Pistol grips and recoil

[rkm456]

I'm currently looking at getting a dedicated turkey gun. I'm basically between 2 different guns. 1 has a pistol grip, the other doesn't. The question I have for those that have used both is, does a pistol grip do anything to mitigate the recoil of a 12 gauge? Thanks for any input you fine folks can offer.

[fastford04]

Idk that if a pistol grip will do much to help recoil or not but I know it's more comfortable an easier for me to steady a pistol grip gun rather then one that doesn't have one but I've used both in huntin scenarios an I still go to my stoeger first.


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[rkm456]

And I take it your Stoeger is the one with the pistol grip?

[Ralph-NY]

I have been able to shoot my vinci both ways and I dont notice any recoil difference between the 2 but like mentioned above the pistol grip holds awewome.  So if just for turkeys get the pistol grip.

[nyhunter]

the pistol grip is definitely more comfortable I'd go with it for a turkey gun for sure

[rkm456]

Thanks for the replies so far guys! I think at this point I'm between the BPS NWTF and the Benelli Supernova turkey. Obivously one is pistol gripped and the other is not, that's why I'm looking for some opinions.

It doesn't make any sense that recoil would be more manageable with a pistol grip, but for every 5 guys that say they don't notice, there's one who says they do. So I figured this was a good group to ask.

[Roost 1]

Since you are considering pump guns, check out the Stoeger P-350 with steady grip or a 835 tactical..

[cuppednlocked]

I am a firm believer that a pistol grip stock (like the Benelli SteadyGrip or Remington ShurShot) help with perceived recoil.  It won't actually change the actual force unless it adds weight.

They are 100% more comfortable turkey hunting!

[Britton40]

I am a firm believer that a pistol grip stock (like the Benelli SteadyGrip or Remington ShurShot) help with perceived recoil.  It won't actually change the actual force unless it adds weight.

They are 100% more comfortable turkey hunting!

X2. Im shooting a SBE with a speed feed pistol grip stock. Lot less perceived recoil than the Browning Silver I was shooting.

[the Ward]

I have been able to shoot my vinci both ways and I dont notice any recoil difference between the 2 but like mentioned above the pistol grip holds awewome.  So if just for turkeys get the pistol grip.

Same here with my Vinci. When I first put the steadygrip on it I didn't know if I was going to like it, but after hunting a full season in with it I have to say I LOVE it! I think that it has a little less muzzle rise, recoil felt about the same or maybe a little less with the steady grip as far as I can tell. The Vinci's don't seem to have much muzzle rise to begin with compared to other guns so my results may be an apples to oranges comparison.

[reynolds243]

i dont notice a difference in felt recoil but do very much see a difference in muzzle climb and cheek slap in my SBE2!  I won't carry a 12 gauge anymore unless it has a pistol grip.

[CrustyRusty]

I constantly go back and forth with my pistol grip on my sbe2.  Just when I think I like it, I get annoyed with something and switch back.  I've tried shooting at the range with it both ways and haven't noticed much difference in felt recoil during a same range session.  I find a standard stock easier to carry for long days afield, and since I walk a lot more than shoot, I actually prefer the handling characteristics of a regular stock better.  But then again, ask me a month from now and I'd probably say I like the pistol grip better.