shotgun stock with pistol grip

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In reference to defensive shotguns, I've seen more semi auto shotguns with pistol grip fixed lenght stocks than pump shotguns. Are there any advantages to have a pistol grip fixed lenght stock on a pump shotgun? Why are they more "tactical"? is it looks or is there a defensive application?
 
Honestly, I think its preference. I've tried both, and I prefer the straight stock on a shotgun, but the pistol grip wasn't that much different. It is "tactical" simply because the military uses weapons with a pistol grip.
 
Tacticool vs tactical

You can assume that anything patterned after military weapons will draw the "oooh" and "aaah" crowd.

Personally, I have a unique physical situation that makes a dual pistol grip setup ideal for balancing the weight of the weapon and absorbing recoil. I highly doubt that the average user has a need for either pistol grip, and some would argue that they could even become undesirable under most circumstances.
 
The chief disadvantage to any pistol-gripped long gun is weapons retention. (read Mas Ayoob on this). If you never seen this (in military combatives training e.g.), when someone grabs the front end of your weapon and twists up and back, your only options may be to let go with your dominant hand (losing the weapon, and maybe getting shot with it) or having the saddle joint of your thumb broken (before letting go, losing your weapon, and getting shot with it). Given that a tactical shotgun is MEANT to be used for close quarters confrontations, I personally would NOT want a pistol grip on mine.
 
I have a pistol grip with full buttstock on my 870 HD gun.

I just find the pistol grip more comfortable than a traditional stock which tends to hurt my wrists after any amount of time shooting and/or carrying around a heavy and heavy recoiling gun. The PG makes it easier and more comfortable to shoot, which in turn allows me to shoot it more and better.

NOTE: This not a PG-only gun. Such a setup is lunacy, IMHO.

It is really all about preference though. YMMV, as they say.
 
The 2 good sounding arguments I have heard are making your shotgun more like your carbine and making it easier to hold the shotgun one-handed when doing something like opening a door.

Since my carbine does not have a pistol grip and I have never had a problem holding on to my shotguns and I don`t like superfluous stuff hanging on my weapon, mine are still with `sporting`stocks.
 
Don't use a PG stock hunting, so I don't use it when the dove loads come out and the buckshot is loaded. My carbine and rifles all are traditional. I keep in the house what I hunt with. I'm intimately familiar with it in that configuration. I'm not influenced by video games or sci fi or what the military uses.

In the field, carrying port arms ready (as if jumping a covey of quail), pistol grips are not comfortable. This is why the "English stock" on fine doubles is straight to begin with. It's easier to carry port arms, faster to the shoulder for the shot, and more instinctive fit for pointing the gun. One does not aim a shogun, so fit and feel is important.
 
I have used a PG stock gun for skeet and trap, I use it for combat shotgun competitions...just all depends what you are use to. Many folks like the PG stock because it has the same feel as their AR, makes for an easy handling transition. Also the PG stock seems to bring the recoil down to a more inline feel reducing muzzle climb. That may be simply perceived but I feel it works for me.
 
I do not have the hand strength to hold the shotgun with my shooting hand shouldered and "pointing at the threat" and reloading with my weak hand with a regular stock. I also have short arms so I tend to mount the shotgun more angled. This 870 is my first long arm so I do not have all the basic handling skills.
 
The advantage is the user can fire/control the shotgun with one hand.
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I for one would love to see some of this one handed shotgun shooting. Not in person mind you, that would be dangerous. I'm fine with a live remote feed.
 
Shooting a shotgun one handed isn't that tough, I've done it with buck and slugs and found that hot loaded Magnum revolvers felt a lot more violent. I found the hardest part was holding the thing out there with one hand, since I was physically weak at the time.

Anyway, pistol grip stock advantages for *me* are that you can run a shorter LOP without running into thumb/face issues, and that they're a bit faster to seat into the shoulder from a low ready or to keep it solidly shouldered while moving, especially over uneven ground.

I also find them easier to shoot around a corner while shouldered without exposing your arm and shoulder.
 
I just swapped my 930 SPX's Choate pg stock for a standard style. BIG improvement. Comfort, control, and even aesthetically. Also, the obvious benefit of safety actuation being quicker for when on the trail.
 
I have a Wingmaster set up with a 21 inch rifle sight RC barrel and the Remington Sureshot pistol grip stock. It fits me pretty well and with the raised cheek rest built into the stock I'm looking right down the iron sights when I bring it to shoulder.
 
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