What is the advantage of a pistol grip and full stock on a shotgun?

Question

I've seen these conversion kits for shotguns that replace the butt of the gun with a another butt that has a pitsol grip below. So it's still shoulder-mounted, but you grip the pistol grip instead of the beginng of the butt. Is there any advantage of this? Here is an example of what I'm talking about: http://www.popguns.com/shotgunaccessories/atitacticalstock.htm

Answer 1

While the "military style" pistol grip appeared on shotguns intended for tatical and combat roles, it was rapidly embraced by everyone from trap-shooters (example? the Benellii M-1super 90)
to hunters, (turkey hunters love these) to police and home defense owners.
This style of stock was made possible by the revolution in synthetics as gunstock material.
(It is nearly impossible to make a full-pistol-grip stock out of wood - the grip tends to break off, because the grain runs parallel to the axis of the bore.)
Some folks just like the way it feels better, the way it shoulders, the way they don't have to twist their wrist as much, ..The fact that it looks cool and modern...
If they learned to shoot a gun on the Uncle Sam plan, the pistol grip will remind them of their dear old M-16.
They say it shoulders faster, and points more naturally.
Does it?
Try one for yourself and you tell me.
There's nothing wrong with any style stock that gives you an advantage, whether it's actual or percieved.









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Answer 2

Bound's hubby here:

Traditionally, shotguns were used for bird and small game hunting. The traditional shotgun stock has either a straight grip, semi-pistol grip, full pistol grip incorporated into the traditional stock. This enhances pointability and shootability for the hunter.

The new stock conversion kits that incorporates an AR15 type pistol grip separate from the stock serves two (questionable) functions. First, the pistol grip contributes to a tactical "point from the hip" and shoot use. Second, if you notice from alot of the postings here, many of the users here are drawn to a gun because of it's "coolness" factor (note: this is not meant to malign other respondants to this question, but it reflects what seems to be a growing theme of many users of Y!A). They disregard the function of the arm.

There seems to be a trend among some gun owners and after market parts manufacturers to trick out guns and make them as Hollywood as possible ala "Terminator" effects.

Do these tactical modifications work? I don't know. I do know they can increase the concealability of longarms that can make the gun owning life of traditional, legitimate gun owners difficult in an ever increasing anti-gun environment.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Okay, I'm going to try to answer by explaining why I DON'T like a pistol grip on a shotgun. I bought one once to try out because I figured they made it for a reason. And here's what I figured out.

I don't like pain. Switching to a pistol grip stock from the wood stock on my Winchester 1300 Defender increased recoil to a level that made it painful after four rounds. The Pistolgrip stock weighs a good amount less than the wood stock it came with. Less mass (re less weight) equals more felt recoil. Also, with the factory stock, you could probably control the recoil well enough to fire once without the support arm if it was a do or die situation. The pistol grip twisted too much in my hand to fire without the support arm. If it were me, I'd get the tactical foregrip with the flashlight attachment, but leave the wood stock on the back.

Answer 4

if you shoot for self-defense use a but stock with a pistol grip underneath.
if you just use a pistol grip and you are put in a situation where your life depends on it and you use a pistol grip with a heavy load like a slug or 00 buckshot it might either hurt your hand or result in you dropping your shotgun. the people who use pistol grips either are trained professionals or have very strong grips. for regular people who want a self defense shotgun you need stability and a butt stock with a grip is as stable as you are going to get. depends on application and what type of ammo and what kind of shotgun you use. an 18 or 20 guage go for a pistol grip a 12 guage with a short barrel and used for self defense than you are better off with a pistol grip butt stock combo.

Answer 5

First, they're both pistol grip. One is just stock-less. In the end though, it should really come down to what looks the best. The full stock isn't nearly as comber-some as those bozos above say it is. The pistol grip is actually sometimes more irritating when in battle

Answer 6

It comes down to, "whatever floats your boat".
I compete in IPSC three gun matches where a shotgun is used. I tried the pistol grip but went back to a more conventional grip. A number of other shooters swear by the pistol grip. Nice thing about the new plastic stocks is they cheap enough to buy one of each.

Answer 7

Pistol grips on shotguns have their place. I personally am not a fan of them however, especially on a hunting shotgun. While I'm comfortable with the pistol grip on an AR15 I simply don't feel comfortable with them on a shotgun.

But it is simply a matter of personal preference. If you like them and feel they make the gun more comfortable for you to shoot, or add to your control or make you a better shot by all means, use them.

Answer 8

I like the ergonomics of the pistol grip. Although the gun appears to be an assault style weapon, Grandpas old pump shotgun becomes a modern firearm. I have a lot of aches and pains and being able to hold a firearm with my wrist in a neutral position enhances the shooting experience.

Answer 9

More firm and way better grip which improves accuracy.