Silver Dollar Drifter Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 What are your preferences? Which came into history first?
Anvil Al #59168 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Pistol grip for me. Why??? Just look at it. Which came into history first?? Don't know. Don't care. But know some might.
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 The straight-sided lever on the straight stock is much more comfortable for me to operate at match speed. The convex outer lever side hits my fingers wrong on the opening stroke.
Pit Bull Tex Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 My rifles are straight,But I don't care because a don't hold it when I shoot.If I hold it I get told not to.
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 I shot straight stock in '66 Yellowboys fer about 8-9 years.. Got a new '73 this spring.. got pistol grip... I handled a few that my pards had and liked 'em Rance Thinkin' ya oughta' handle 'em too..
Olen Rugged Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Pistol grip across the board... Chevy or Ford? Mary Ann or Ginger? Whiskey or whisky? Your choice, as always, may vary... Olen
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 The straight stock came first historically, on the guns we shoot. I shot straight stocks since '99 in '66 and '73's, but this year got my first pistol grip. I like it fine and actually don't feel any difference when shooting it, but others seem to have their preferences. The pistol grip rifles cost about $100 more, so that influences some decisions.
Preacher Kid Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Straight..plus the way i hold pne when i shoot, the pistol grip does nothing for me. Plus it costs more for something thats not even gonna help me and just looks uglier...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 pistol grip for cryyin out loud why it is more comfortable for cryyyyin out loud mileage will vary I have an old carpetenters wrist, it needs all the comfort it can find these days
Silver Dollar Drifter Posted October 8, 2013 Author Posted October 8, 2013 So far, straigth stocks have the lead. I really would be interested in dates & history of each too. Any ideas where to research?
Madd Mike #8595 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 most folks have to wait for a pistol grip straight stocks seem to be easier to buy just my thought bout it all
Wyatt Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Pistol.......Straight.......Pistol......Straight....have both ..........Oh Hell, the only thing I'm sure of.......Bailey Quarters
Go West Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 John Wayne used a straight stocked '92, as did Chuck Connors. don't forget Jimmy Stewart in Winchester '73. Most of the TV shows and movies used straight stocked guns. Once in a while you might see a Marlin, but it/they were probably straight stocked as well. For some strange reason, the pistol gripped guns seem out of place.
Outrider, SASS #72622 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 I have both. Can't really tell a difference!
Cuban Crisis Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Which came first historically as far as a 73 is concerned was the straight stock. I am assuming you are asking about deluxe models. Deluxe models in the originals are defined by how fancy the wood is and the checkering. The first model 73 deluxes only came with straight stocks. At least that's how I understand it to be. Hope this helps. CC
Ketchum Quick, SASS #72923 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Straight. Look at your hand and you will see why. KQ
Olen Rugged Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Which came first historically as far as a 73 is concerned was the straight stock. I am assuming you are asking about deluxe models. Deluxe models in the originals are defined by how fancy the wood is and the checkering. The first model 73 deluxes only came with straight stocks. At least that's how I understand it to be. Hope this helps. CC There were abundant numbers of fancy pistol grip 1873's from the get-go. Winchester also had a very busy custom shop that produced variants that were not catalog items. http://www.gunsinternational.com/popup.cfm?id=100381244&num=2&pic=100285929-2-L.jpg
Madd Mike #8595 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 my hand (wrist actually) likes the feel of pistol grip long guns
Cuban Crisis Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 There were abundant numbers of fancy pistol grip 1873's from the get-go. Winchester also had a very busy custom shop that produced variants that were not catalog items. http://www.gunsinternational.com/popup.cfm?id=100381244&num=2&pic=100285929-2-L.jpg
Cuban Crisis Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 The 73 in your photo is not a first model 73. The question was which came first the straight stock or pistol grip. In 73 there were no first models in pistol grip that have ever surfaced, but I could be wrong!! Either way it's a great topic. CC
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 I like the looks of the straight stocked guns. As shallow as the curve on a '73 is, I can't tell much difference in shooting them. Not like the sharper curves of some of the Marlins and Winchesters, like the 1886 and Model 71. While not legal for main match rifles, I like them but don't care for the pistol grip.
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 I guess I am just numb in more places than one as I honestly cannot tell any difference by feel. And I can miss just as many just as slowly with either style.
Mustang Gregg Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 :FlagAm: For the low recoilling rifles (like main match SASS). I like straight shape. But if I'm shooting a .45-90, make it pistol grip contour. BTW: I have a Win M-24 SxS that I really love. But it is painful to shoot with that damn English style stock. I'm looking for a pistol grip butt stock for it. Mustang
Silver Dollar Drifter Posted October 9, 2013 Author Posted October 9, 2013 The 73 in your photo is not a first model 73. The question was which came first the straight stock or pistol grip. In 73 there were no first models in pistol grip that have ever surfaced, but I could be wrong!! Either way it's a great topic. CC I did not post a photo, so unsure about what you saw. I agree it is a great topic & surpised at the number of responses. Thanks.
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 I did not post a photo, so unsure about what you saw. I agree it is a great topic & surpised at the number of responses. Thanks. Cuban Crisis was commenting on the picture link posted by Olen Rugged. In his book Winchester Lever Action Repeaters, Vol. I, Arthur Pirkle states that pistol grip '73's were "quite rare."
Cowboy Junky Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 I think if you plant your thumb there may be advantages one way or the other.....but for me once the gun is on my shoulder my hand never touches the frame so it doesn't matter at all while I'm shooting it. I have both and can go back and forth without noticing which one I'm shooting......so for me it's more about which one looks better than how they function.
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