Author Topic: straight or pistol grp (Read 1617 times)

animal · « **on:** August 30, 2005, 06:10:19 AM »

In a 358 BLR w low power scope what wuold you pick?

pagris · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2005, 07:33:21 AM »

Animal: All four of my BLRs are the straight grip models, including two in 358. For field use, I find the straight grip model to be very convenient to carry - it is easy to keep one's fingers in the straight lever (with your trigger finger outside the trigger guard) and carry the rifle with one hand for short periods when you are maneuvering through brush, etc., enabling you to use your other free hand for support or for holding back limbs, etc. And you still have a hand position that allows for quick shouldering and firing, if need be. On the bench, I belief the pistol grip would probably be a little more comfortable to hold, but most people don't buy BLRs for bench shooting (especially in 358!).

Great rifle and a great cartridge.

animal · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2005, 08:44:23 AM »

thanks for the come back Pagris. Your info makes alot of since. The straight stock for practicality vs the pistol grip for looks and target.

Rick Teal · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2005, 11:27:36 AM »

I'm in the straight grip camp myself. The gun works so well with the straight grip, and the pistol grip doesn't feel right. Besides, I like the look of the straight gripped model better. BTW mine's in .358 as well.

animal · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2005, 03:53:31 AM »

Thnak you for the input. The straight grip is the way I'll go. Both feel fine to me but the straight seems easier to carry and may shoulder a little quicker.

NYH1 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2005, 01:42:17 PM »

I prefer the pistol grip stocks myself. I have a Winchester model 88 that has a pistol grip stock and both my Marlins (35 Rem. and 444 Mar.) have the pistol grip stock. I'm think about getting a Browning BLR in 358 Win. too, I'll get that with a pistol grip stock as well. Its personal preference!

Graybeard · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2005, 03:28:48 PM »

As far as I'm concerned rifles should have pistol grips and double barrel shotguns with two triggers should have straight grips. I've had them both ways and see no advantage to straight grips except when you have double triggers so you can quickly and easily slide your hand to the second trigger.

animal · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2005, 04:27:08 AM »

well, my 15 yr old son is a lefty and already has a LH 7-08. Since he will probably end up using it more than me I let him choose. He likes the look and feel of the pistol grip and I like the no barrel band and the sling swivel studs on the pistol grip. Since we already have the 7-08 and 308 in bolt actions the 358 lever makes since although my 30-30 Marlin is probably just as good out to so many yards.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2005, 05:22:45 PM »

Put me down for the pistol grip camp! I've never been able to carry a rifle yet by the grip area. They don't balance well there, because they have more weight forward when held by the gip area. Most lever guns balance on the forearm, near the receiver, that's why most have the bluing worn off near the forearm. I always carry mine at the balance point, and so the grip doesn't matter for the carry.
What does matter is the way it feels when it's at my shoulder. The straight grip looks great, but it puts my right hand at an awkward angle, while a pistol grip leaves it closer to normal comfortable position for me.

John Y Cannuck · « **Reply #9 on:** September 02, 2005, 02:13:02 AM »

I'm in the straight grip camp. I have both, on lever guns, but personal preferance is the straight grip.
I seriously doubt there is any advantage to either grip. Just preferance. The BLR with the pistol grip is just wrong. IMO.

Lead Poison · « **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2005, 08:04:15 AM »

Hands down...I prefer the PISTOL GRIP!!!!!!! They feel sooo much better in my opinion than the straight grip.

Savage .250 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2005, 11:02:30 AM »

pistol grip...........Personal preference.

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

john.41 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2005, 10:58:09 AM »

Well if we're voting, put me down for straight grips. Its the only reason I haven't bought a Marlin FG.

Slamfire · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2005, 07:13:42 PM »

For carbines I like the straight grip, for rifles the pistol grip. I don't understand that but it works for me. :lol:

JOE MACK · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2005, 10:18:45 PM »

For my oft broken right wrist, I'd have to go with the pistol grip. It feels more natural to me than cranking my wrist down to hold a straight grip. I also think it looks more elegant than that relative of a 2x4. :twisted:

Ganjiro · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2005, 01:49:39 AM »

Something about a slab sided, exposed hammer, 2 piece stock levergun just don't look right with a pistol grip, maybe okay for a model 88 Win or a Sako Finnwolf but not on the short action BLR. Just call me an old fogey.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 24, 2005, 09:59:02 AM »

How could anyone not love the look of an old deluxe pistol gripped rifle? Straight grips are nice, but not nearly as deluxe looking, or feeling!

cadjak · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2006, 07:45:21 AM »

Put me into the pistol grip collumn. I bought a Marlin 1895 LTD III and swapped parts with a member of the straight grip camp.

We like what we like. Ain't that how it's supposed to be?

Savage .250 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2006, 04:02:12 AM »

As all of my rifles are of the "pistol" grip type, i`ll go with that.

" The best part of the hunt is not the harvest but in the experience."

Winter Hawk · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2006, 02:30:27 PM »

Cadjak,

Could you go into a little detail on the swap? I have thought about changing my Marlin 336 to straight grip, but the tang is curved. Is that no matter? Did you change the tragger plate/lower tang along with the lever? But what about the upper tang? Clue me in. would you?

Thanks!
-WH-