Shockstox vs. Knoxx SpecOps?

[kraigster414]

Has anyone tried both? (I know the SpecOps just came out). I am specifically interested in how the two pistol grips compare. I have heard that the SpecOps is pretty beefy. I have smallish hands so I want to make sure I getting the right one. Thanks.

 

[TOADMAN]

I just ordered the specops stock today. From what I understand Knoxx Industries started shipping the specops stock to customers about a week ago and it should take about a month to arrive because of a large amount of folks that have them on order.

 

[MrChicken]

I ordered two (for 870's) this Friday and was told they will ship Tuesday.

 

[TOADMAN]

MrChicken, I guess I'll see mine sooner than I thought! Thanks for the info!

 

[pax]

Got my SpecOps stock this past week. Took it out on Thursday to wring it out; I will be writing it up for Women & Guns pretty soon.

The pistol grip is a little beefy, but not excessively so. My medium-sized female hands didn't have any problems with it. The only possible complaint I might scare up about the pistol grip is that it's made of smooth plastic -- I mean, there are ridges in it, so it's not bad slippery, but the plastic itself is the slippery type.

Having long been a wimp about shotgun recoil, I have to say that so far I'm enamored of this thing. We'll see how it holds up over time, but so far it looks good.

pax

 

[kraigster414]

Sorry, my barrel is out at Wilson being "Scattergunized." Can't wait to try this baby out and I'm dyin' to see a shootout between the Knox SpecOps (pictured) and the Stockshox. Bring it on!!

PS: Mesa shell holder is on the right side cuz I am LH. The question comes up all the time.

By the way, you need a 3/16 ball hex wrench and handle to get this baby (Knoxx SpecOps) on tight. Just the hex wrench and no handle doesn't provide enough torque.

 

[TOADMAN]

pax, kraigster414, you two got me all fired-up and spring loaded.

 

[kraigster414]

Don't forget the Hogue grip! Tip: It will slip on a lot easier if you spray some hairspray to the insdie of the Hogue and THEN slide it over the SpecOps pistol grip. Let it dry and it will have a nice non-slip bond.

 

[Preacherman]

I've got my SpecOps stock, but I'm so swamped with relief work for Hurricane Katrina that I've had no opportunity to fit it as yet. Perhaps in a week or two...

 

[kraigster414]

Preacher, understandable indeed. And I commend you for your willingness to help. It's a disaster of unprecidented proportions. I never thought I would see such a thing in my own country. Thank you.

 

[CaCrusin]

Preacherman

Have you shot your SpecOps Stock yet?

CaCrusin

 

[Preacherman]

Not yet, I'm afraid. I sometimes think I don't have time to breathe, let alone eat or sleep! I guess I'll have to wait a few more weeks, until the immediate crush of hurricane relief work dies down a bit.