CQB stocks & barrels

[338 RUM & coke]

I am going to buy an 870 to be used for hunting and home defense/tactical shooting.  I am considering Speedfeeds' pistol grip stock.  Check out Wilson combat and Robar shotguns though, and you won't find a pistol grip.  Although I did not read about that decision anywhere, is there a good reason?  Are pistol grips(with stock) good or not so good?

Next, i am trying to find a short barrel around 18", to be used for the tactical shooting.  Any good links or manufactures?

thanks

[DEPUTY]

define tactical shooting the use of pistol grip stocks such as speed feed are nice if you feel the need to have several contact points on the gun to steady your aim. theyare not good for weapons retenion.
 the use of a standard stock is fine for all types of shooting  spend the money on ammo and training because you can miss with a shotgun. you must find what your gun patterns.  a good set of ghost ring sights and a choked or vang comped barrel will improve your shooting much better  basic stock is your best choice for a soild check weld and accurate shooting

[338 RUM & coke]

As far as tactical, I build cardboard walls and plywood cars and shoot these with AR-15's and handguns with my brother and friends.  Our very own and affordable thunder ranch.  Because I shoot with an AR I am accustomed to the pistol grip and feel that it is easier to get the weapon up in my shoulder faster and more comfortably than with regular straight stocks.  Weapon retention is something the Marine Corps taught me about pistol grips.  But, they have been very wrong before, so they could be again.  We also use the Benelli's with pistol grips now.  If you can be just as good with a straight stock, fine.  But, is it easier with a pistol grip.  Are there any benefits to having one or otherwise?

[DEPUTY]

well as far as the differnce goes i see no advantage over one or another, as an advanced tactical instructor  for some depts local and federal i have shot about evertything out there in stocks! i find that with a proper grip and carry placement  of stock on body  that neither style made a differance in times or reaction so now it comes down to personal feel and fit.

[tx timber rattler]

I'm curious about what other owner's opinions are using Speedfeed IV on their 870's for hunting too.  I've seen the pics of varmint hunters with coyotes using speedfeed stocked shotguns and wondered how it compares to ones with traditional stocks.
 
Kenneth

[Coydog C.]

I’ve got a Benelli M1S90 “Tactical” with the pistol grip stock, and I also have a Benelli Super Black eagle with the standard stock that is my waterfowl gun. Since the stocks are interchangeable, I’ve switched and played with both. To me, the pistol grip is steadier on things I’m “aiming at”, while the standard stock is better for things I’m “pointing” at IE wing-shooting.

The pistol grip does allow the gun to be used easier one-handed, and it seems to make the felt recoil a little less. It also allows you to pull the stock up under your arm and shorten the OAL for opening doors etc.

I’d try both, and then make an educated decision.

Chuck

[tx timber rattler]

Yeah, wish I could find one to try out in gun shop or one of the gun shows.  One of the guy in the Shotgun World forum said that the Speedfeed IV feels & shoulders great, very solid & comfortable after several boxes of slugs & shots.