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Old 01-28-2008, 05:59 PM   #1
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Do any of you use a pistol grip on your shotgun for bird hunting? I read somewhere that this is good for absorbing recoil and doesn't hinder pointing. Just curious if anyone actually has one on their field gun (not self defense).

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Old 01-29-2008, 09:34 AM   #2
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Can anyone think of a reason that they wouldn't put a pistol grip on a field shotgun? I'm looking for some insight here.

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Old 01-29-2008, 05:24 PM   #3
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You can't swig and aim well without a shoulder stock. It might beOK for pointing at standing felons at close range, but doesn't work well with small moving targets.
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I own a steady grip Benelli and a comfortech Benelli. They both have pros and cons to each. IMO though I like the steady grip more for just about every scenario.
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Old 01-30-2008, 11:42 AM   #5
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Just to clarify, I'm talking a pistol grip with a butt stock, not a straight pistol grip. Sorry about the confusion.

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You can't swig and aim well without a shoulder stock. It might beOK for pointing at standing felons at close range, but doesn't work well with small moving targets.
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Old 01-30-2008, 11:47 AM   #6
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Barry, thanks for the input.
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Old 01-30-2008, 12:38 PM   #7
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Though unconventional, I can't think of how it would hinder wing shooting. You need to keep the elbow of your trigger arm pointed down instead of out though.
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Old 01-30-2008, 01:12 PM   #8
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I wouldn't want one for turkey hunting. When I'm out in the field I typically walking long distances. The extra weight isn't necessary. Also I've belly crawled across fields and I wouldn't want something else to get caught in the weeds and brush as I drag or push my gun along.

I guess it depends on what you want to do with it.

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Old 01-30-2008, 04:54 PM   #9
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Clarification noted. Comment withdrawn.
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