Stock+pistol grip config for general use?

[eldon519]

Couldn't find much on this with the search function. As part of a general effort to narrow down my gun collection, I'm considering selling my three shotguns and getting a single autoloader to take all of their places. It'll probably be an FN SLP 18" with a spare 26" or 28" barrel to swap out for field use.

One of the things I am considering is whether to go with a traditional stock or stock+pistol grip configuration as it is offered in post formats. Is there any disadvantage to having a PG for general field use, dove hunting, skeet shooting, etc. I know it is definitely not the traditional route, but is there a functional disadvantage? It seemed like for awhile PG stocks were gaining traction for some specialized turkey models and so forth.

Just in case it is not clear, I am not talking about pistol-grip-only stocks, rather a buttstock+pg format.

 

[rcmodel]

Is there any disadvantage to having a PG for general field use, dove hunting, skeet shooting

Yes.

1. Harder to carry at the ready while hunting and being able to change positions occasionally to rest your arm & shoulder.

2. Impossible for your thumb to reach a tang safety easily without removing your hand from the pistol-grip first.

Pistol grip stocks work best for aimed fire, like with rifle slugs, or a turkey gun, as they may help mitigate heavy recoil a little.

But they would sure slow down a good wing shot in the hunting field.

rc

 

[eldon519]

Yeah I'd thought about the safety but the SLP is a crossbolt.

 

[oneounceload]

Not the best choice for wing-shooting as RC mentioned - I prefer the "English" style stock for that since I also prefer double triggers to go with two barrels. For a gas gun, I prefer the basic pistol grip, somewhat relaxed - it allows your hand to take more of the recoil as opposed to just the web between your thumb and forefinger

 

[jmr40]

On a rifle, or shotgun dedicated to SD, deer or turkey hunting they have their place. I wouldn't want one on a bolt rifle because it would slow down bolt operation. Or on a general purpose shotgun.

 

[Sam1911]

As a general sort of thing, you can have two guns that do two different things pretty well, or one gun that does both things about half poorly.

Is there something about your current three guns that don't work for you?

If I had to make do with just one shotgun, it would have a traditional style stock.

I don't try to make one shotgun do all duties ... and they STILL all have traditional style stocks.

 

[arizona98tj]

eldon519 -- before you commit to your plans, assuming you go with an 18"-22" FNH SLP (depending on which model you get), it would be wise to actually locate (i.e., confirm with a dealer) your wing shooting barrel. Few (any?) SLP owners find them, as far as I know. I've been shooting the SLP Mark1 now for several years. Love it. Great shotgun, in my opinion.