Opinions, big bores with straight stock or pistol grip?

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Opinions, big bores with straight stock or pistol grip?

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I personally love the sleek look of a straight stock, but wonder if there is any benefit in control or recoil management with a pistol grip stock on a big bore lever gun. I've found a deal on a standard Marlin 1895. If I got it I would probably shorten it to Guide Gun spec, but wonder about keeping the pistol grip stock. I notice when shooting my 1894c with its straight stock, my right hand takes a natural cant that would pretty much match the angle of a pistol grip anyway. So I would like to hear everyone's opinion and experiences on the subject. Thanks
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Post by RSY »

I heartily agree with your suggestion that the heavy hitters benefit from a pistol-grip stock when it comes to recoil.

Many times have I wished my BB94 .375 Win. was really a BB64. :idea:

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I have both and both work fine but I have to say I prefer a pistol grip.
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Same here, PG for me.
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Post by Andrew »

RSY wrote:I heartily agree with your suggestion that the heavy hitters benefit from a pistol-grip stock when it comes to recoil.

Many times have I wished my BB94 .375 Win. was really a BB64. :idea:

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Post by Borregos »

I have both but prefer the straight stock.
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Post by Malamute »

I prefer the straight grip stock for looks and handling, but the OLD Winchester PG's aren't too bad, they were not very tight.

I'd happily trade the pistol grip on my 71 for a straight.
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Post by TedH »

For actual shooting I prefer pistol grips. For aesthetics, I like straight. That's why you have to have several examples of each. :wink:
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I like the straight grip. I like the looks because I like the feel. However, it is the buttplate width, drop, pitch and comb design that really determine how a stock handles recoil.
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TedH wrote:For actual shooting I prefer pistol grips. For aesthetics, I like straight. That's why you have to have several examples of each. :wink:
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Post by edsguns »

I own a .444 Marlin with pistol grip, a .450 BLR with straight grip and a .325WSM BLR with pistol grip. They all recoil about the same, I'd say. I prefer the pistol grip look and feel. I also think there's not enough difference in feel that you shouldn't simply buy what looks good to your eye.
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Post by nemhed »

Another question then, is your trigger hand subjected to more punishment under heavy recoil with a straight stock versus a pistol grip?
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Post by Mich Hunter »

I have a Marlin in both straight and pistol grip. Recoil is the same, but I can get faster follow up shots with the piatol grip. The staright grip I need to drop out of my shoulder to cycle
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Post by Lastmohecken »

Hobie wrote:I like the straight grip. I like the looks because I like the feel. However, it is the buttplate width, drop, pitch and comb design that really determine how a stock handles recoil.
I agree, either one can work very well, if everthing else is correct. Too long a length of pull, bothers me more then about anything else, and I don't like a slick buttplate like on the Browning 95 has. I have been thinking about changing mine over to a thin rubber pad or checkered steel buttplate for sometime.
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Post by Sharptop »

I love the straight grip. On shotguns and rifles. I find I have much better "feel" or connection to the gun for putting it up into firing position.

The last two years I've had occasion to shoot fast running deer with my Marlin 1894 SS .44 mag. Both times I killed the deer but could not remember exactly how many shots I fired. The cycling took place almost as an automation, it did not enter my awareness at all.

So I like the straight or English stock, as shotguns are referred to.
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Post by 1886 »

I like the look of the straight stock but IMO there is no arguing the superior recoil handling abilities of the pistol grip. 1886.
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Post by Jayhawker »

I prefer the pistol grip for the heavy hitters as I feel it helps me deal with the recoil better, but prefer the straight grip for the pistol calibers. The straight is quicker handling for me.
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Post by old goat »

...In the straight grip vs. pistol grip, for whatever reason, I prefer the straight grip. Stocks with pistol grips do not handle well for me.

...I really cannot see how the pistol grip would help with recoil. To each their own! :roll:

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A straight stock on a lever gun just looks right!!! :D
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Post by homefront »

I have both, and the only difference I feel is before I pull the trigger. The pistol grip deludes me into thinking it's better, because it feels, well, like a pistol. There is absolutely no difference in felt recoil, or in follow up speed, as I hold the rifle to my shoulder using the forearm when I cycle the action.
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I prefer a straight grip, more for looks than function, but I do feel it is slightly more comfortable as well.
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Have both, like both.
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I like the looks of the straight wrist best, but the pistol grip is more controllable under recoil.
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