Thread: Rifle grip shape - Why?

Originally Posted by MB

I've always thought the pistol grip was about trigger, and to a less extent recoil control but what do I know? I've used straight stock shotguns which were lovely to hold, but less accurate in my hands. Obviously, there are lots of other factors, but that's the impression I've been left with.

An old guy told me the straight grip who guns were made that way so that when you pulled the front trigger you slid your hand back to position for the rear trigger....well that was his explanation!

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

An old guy told me the straight grip who guns were made that way so that when you pulled the front trigger you slid your hand back to position for the rear trigger....well that was his explanation!

Absolutely correct!