Half pistol grip stocks (round knob)

[TxHuntermn]

Ok, so one of my first “on purpose” Parker purchases was a fairly early VH 12, 2 frame 30” with letter matching “half pistol” grip. I wanted the gun because almost without exception, the gun, guns, I have used for both box bird, and hand thrown live pigeons (for money) have been lightning model, superposed, or citori brownings. The grip is almost identical. Because of the tens of thousands of rounds i have shot that configuration, since i was 15, it just feels natural. That being said, I still much prefer a Straight stock for rising game.

[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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[Rick Roemer]

I like the half pistol grip stocks. In my limited experience- I haven’t seen near as many examples as the other grip types. Maybe they were not as popular with buyers?

[Dean Romig]

This is from a previous thread concerning the POW grip.

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