Recoil pad question

Tom · 03-13-2016, 06:17 AM

Hi
Just finishing up a new stock for my DH. I realise it's no longer original, but what would be the most original pad to install ?
I am thinking Silvers orange with the big plugs or Hawkins with the vents. Not sure wich is more appropriate.
This is a 32 inch gun I don't think it ever had a skeleton but plate on it.
Second question is the original stock has quite a curve on the rear where the pad attetches.
Is this advantages or should I just cut it flat and screw the pad on ?
Thank you for any advice, Tom

B. Dudley · 03-13-2016, 08:49 AM

All this talk about pads has me tired out... At least it wont be another 28 days before it comes up again.

You cant go wrong with the silvers. They were available originally from a very early date, so they would be considered correct on pretty much any hammerless gun. Orange would have been more commonly used originally. But many do not like the bright look of a new orange pad and like the look of a newly installed red pad better. The simvers pads are available in both colors.

Dont cut the stock. A simvers pad will install (carefully) to a curved surfsce very nicely in most cases.

If your stock is original, has a curved surface on the butt and has no evidence of SSBP screw holes, it may very well have had a silvers pad originally. Does it have a small spur cut into it?

Tom · 03-13-2016, 11:19 AM

Brian
This is a new stock I just made. The original was curved, this one can be anything I want. Just wondering if there is a reason to curve it or a lot easier leave it flat.
Thanks, Tom

B. Dudley · 03-13-2016, 11:23 AM

Easier to do flat. If you ate making it new, i would recommend that.

Dean Romig · 03-13-2016, 11:32 AM

Originally ordered in 1908 with a Silvers pad.

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BRDHNTR · 03-13-2016, 12:21 PM

Time to replace that pad Dean? vintage look for sure though

Phil C · 03-13-2016, 01:49 PM

[QUOTE=Brian Dudley;190624]All this talk about pads has me tired out... At least it wont be another 28 days before it comes up again.

Lots of new potential members popping in all the time. Also not every member reads every post every day. Im still learning, not everyone is an expert.
Pity our school teachers they get asked thr same questions every year. Even several times a day if they are teaching multiple classes.

Dean Romig · 03-13-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by allen newell

Time to replace that pad Dean? vintage look for sure though

Nope... It will stay as long as I am its custodian. On my unique Parkers I prefer to keep them original in every way.

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B. Dudley · 03-13-2016, 02:03 PM

[QUOTE=Phillip Carr;190652]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

All this talk about pads has me tired out... At least it wont be another 28 days before it comes up again.

Lots of new potential members popping in all the time. Also not every member reads every post every day. Im still learning, not everyone is an expert.
Pity our school teachers they get asked thr same questions every year. Even several times a day if they are teaching multiple classes.

It was my attempt at some humor...

BRDHNTR · 03-13-2016, 03:50 PM

lol