Straight Stock vs. Pistol Grip

[Shawn Greene]

Originally Posted by todd allen

Theoretically, a straight grip gun is a better choice in the field, when coupled with double triggers. Easier to make quick trigger choices, is what we were told by the old timers.
Pistol grip guns, on the other hand, are supposed to be better suited for target shooting. I have had plenty of both, and think the lines have been blurred. There are certainly plenty of purpose built target guns, with straight grips, single triggers, and no safeties.
The one thing I know for sure is, the prices go up with straight grips.

It makes sense to me that the straight grips would bring more money since there are fewer of them out there. Rarity usually equates with higher value.

[todd allen]

Some think straight grips look better.
Some like blondes, some brunettes. Some Fords, some Chevys, etc. I like both. Ambiguity intended ; )
I think it comes down to rarity.

[Wild Skies]

In 2000 I visited New England Arms in Kittery Point, ME. While looking over their extensive selection of Parkers I mentioned to their sales rep Steven McCarthy that the Parkers with straight grips seemed to be priced higher than those with a pistol grip. He replied "Yep, generally speaking a straight-grip Parker is valued at ~$1000 more than a comparable Parker with a pistol grip."

[Shawn Greene]

Wow, that is impressive. Thanks for the feedback. I like your art work of the geese.

[James L. Martin]

After 50 years of shooting both straight and pistol grip ,I must say I shoot pistol grip much better for unknown reasons. I do think that most guns do look better with a straight grip stock. Long barrels and a straight grip sure looks great. As far as double triggers needing a straight stock , I never found that to be the case.

[C.O.B.]

I think the key to double triggers is stock fit vs configuration. I have my reservations about the $1000 increase in value of straight vs pistol grip.

[Mills]

The early hammer guns usually have straight grips and have some of the best lines of any Parker.