modified stock into a pistol grip

[bdo]

edit: updated pic below

I have lurked here on and off for a few years and I keep finding myself coming back to single shots. I looked through the FAQ but did not find anything about this pistol grip.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/589774/choate-pistol-grip-h-and-r-nef-12-16-20-410-gauge-composite-black

My question is about the legality of this grip. Wouldn't adding this grip to a shotgun even if the overall length is over 26" create an AOW?

[TxGun]

As long as the barrel is a minimum of 18" and the OAL is a minimum of 26", it's legal.  On a single-shot like the Pardner, the barrel is obviously going to have to be longer than 18" to get you to the 26" OAL minimum. Aftermarket pistol grips for just about every shotgun under the sun have been offered forever. As long as any shotgun configuration meets both (not either/or) of the above minimums, it's legal in the eyes of the BATF.  (And, of course, most people like to add a 1/2" or so all around just to be sure their gun is compliant).   

[quickdtoo]

Use the advanced search for Choate Pistol Grip, it's been discussed before several times.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php?action=search

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,238248.msg1099353207.html#msg1099353207

[Markus]

To legally use this pistol grip on a topper/ pardner the barrel has to be 22". It's actually printed on the grip. It is a fun thing to play around with but has little practical use. There's a pic of me shooting one somewhere .

[bdo]

Thanks for the info guys. I wasn't positive after reading the ATF's site and I want to be sure before I modify my current stock. I don't want to break any laws. I plan on shaping a pistol grip out of the wood that's on it now. The attached pic is the shape that I am shooting for and will come in at 26.5".

Edit: Excuse the bad pic. I am no photoshop artist.

[bdo]

This is what I have after some work to the stock.

[jpshaw]

OMG!  I've been doing it backwards all these years.      BTW bdo that's a great looking pistol grip you have there.
 
   

[Couger]

As long as the barrel is a minimum of 18" and the OAL is a minimum of 26", it's legal.  On a single-shot like the Pardner, the barrel is obviously going to have to be longer than 18" to get you to the 26" OAL minimum. Aftermarket pistol grips for just about every shotgun under the sun have been offered forever. As long as any shotgun configuration meets both (not either/or) of the above minimums, it's legal in the eyes of the BATF.  (And, of course, most people like to add a 1/2" or so all around just to be sure their gun is compliant).

Good post / answer!

[bdo]

Thanks jp