standard stock makes a better club if you have to resort to clubbing.

Eventhough I have synthetic stocks on my HD shotguns, I believe that the argument for wood has merit. What is the argument for wood? It looks less evil in front of a Grand Jury.

YMMV

Wraith · February 1, 2005, 02:22 PM

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AUG · February 2, 2005, 12:01 AM

I see no need for a pistol gripped stock on a shotgun. I think the people that have them only like them because they look "mean". They have no advantage over a regular stock but they do have some disadvantages.

shortydoowop138 · February 2, 2005, 09:52 AM

I've shot all 3 and like the feel of the pistol/full combo..I'd never go with just a pistol grip. I just don't like the feel of it..IMO the pistol/full combo has better control than the standard..if i need to club someone after firing 8 shots of 12 gauge 00 bucks/slug then I need to kiss my azz goodbye cuz I bit more than I could chew.

February 1, 2005, 01:59 PM	#1
C Philip Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 784	Pistol grip vs. Regular stock Which do you prefer for a defensive or tactical shotgun? 1 Standard stock 2 Only pistol grip 3 Stock with pistol grip What would you pick and why?

February 1, 2005, 02:08 PM	#2
XavierBreath Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2002 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 2,800	I like a standard stock on my shotguns. I have shot pistol grips, and did not care for them. I can't shoot worth squat with them and they hurt. I never saw the need for a pistol grip hanging down from the stock either. If I have to fire it from the hip, I can do so with the standard stock. The standard stock makes a better club if you have to resort to clubbing. Eventhough I have synthetic stocks on my HD shotguns, I believe that the argument for wood has merit. What is the argument for wood? It looks less evil in front of a Grand Jury. YMMV __________________ Xavier's Blog

February 1, 2005, 02:22 PM	#3
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February 2, 2005, 12:01 AM	#4
AUG Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2000 Location: East TN Posts: 434	I see no need for a pistol gripped stock on a shotgun. I think the people that have them only like them because they look "mean". They have no advantage over a regular stock but they do have some disadvantages.

February 2, 2005, 09:52 AM	#5
shortydoowop138 Member Join Date: January 6, 2005 Posts: 18	I've shot all 3 and like the feel of the pistol/full combo..I'd never go with just a pistol grip. I just don't like the feel of it..IMO the pistol/full combo has better control than the standard..if i need to club someone after firing 8 shots of 12 gauge 00 bucks/slug then I need to kiss my azz goodbye cuz I bit more than I could chew.