[dwhauss]

I have been using a standard stock gun, and this is whats happening to me. Thinking of changing to pistol grip.

After 40 yrs of ironwork, the wrists bend about 15deg instead of 90.
I have been noticing that mounting the gun hurts to rotate my wrist downward, and might be holding me up from getting the gun all the way up.
I have picked up some with pistol grips, or thumb hole stock, and it seems much easier on the carpals.
Anybody ever shoot with a pistol grip for ducks or fowl? I know some guys have them for turkeys, but curious about ducks?? Feedback appreciated.
BTW, its a bennelli vinci.

 

[awc16]

I have a friend that has a pistol grip on his 870 for wing shooting. He said he likes it. I tried it and it was defiantly different, but I'm sure with a little practice it wouldn't be to hard to get used to.

 

[friedcoot]

I sculled past a old guy (older than me at least) in the south bay standing on a levee holding a fire stick with the pistol grip. Looked weird but so did spinning white panels when they first came out. If it works for you, I would use it. Maybe it will be the next hot fowling accessory. :thumbsup:

 

[TXNewt]

I met a guy last year who used a benelli with a pistol grip and he said that it just took time to get used to it. If it feels better for you then go for it. If there were any advantage/disadvantage, you will be a better shot if you are more comfortable.

 

[Utter chaos]

I put one on my 870 an used it goose hunting it really seemed to kick the side of your face much worse by the end if the day i was missing birds cuz i was pulling my head away from the stock

 

[fish dog]

Wouldn't that make it an illegal "assault weapon" in Commiefornia? Oh, the horror! :fingerhead:

Seriously, if it works for you why not. I'd take two guns to the trap range, one regular, one pistol grip, and try it out and see.

 

[tomiosis12]

Wouldn't that make it an illegal "assault weapon" in Commiefornia? Oh, the horror! :fingerhead:

Seriously, if it works for you why not. I'd take two guns to the trap range, one regular, one pistol grip, and try it out and see.

I may need mistaken but I believe commifornia only banned semi auto with pistol grips so the ol 870 would be ok 👍

 

[AmericanArms1776]

Whether you have to make an adjustment for a physical limitation or you just want to do something differently, go for it! Having broken clays and dove hunted with pistol gripped shotguns for fun, I can say it is a little different feeling. However, once you accommodate for the manual of arms for that specific shogun and the slightly modified low-ready presentation the "oddness" will melt away and you are busting targets once again.

The Vinci pistol grip stocks are well designed for ergonomics but they can be long for some. So, if you can, I would recommend practicing with it thoroughly and possibly going with the short benelli butt pad for an easier time while wearing your hunting jacket. If a stock is too long (especially with a pistol grip stock) the axis of the bore to the angle of the stock creates a pivot point and leverage so that the recoil directs upwards into your face (which is what Utter Chaos was noting he experienced) - so fit is even more important when going to a pistol grip stock.

Another option that may save you a few dollars (if a concern) and keep the gun mostly the way you have known it is to add material to the existing stock's semi-pistol grip to place your wrist/hand at a more neutral angle. A chunk of closed-cell foam carved with a hobby knife and a roll of 100 MPH tape (black electrical would be good) should do the trick to create an addition to the grip that will push your hand forward and into a more neutral wrist postion. Then, once you had the addition to the grip finalized and comfortable, you could have someone make a 3D printed model based on the dimensions of the stock/your grip adder and permanently adhere it to the stock. Food for thought.