Straight Grip Premium

[Setter Man]

Interesting discussion. PG vs English/Straight has always seemed more personal preference that technical superiority, but that's a conversation for another thread.

Let's switch this up a bit: hypothetically, how much would the gun have sold for if it were a 28 in the same configuration?

[Setter Man]

Originally Posted by Jay Gardner

Interesting discussion. PG vs English/Straight has always seemed more personal preference that technical superiority, but that's a conversation for another thread.

Let's switch this up a bit: hypothetically, how much would the gun have sold for if it were a 28 in the same configuration?

I apologize for taking this thread off track discussing SC vs PG. Back to the question I ask in my first post?

Thanks,

JDG

[Bill Murphy]

Some day, I will buy a 20 gauge Repro, because I think they are great guns. However, in the meantime, I will buy 28s and 12s, which I think are HOT. I have enough, so I recommend my PGCA friends to buy the 28 and 12 gauge Repros.

[Bill Murphy]

I probably shoot smallbore pistol grip guns better than I do straight grip smallbores. However, the straight grip guns look so much better, and that is why they bring more money. 28 and .410 Parker skeet guns are very rare, but 28 and .410 skeet guns are off the charts rare with pistol grip stocks. I think the reason for this is that most 28 and .410 bore Parker skeet guns were meant for hunting birds, not clay targets. Bird hunters liked straight grip stocks because they look good.

[Setter Man]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Bird hunters liked straight grip stocks because they look good.

In addition to the cool factor, I have always been told my forehand should have most of the actual grip on the gun and should control gun movement/swing and the rear hand should only apply enough grip to keep the gun shouldered properly and to keep the trigger finger in contact with the trigger(s). IMHO PG's are fine for single trigger guns, but double trigger guns allow me to adjust grip to more smoothly reach the rear trigger.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Bird hunters liked straight grip stocks because they look good.

I may be wrong, but I think even non-bird hunters would agree with you.

Originally Posted by Jay Gardner

IMHO PG's are fine for single trigger guns, but double trigger guns allow me to adjust grip to more smoothly reach the rear trigger.

My two Meriden 28s are straight gripped, as is my 28 Repro. Additionally, they are all double trigger guns. This notwithstanding, I find with a PG gun, in the thick cover I hunt in, my grip hand is always where it needs to be when I have to bring the gun up quickly.

[Dean Romig]

I’m primarily a bird hunter and shoot Skeet and other forms of clays games just to “stay in it” in the off season.
I prefer a straight grip because I find it faster and easier to handle a straight grip over a pistol grip. A heavier gun shooting a heavier load, for me, wants a pistol grip so I can better pull the gun back into my shoulder in order to mitigate the recoil





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[BRDHNTR]

Dean, those are my sentiments exactly. I shoot skeet and trap just to stay in shape for the field. I always shoot low gun on skeet for this reason.

[Mills]

I am becoming a big fan of Prince of Wales grips. As for the original question, straight grips look better but most of my guns have pistol grips so I am more used to shooting pistol grips

[BRDHNTR]

I have both original Parkers and Repros. I grew up shooting here in New England my grandfathers 16 ga vh on grouse and woodcock. When I hunt with that old 16 (circa 1927), I often find myself reflecting on my grandfather and Dad hunting with it.
Having said all that, my Repros ,all 20 ga, are very special to me and fun to handle and shoot..My grandson s will probably re.ember their grandfather hunting with it as they take it to the field or range. What goes around, comes around. I should add that my Repros are straight grips. My original Parkers are all pistol grips. I do like the straight grips though.