Tennessee Snuffy Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Folks Why are most of the cowboy rifles made with a straight stock vs a pistol grip? Tennessee Snuffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 One reason is that (for me) its easier to handle. Another reason may be that the appearance is more in keeping with being “period” and ?easier to carry in a saddle scabbard(?). Very often, if you go with stock checkering, it arrives with the “pistol grip” design, or whatever it’s called.....then, it has to go back. Personally, I prefer the straight stock design, with no checkering. But, likes and opinions vary. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 All my Uberti 73's are pistol grip, I went with them because of the checkered stocks. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 48 minutes ago, Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 said: All my Uberti 73's are pistol grip, I went with them because of the checkered stocks. Randy Yep...and more than likely one is shooting pistol grip shotgun so matching grips....well sort of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I'm not a historian, but maybe that's the way the originals were made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Originals were mostly straight stock, but pistol grip was made as well, mostly special order I imagine. One reason for not as many shooting the pistol grip is that they cost more than straight stock. Since laser engravers can easily checker or otherwise engrave forends, less need for buying a checkered rifle. And BTW, there are also straight stock Ubertis with checkering available (18"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I have both and can't decide which I like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Mars Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 49 minutes ago, Laramie said: I have both and can't decide which I like best. Do you notice a difference when shooting them? I picked a buddies pistol grip 73' last weekend, I was kinda surprised that it didn't feel odd compared to my straight stock. Thanks, Tully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 i dont notice the change in shooting my 22s - i grew up with both always shot both and my hand seems to adjust - i think you might if you did not have a past with both , but im just guessing here as i dont , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Tully Mars said: Do you notice a difference when shooting them? I picked a buddies pistol grip 73' last weekend, I was kinda surprised that it didn't feel odd compared to my straight stock. Thanks, Tully Not really.. they both seem equally comfortable to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tully Mars Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Laramie said: Not really.. they both seem equally comfortable to shoot. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I don’t think there’s a significant difference between the two. You’re only holding it by the grip when you pick it up anyway. After that your contact points are shoulder and end cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 I'm pretty sure that you meant "semi-pistol grip." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 Stick with straight grip as the Demtards will be banning pistol grips next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 The British invented and perfected wing shooting. The Brits prefer to shoot at birds with the hand on the shotgun's forend controlling the swing. The straight grip stock was designed to intentionally "weaken" the shooter's dominant hand, to keep it from taking over control of the swing. I guess when you are shooting at several hundred birds a day, it becomes important. On rifles, I don't know. For our game, get the one that looks and feels the best to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On January 31, 2020 at 5:19 PM, Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 said: All my Uberti 73's are pistol grip, I went with them because of the checkered stocks. ^^^^ this too.. but I had been shooting a straight stock '66 and I couldn't plant my cheek down on it to find sights.. Had to hold my chin against the stock My pistol grip '73 I can plant my cheek and I'm lined up with my sights.. Rance That's just my thinkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 The pistol grip versions run about a $100 more so they have got to be better guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highwall Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I personally prefer the look of the straight grip (not as fancy). Ruger No 1 and No 3 compared. My 1885 straight is checkered so the feel is as good as a pistol grip in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I've only used pistol grip stocks on all three of my 73's only because I think they just look nicer. Have shot some stages with others straight stocks and noticed no real difference. Of course I've always had this thing for Mrs. Howel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 A PG stock helps in controlling torque twist in hvy recoiling guns. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highwall Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: A PG stock helps in controlling torque twist in hvy recoiling guns. OLG Agreed! I've not seen a rifle in .458 mag or 50 caliber without pistol grips. But .22 Hornet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Snuffy Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for all the good information. Bottom line from what I gather is that buy and play with the one you like and have fun!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 20 hours ago, Tennessee Snuffy said: Thanks for all the good information. And if you like to read further discussions about this topic, here's the thread from November and this is the one from December Btw, the more significant difference than pistol grip vs. straight stock is imho the crescent rifle style vs. the flatter carbine style butt stock plate. Equanimous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Junky Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Checkering & looks...….other than that no difference IMO. Also the PG weighs a tad more if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 I like straight stocks, ESPECIALLY on my SxS shotguns. Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Straight stock for scabbards with no checkering are best while horse packing/riding. Since only a few of us see the need, most lever rifles have checkered pistol grips. That's the same reason that high true riding boots with mule ears, small square toes, riding heels, spur and built up sole forward of the heel have largely disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 first lever gun i bought, was sitting in the rack at the local sporting goods store (it had a straight stock and no checkering). that’s been my preference ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 my first had a pistol grip , but that was a few lifetimes ago , im in your court - straight grip no checkering is what my eye goes to every time these days , as i mentioned i dont notice much when shooting but gotta love what you shoot - right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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