Straight Grip Premium

[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.