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Caleb, why a straight stock? Gil Same here. Shoot it a while as is before changing grip style. JR
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Looks is the only reason to have a straight gripped gun, IMO. No way do most shooters have as good control of a recoiling gun with a straight grip as they would with a pistol, or at least a POW, grip. I accept straight grips on some of my 410s because, it's next to impossible to get some of them otherwise, a little slender gun looks good with a straight grip, and there's next to no recoil to contend with. But, to me, they look funky on a pump gun or a jammamatic. But hey, if you shoot it lights out, that's what counts.
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I haven't dealt with that stock company, but, I have bought new wood for an older gun from Ithaca, in Upper Sandusky. They offered to put new wood on my model 17 Remington, which, was tempting. They also produced straight stocks for Ithaca 37s.
I can't speak to "control" differences 'twixt straight and pistol grips, but, my informal bird count over the years shows the very great majority were killed with straight stock guns. Yes, I hunted with both styles of stock, but, just do better with a straight stock. On grouse. Woodcock too, but, haven't shot any, recently.
Best,
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Caleb, why a straight stock? Gil Gil, I honestly don't have much of a good reason - I wish I did. I just kind of like them. Ever since I saw a picture of Frank Woolner's Winchester Model 59 auto with the English stock (his grouse getter), I just thought it looked kind of interesting. To my eyes, it looks interesting on a pump as well. I've also owned two O/U guns with English stocks and I enjoy them. I think someone else on the board has a Winchester Model 12 with an English stock... Ted perhaps?
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Not me. My first year model 1912 20 gauge wears a reproduction stock from an Italian company-Sile, perhaps? I've forgotten the name.
But, it is a full pistol grip. I do own about half a dozen pump guns, perhaps 5 more than I need, but, I like 'em all.
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Sorry Ted!
I remember who it was. It was Lloyd...
Lloyd, if you happen to read this thread, please chime in with your thoughts!
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Another Ithaca question...
The barrel on my gun has the same serial as the receiver, however it also has a "-4" following the serial string on the barrel. Did Ithaca make different barrel weights and could this represent which barrel weight it was? Just speculating...
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Straight stocks on pumps.....I've tried both and both work. I sold my M12 in 16 and I do miss it. Probably not as critical on a pump but still nice (if it fits, it's all about fit...& weight).
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-4 is the choke. Full in this case. 2 is mod., 1 IC. etc.
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Another Ithaca question...
The barrel on my gun has the same serial as the receiver, however it also has a "-4" following the serial string on the barrel. Did Ithaca make different barrel weights and could this represent which barrel weight it was? Just speculating... No, Dude. That indicates a full choke. No promise it still is, but, it left Ithaca a full choke. Shorter barrels are lighter. Longer barrels are heavier. Not much more to it than that. Best, Ted
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