A while ago I've posted a thread in the shotgun section asking people about the differences between classic busstock and a buttstock WITH a pistol grip (not PGO) (here is a thread BTW: http://thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=389555)
I also did some more independent research, and also visited a gun shop to try both types of buttstocks.
So now I know exactly what are the pros and cons of each type. To summarize:
Classic:
*Much quicker to grab and make a proper grip with a firing hand. IMO, it's the most significant advantage it has.
* should you have to use it an an impact weapon you do not have to change a firing hand grip. ( I think for HD, it is a significant advantage since in confined spaces it is quite possible to get in a situation where you can only hit the adversary.)
*Less likely for the shotgun to get stock somewhere when you are trying to pull it out in a hurry.
With a pistol grip:
*Much harder for someone to take the weapon away from you. IMO, that's the most important advantage of this type of buttstocks.
*More comfortable to fire from the hip. (At least for me)
*As an impact weapon, you can hit someone much harder with a forward thrust. (but other things like butt-stroke can be done quicker with the classic stock)
*More comfortable to fire with a single hand. (You might be wounded, carrying a baby, opening a door, dialing 911, etc...)
*More comfortable to carry in a low ready. (or other ways of caring it while maintaining firing grip)
Now, the question I have is, based on the advantages of each type, that I listed above. What would be a better choice for me, considering that it will be used primarily for home defense (probably 98% of it's use, not considering practice) and occasional defence in wilderness and very rarely in the vehicle?
Thanks in advance!
I also did some more independent research, and also visited a gun shop to try both types of buttstocks.
So now I know exactly what are the pros and cons of each type. To summarize:
Classic:
*Much quicker to grab and make a proper grip with a firing hand. IMO, it's the most significant advantage it has.
* should you have to use it an an impact weapon you do not have to change a firing hand grip. ( I think for HD, it is a significant advantage since in confined spaces it is quite possible to get in a situation where you can only hit the adversary.)
*Less likely for the shotgun to get stock somewhere when you are trying to pull it out in a hurry.
With a pistol grip:
*Much harder for someone to take the weapon away from you. IMO, that's the most important advantage of this type of buttstocks.
*More comfortable to fire from the hip. (At least for me)
*As an impact weapon, you can hit someone much harder with a forward thrust. (but other things like butt-stroke can be done quicker with the classic stock)
*More comfortable to fire with a single hand. (You might be wounded, carrying a baby, opening a door, dialing 911, etc...)
*More comfortable to carry in a low ready. (or other ways of caring it while maintaining firing grip)
Now, the question I have is, based on the advantages of each type, that I listed above. What would be a better choice for me, considering that it will be used primarily for home defense (probably 98% of it's use, not considering practice) and occasional defence in wilderness and very rarely in the vehicle?
Thanks in advance!