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alvin · 07-09-2013, 08:43 AM

I am thinking the origin of attaching a stock to a handgun. When did it start? Was it a invention in 19th century, people started attaching stock to some large frame revolvers to increase shooting stability, and later the idea was applied on some large size self-loading pistols?

Once I saw a guy shooting a newly made 8" barrel stainless steel revolver in range. Not sure it's modified by him or it's factory configuration, the revolver had a long optical scope attached on the top. Of course, it bangs, but I wondered the effectiveness of that long barrel and scope on the revolver. The revolver leaks gas -- the longer barrel does not help much on increasing bullet speed. The DA trigger pull is heavy -- the unstable scope does not help much on aiming, it's just decoration.

Of course, that revolver cannot attach a stock due to U.S. gun law. Otherwise, at least the scope on that revolver could be helpful.

07-09-2013, 08:43 AM	#18
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I am thinking the origin of attaching a stock to a handgun. When did it start? Was it a invention in 19th century, people started attaching stock to some large frame revolvers to increase shooting stability, and later the idea was applied on some large size self-loading pistols? Once I saw a guy shooting a newly made 8" barrel stainless steel revolver in range. Not sure it's modified by him or it's factory configuration, the revolver had a long optical scope attached on the top. Of course, it bangs, but I wondered the effectiveness of that long barrel and scope on the revolver. The revolver leaks gas -- the longer barrel does not help much on increasing bullet speed. The DA trigger pull is heavy -- the unstable scope does not help much on aiming, it's just decoration. Of course, that revolver cannot attach a stock due to U.S. gun law. Otherwise, at least the scope on that revolver could be helpful.