Last Call Saul Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 howdy! I load my 1897 with a strong hand with 2 shells at a time - so one is held in my hand when first shot fired. that shell rubs on my stock pistol grip area leaving ugly marks after only 3 matches and some practice... what can be done about it short of taping it up? I can't be the only one who has this problem thanks
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, Last Call Saul said: howdy! I load my 1897 with a strong hand with 2 shells at a time - so one is held in my hand when first shot fired. that shell rubs on my stock pistol grip area leaving ugly marks after only 3 matches and some practice... what can be done about it short of taping it up? I can't be the only one who has this problem thanks Tape...oh no...not again. Tape is a no-no. If you are concerned about the cosmetics of your competition firearms, yer probably in for a world of disappointment. Try looking for beat up stocks and use them...switch 'em out so to save your pretty wood. Good luck...
Last Call Saul Posted June 7, 2021 Author Posted June 7, 2021 not really worried, but was thinking to avoid the damage if possible...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Quote - A piece of leather or similar natural material may be attached to the butt-plate or butt-stock. This includes the “wrist”/grip portion of the buttstock. SHB p.34
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 I also grab 2 with strong hand (right) but never touch the stock with them. I keep them with my fingers. I do not palm them. Plus, once my shooting starts, I really don't touch the pistol grip area. I only come down with my trigger finger to the trigger. ..........Widder
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I also grab 2 with strong hand (right) but never touch the stock with them. I keep them with my fingers. I do not palm them. Plus, once my shooting starts, I really don't touch the pistol grip area. I only come down with my trigger finger to the trigger. ..........Widder Bottom round first
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Bottom round first Exactly. I think I might have one of my 'Dryfire' practice videos that show it on Youtube. But very few folks ever watch em..... ..........Widder
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Exactly. I think I might have one of my 'Dryfire' practice videos that show it on Youtube. But very few folks ever watch em..... ..........Widder Nownow! Yer still an YouTube Star!
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Holding extra round between thumb and first finger and pulling trigger with second finger keeps round off stock.
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 OR: Skip the Pump Handle shotgun and just source up a nice simple Hammer Double I know. I know. that didn't exactly address the OP's question. It's MONDAY after all
Last Call Saul Posted June 7, 2021 Author Posted June 7, 2021 Just now, Colorado Coffinmaker said: OR: Skip the Pump Handle shotgun a source up a nice simple Hammer Double I know. I know. that didn't exactly address the OP's question. It's MONDAY after all I will have both eventually!
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Or shoot left handed. And load with the right hand. I pull 4 shells and never get any shell scuffs on the wrist of my 97. The forearm on the other hand looks like a woodchuck attacked it.
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, Creeker, SASS #43022 said: Or shoot left handed. And load with the right hand. I pull 4 shells and never get any shell scuffs on the wrist of my 97. The forearm on the other hand looks like a woodchuck attacked it. Our good OLE buddy, Red Knee, does the left hand shooting and right hand load technique. He also pulls 4. He's also lightning fast..... ..........Widder
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Just now, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Our good OLE buddy, Red Knee, does the left hand shooting and right hand load technique. He also pulls 4. He's also lightning fast..... ..........Widder We had so much in common until you referenced speed.
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted June 7, 2021 Posted June 7, 2021 Sorri..... Being 70 has made me think I'm a tad slower. I still feel nimble (Santa Fe River Stan calls me 'NimbleSOB') with no restricted arm/hand/finger problems. But eye sight, mixed with NO hearing, keeps me out of the Top Gun categories. Can't complain...... life is good! ..........Widder
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