Half pistol grip stocks (round knob)

[Hixie]

Dean, do you think what you show would be considered more of a true Prince of Wales grip as compared to a Parker half pistol grip?

I have a DH 12 gauge with 30" barrels and a Parker half pistol grip, but I use it more for turkeys. I've shot a peasant or two with it and I do like the handling and appearance of the rounded pistol grip style. One day I hope to own a gun configured for upland bird hunting with that grip style. I think upland hunting would be a truer test for whether it provided an advantage in handling compared to a standard pistol grip or straight grip stock.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Ted Hicks

Dean, do you think what you show would be considered more of a true Prince of Wales grip as compared to a Parker half pistol grip?.

Ted, here’s the letter. It’ a “half pistol grip” according to Parker Bros. In 1896.

Again though, I consider the best grip, ergonomically speaking as regards handling and control, is the true ball grip which has a definite and pronounced swell considerably wider than the wrist of the grip as shown on the 1896 CH.

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