Re: Thinking about getting my first shotgun, I need a foregr
An autoloader may resolve some of the issues about grasping and pulling the forend, but if I understood correctly, just turning the wrist to the position needed is the main problem.
Here is what I have done, and I will try to explain my reasoning behind it. I understand that what works for me may not work for everyone else, but I'll try to explain it anyway for you to decide if it might help you
I got an Ergo 3 railed forend and installed a tango down grip on the bottom and a CAA bottleneck grip on the side. This serves several purposes.
1. The grip on the bottom can be used as a makeshift carry handle if the butt of the shotgun is tucked up under your arm.
2. The bottom grip is good for shooting from the shoulder to help manage recoil and to help cycle the action
3. The grip on the side works surprisingly well for instinctive shooting and from the hip or for around corners.
4. If the shotgun is shouldered, I often use both the bottom and side grip at the same time. It's surprisingly comfortable that way. I grip the bottom with my fingers and wrap my thumb up and around the side grip.
And this is to maybe show it better than explain it
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSGcM5-Hk-8[/youtube]