Speedfeed Pistolgrip OR Knoxx CompStock

[NozlerAtClemson]

I want (or think I want b/c I don't have any experience with pistol grip shotguns) a speedfeed or other pistol grip buttstock and I want to not have my shoulder sore after a lot of range or training time so a knoxx industry compstock is also wanted. Unfortunatly, I can't have both.

I know what the advantages and disavantages are but w/limited experience I don't know what is more important.

This is going to be going on a Mossy 590 20"

<PS> Yes, the COPstock is sorta what I want but how comfortable is the wire stock?

 

[MrMurphy]

No pistol-grip-only shotgun is "comfortable" to shoot unless it's a .410. Most aren't terribly accurate shot that way either except for removing door hinges, etc.

The Knoxx Copstock is a good compromise. if you REALLY need the short length, it cuts down the recoil as well as the length, and the wire stock from what I've read is decent, more comfortable than other wirestocks are due to lower recoil.

The fixed, solid recoil reducing CopStock would be better.

 

[NozlerAtClemson]

btt, any other replys? please

 

[mnrivrat]

I personaly have never been recoil sensitive. The major solution to your question I think lies in just how much shooting and with what loads are you thinking about ? If that adds up to becoming uncomfortable with a standard butt stock then the cost of the Knoxx compstock is justified. (assuming you can live with the 13.5 inch LOP.) I'm not at all convinced that the copstock version is a compfortable option.
I have never been fond of the pistol grip butt stocks and see no advantage in them. I however also have no problem with them and any other butt stock that includes a pistol grip. Pistol grip only hardware is mostly useless.

So - my vote here , understanding that recoil reduction is an advantage to you, would be to go with the Knoxx compstock . The pistol grip and speed feed features are not a big advantage IMO .

 

[Dave McCracken]

Buy a case of light loads, or the newer Superlights. 7/8 oz will be nigh optimum.

Get your shotgun fitting you, use up that case and see if you still want the Compstock.

That last has had mixed reviews here. Check the Archives.

PGs only on shotguns are egregious except for VERY specialized and limited usage.

Full stocks with PGs offer little advantages by my lights. Goof fit, form and practice are essential. Get good with what you have, then decide what is needed and what isn't.

HTH....

 

[Correia]

Here is my in depth review of the Compstock, back when it was from Houge. www.thefiringline.com/forums/showth...light=compstock

 

[NozlerAtClemson]

I am going to go with play with the shotgun as is and go from there. Thanks for the advice.