Pistol grips on rifles came into poularity with the advent of intermediate cartridge, select-fire assault rifles, right? ARs, AKs, etc...
Is the purpose of the pistol grip on these rifles for controlling the gun when firing full auto? Is that the main reason? Are there other reasons?
I've handled a few PG equipped rifles, and fired an AK once, but it just feels wrong to me somehow, not natural. Now, most of my experience is with my 12 gauge. I have a PG stock (folding) for it, but I don't care for it. The standard field stock is quicker to get a grip on, easier to handle, and shoulders better (more naturally), notwithstanding the fact that the other stock is a folder.
So why is the PG such a must have item for a modern "assault rifle"?
I'd love to have an M-14, but $$$ will make it an AK, most likely. With a pistol grip? You bet.
-boing
Is the purpose of the pistol grip on these rifles for controlling the gun when firing full auto? Is that the main reason? Are there other reasons?
I've handled a few PG equipped rifles, and fired an AK once, but it just feels wrong to me somehow, not natural. Now, most of my experience is with my 12 gauge. I have a PG stock (folding) for it, but I don't care for it. The standard field stock is quicker to get a grip on, easier to handle, and shoulders better (more naturally), notwithstanding the fact that the other stock is a folder.
So why is the PG such a must have item for a modern "assault rifle"?
I'd love to have an M-14, but $$$ will make it an AK, most likely. With a pistol grip? You bet.
-boing