pistol grip?

[possummanplus3]

I recently bought an 870 express (HD purpose only) with 2 rd. extention. Haven't shot it yet but most people seem to reccomend against the pistol grip. Does that apply even if it has the knox compensating grip stock as well?

 

[41magsnub]

What most people are concerned about are pistol grip only shotguns.

That said, the stock recommendation is a normal stocked shotgun without all the fancy toys. Then spend the cash that would have been spent on gadgets on practice ammo.

 

[chuckusaret]

I have a pistol grip only Mossberg 500 12 ga 20" barrel. I have all the trick after market junk for it but not installed. TactiKool is not good for HD. I am a very good shot with mine but it takes a lot of practice

 

[earlthegoat2]

Im not a fan of pistol grip stocks as I like to keep my sporing platforms and HD platforms similar for obvious reasons.

 

[nekwah]

I have a pistol grip for my express, i think its an ATI but i forget. I like it, i dont see any need for anything else besides a shorter barrel if it comes equipped with the 28" barrel which i suppose urs didn't. The pistol grip forends seem pointless to me but ive never actually handled one.

 

[Badger Arms]

Pistol grip stocks (with a shoulder stock attached) are good for several things. First, they are good for recoil control. Since the recoil goes into your shoulder AND your strong hand, you can recover more quickly for follow-up shots. The second reason is for retention. If somebody tries to grab the muzzle and spin the gun out of your hands (spooky how easy it is) then you have more to hold on to. For me, it also keeps my thumb from smacking me in the cheek when I shoot high-brass loads, especially when leaning forward. I'm a tall guy.

BTW, Choate and Speedfeed are the only brands I like. Tried and didn't like the Knoxx. Refuse to patronize ATI after I saw one of their POS SKS stocks once.

 

[shoey]

The recoil is also the main arguement against a pistol grip on a shotgun, I feel. By putting the recoil more inline with your shoulder, you reduce muzzle climb, but increase felt recoil. When shooting already stout loads of buck and slugs, this is a bad thing. Your recovery may be quicker, but you're going to take a pounding.

Now, I realize this wont matter when the adrenaline is going and all, but it will when you're practicing....

 

[Badger Arms]

I've found the opposite to be true, that pistol-grip stocks help you absorb recoil. Recoil is, after all, subjective. My hands aren't as fragile as many. I don't have a problem shooting .44 Magnum one-handed with wood grips. Of course, I work for a living too.

 

[Brian Dale]

My shoulder is constructed better for absorbing recoil than the web of my trigger hand. Besides, I haven't put enough thousands of rounds through my guns to start changing the stocks. I need to spend my money on ammo and targets.

YM, as always, MV.

 

[lipadj46]

My shoulder is constructed better for absorbing recoil than the web of my trigger hand.

If you shoot the shotgun with the butt stock in firm against your shoulder the web of your hand should no be absorbing much recoil from a pistol grip. If you shoot sloppy though yes you can hurt your hand.

 

[chuckusaret]

I would like to add that I found that the addition of all the after market junk interfered with the intended HD function of the gun. Yes, I do have $500 worth of extras for a $265 shotgun that adds very little to the intended use of the gun. A tricked out shotgun does draw a crowd at the range. If you like tactikool I recommend you use all Choate parts.

 

[spudster]

Yeah if you can't hoss your couch off the floor without straining.

You dont need a pistol grip.