Grip configuration - Page 2

Dean Romig · 08-24-2009, 09:16 PM

Dave, I've found that to be the case on the Repro's that I own and those I've handled - that the PG stocks generally have more drop than the straight grip. And that goes along with Jay's observations of original Parkers with straight vs. pistol grip stocks.

Wild Skies · 08-24-2009, 09:59 PM

I just measured five Repros for D@H...a 28-ga. with a pistol grip has the least amount of drop and a 12-ga. with a straight grip has the most amount of drop.

Dean Romig · 08-24-2009, 10:05 PM

Well that blows my theory all to tarnation.

When ordering a Repro could the customer specify the drop? Not to say one would be specially made for him but that one might be selected from stock with the required dimensions?

Wild Skies · 08-24-2009, 10:14 PM

I'm not sure about custom dimensions regarding D@H, but custom LOP was listed as an available option in a couple of the Parker Reproduction brochures.

J.B. Books · 08-26-2009, 07:52 PM

Curious, how prevalent was the straight grip configuration on the SBT?

Autumn Daze · 08-26-2009, 08:37 PM

Pete,According to the "Parker Story" pg.406 approx 1/3 of SBT trap guns had straight hand stocks.The book lists 1,912 guns made.So that equals about 637 guns with straight grips give or take....

J.B. Books · 08-26-2009, 08:51 PM

Thanks Dave, interesting to see it was more common on the SBT as a percentage of production.