SorenityNow

Hey all..
do you guys think a pistol grip is a good idea on a home defense shotty? I dont shoot much with that type of shotgun, but im always lookin to step up my game. It seems like Tacstar and Hogue are good brands. What your input? If you own this type of weapon, then what grip and and shotty do you like?

DDelambre

I have a Tapco T-6 collapsable stock/pistol grip on my Mossberg 590. Works great for hip firing, but shouldering it, not so much since the stock isn't comfortable against my face. Its more of a "Tacticool" mod for appearance.

Ruger mark

Slightly shorter than the pistol gripped 500 or 590 and you can snug it to your shoulder to open doors while still keeping it pointed where you want.

TheWall

I have the Benelli M4 Tactical which comes with the pistol grip and I love it. It's definitely a different feel with the pistol grip. Maybe it's just me but I feel like I have more control with this type of grip. Benelli Shotguns | Benelli M4

JimB120

I think if you are more experienced with shooting handguns, as I am, then the pistol grip seems familiar, and gives you better control.

If your greatest experience is with rifles, you may feel more at home with the more conventional stock.

As noted, the pistol grip in my experience gives a firmer grip if you are turning loose of the forearm to open doors or the like.

Like anything, the more you practice with whichever you have the more "right" it will feel to you. I personally like the pistol grip on the stock, but not the forearm.

BuckeyeBlast

Conventional wisdom is that pistol grips are a poor choice, but I prefer it. I'm not recoil sensitive, shoot my pistol grip a lot, and I control it well. It's easier for me to get back on target quicker than with the more cumbersome stock. That's just me, and I'm not one to preach that's what's best for me is best for everyone.

lafflin rand

You are better getting a youth stock equipped shot gun than a pistol grip model. The recoil wth a pistol gripped 12 guage can be disconcerting. The pistol grip shotgun can also point very poorly.

Amigo Will

Full stock is better,just as fast and more accurate.Also better for butt stroking to the head

TheWall

I feel differently about this obviously. The pistol grip actually helps you hold the stock against your shoulder thus reducing effects of recoil and it doesn't have any effect on pointing of the gun. Someone also stated it has a bad effect on accuracy. Hog wash is all I can say to that. To the OP'er I suggest you try one and make up your own mind as to which you prefer. With the pistol grip there is nothing between your eye and the rear sight which actually helps with accuracy in my honest opinion.

SorenityNow

Anyone with a remington 870 pistol grip?

KKBMTGG/go army

Dang right Will, I agree.
Pistol gripped shotguns art never your best option, sept maybe for breaching but thats it.
Well, maybe for taking cool pics.
This is not full stock with a pistol grip but rather just the pistol grip which of course just ain't great.

JimB120

Hmmmm..... are you talking about a shoulder stock with a pistol grip, or a pistol grip only Cruiser type weapon?

I like the pistol grip on an AR type adjustable shoulder stock, but have no interest in the pistol grip only.

SorenityNow

I took a look at foldable shotgun stocks. But that just seems like im going on a " half cocked " idea. The weapon factory usually has their weapon correct so its sometimes not a good idea to start adding your own crap.. Id rather spend money on a good grip than a foldable stock because it dont seem like you can strike a good blow to the head with a foldable stock.. And the truth is i dont really plan on using my shotgun for a baseball bat.

JRICKARD81

For home defense you probably wont be shooting far so just a pistol grip will be easier to handle indoors as for accuracy, its a shotgun indoors, just know what is in the behind the BG!!

SorenityNow

Remington and Mossberg has these Super Shorty shotguns.. Here is a youtube video of the different style. Serbu Super Shorty - YouTube