I checked out a few posts on the thread about splinter forends. A couple of them got me thinking...
I'm not a high-volume target shooters. Several posters who do shoot a lot mentioned that the beavertail forend, pistol-grip stock gave them more control over the gun.
My question is: how much control do you really need?
I shoot SXSs with splinter forends and straight stocks. I've never felt like my guns are getting away from me or that I don't have a good grip on them. I've never felt like control is an issue. I feel like it has more to do with the proper mount, lead, etc.
So what's the advantage of the beavertail/pistol grip? Does it have more to do with target shooting? Or is it more psychological, or perhaps related to what people are used to in O/U target guns and rifles?
Thanks
OWD
