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Old 06-19-2012, 03:21 PM   #13
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Default Re: New to Firearm Ownership, Need Advice

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Originally Posted by Midnight Raver View Post
Some great advice here, thanks.

I'd been leaning towards a shotgun, and reading your posts here strengthens my interest in them.

Would you suggest a pistol grip?
If you mean this


not just no, but HELL NO. The whole advantage of the long gun over the pistol is that shoulder stock. Even if you are shooting it from the hip, the stock placed against your side helps in accuracy. Taking the shoulder stock off and putting that abomination on turns it into a big clumsy pistol with a 20 inch barrel. You have all the cons of both the pistol AND the shotgun, with none of the pros of either.

If you mean this


well, that would be up to you. Some people like that "AR/AK" stock. I, myself, don't, but if it appeals to you, and you can shoot it good, go for it.
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