Thoughts on pistol grip stocks.

[megalomaniac]

never used one, so no input. If the pistol grip hangs on stuff going thru brush or adds any weight to the shotgun, I certainly wouldn't want it. Having gone to a 'less is more' approach after shelving the 10g, I mostly keep stuff simple unless it provides a huge advantage (like switching from a bead to a reflex sight... TOTALLY worth it).

 

[Gravey]

If the pistol grip hangs on stuff going thru brush

This is my first thought on a pistol grip. With the surshot stock on the 870 it was a non issue since there wasn't anything to hang on.

 

[Setterman]

Heard you were cool, but didn't realize you were that cool

Your diverse vocabulary is quite impressive. How's high school going?

 

[REN]

never used one, so no input. If the pistol grip hangs on stuff going thru brush or adds any weight to the shotgun, I certainly wouldn't want it. Having gone to a 'less is more' approach after shelving the 10g, I mostly keep stuff simple unless it provides a huge advantage (like switching from a bead to a reflex sight... TOTALLY worth it).

doesnt add any noticeable weight, at least on the one I have. As far as hanging on brush I never had an issue with it in the 4-5 years I hunted with one personally.

A pistol grip does provide a big advantage whether people believe it or not. It allows a proper wrist alignment on the gun that reduces stress when holding for long periods of time. It also absorbs recoil more natural to the body vs a non pistol grip just using simple physics. there is a reason a lot of precision shooters use them more often then not.

Now on a shotgun that is used more for instinct and moving targets it doesnt make as much sense but for turkeys it is a perfect solution

 

[Hduke86]

I have a dedicated turkey gun that has a pistol grip. It definitely helps hold steady. I've had multiple surgeries on my right wrist and holding a normal stock on a shotgun can be a killer. The vertical grip makes it much more comfortable with the recoil coming back into my palm. This is the kind I have

 

[Rockhound]

The ergonomics of the pistol grip in the turkey woods make them awesome. At least to me.

 

[puppy]

I really like mine, this is my 870 20 ga. 18.5" barrel with a Phoenix Kicklite on it. I am setting up an Encore 20 ga right now and it has an M4 style stock on it too.

 

[Wrangler95]

My 935 has a pistol grip that I really like,it makes holding in a shooting position alot easier.Mine has never hung on anything!I guess it is different strokes for different folks!Almost forgot,it soaks up some of the felt recoil which is also a plus!

 

[Longbow2240]

I'm not a fan. Shot a few over the years and just wasn't for me.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

Swapped to a pistol grip with adjustable stock on my 20 gauge turkey gun last season. It's definitely a more comfortable hand/wrist position...for me at least. Never had an issue with it hanging or snagging on anything while moving thru the woods. On a standard field/dove gun, it wouldn't feel right but for a dedicated turkey gun with a red dot...it pairs up really well for comfort and control.

 

[Huntaholic]

Not for me, but you do you Scotty P!

 

[Bon3_Daddy]

Pistol grips or thumb hole stocks, in my experience, need an optic like a reflex style or a tubed red dot.
Just my experience.

 

[muddyboots]

I use eotech and it sits a little higher on barrel so I love my shur shot stock. I even have a thumbhole on my encore rifle.

 

[ROVERBOY]

I've got a Stevens 320 with one but, never used one on a turkey gun.

 

[Hevishot 13]

I've got eleventy seven turkey guns and most have pistol grips. Almost a must for me being a lefty and all.