Straight Stock vs. Pistol Grip

[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.

[Randy Roberts]

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.

I am in disagreement with the "old timers" concerning a "quick" trigger choice. At the flush of a bird not over a point the front trigger goes first for me every time and I don't think I could change it if I had to. Maybe if I really worked on it but that ain't gonna happen.

[C.O.B.]

I have a BHE Damascus barreled live bird gun and it's a straight 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.