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[[Image:Caroline-pontet-p1000527.jpg|thumb|300px|Protruding hand grip (on right) of the [[SIG SG 550]] (protruding)]] |
[[Image:Caroline-pontet-p1000527.jpg|thumb|300px|Protruding hand grip (on right) of the [[SIG SG 550]] (protruding)]] |
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[[File:Mosin-Nagant M1939 - Finland - AM.006968.jpg|thumb|300px|Stock with semi-pistol grip on a [[Finland|Finnish]] M39 [[Mosin–Nagant]] rifle.]] |
[[File:Mosin-Nagant M1939 - Finland - AM.006968.jpg|thumb|300px|Stock with semi-pistol grip on a [[Finland|Finnish]] M39 [[Mosin–Nagant]] rifle.]] |
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[[File:Mosin-Nagant karbin m1938 Ryssland - AM.032891.jpg|thumb|300px|Straight or English stock (non-pistol grip) on a [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] M38 [[Mosin–Nagant]] carbine.]] |
[[File:Mosin-Nagant karbin m1938 Ryssland - AM.032891.jpg|thumb|300px|Straight or English stock (non-pistol grip) on a [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] M38 [[Mosin–Nagant]] carbine.]] |
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On a [[firearm]] or other [[tool]]s, a '''pistol grip''' is a distinctly protruded [[handle]] underneath the main mechanism, to be held by the user's hand at a more vertical (and thus more ergonomic) angle, similar to how one would hold a conventional [[pistol]].<ref>Vladimir Chichkov, [https://www.usashooting.org/library/Instructional/Pistol/mar_april_2011_pistol.pdf Grip & Gripping] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616120718/https://www.usashooting.org/library/Instructional/Pistol/mar_april_2011_pistol.pdf |date=2021-06-16 }} / USA Shooting news March/April 2011</ref> |
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In firearms, the pistol grip is located behind the [[trigger (firearms)|trigger]] and generally held by the hand that operates the trigger. [[Rifle]]s and [[shotgun]]s without pistol grips are generally referred to as having "straight" or "upland" (shotguns only) style [[stock (firearms)|stock]]s. Some firearms, starting from a 1840s Belgian carbine,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20l/a%20lesoinne%20et%20pirlot%20gb.htm|title=Liège Gunmakers through their Work; 1800 - 1950}}</ref> and most automatic weapons in the 20th century (e. g., [[Chauchat]] MG, [[Thompson submachine gun]], [[AK-47]] assault rifle), have a second [[vertical forward grip|frontal pistol grip]] (or [[foregrip]]) on the firearm's [[forearm (firearm component)|fore-end]] to be used by the support hand for better stability in operation. |
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Pistol grips can also serve multiple functions, such as a [[magazine (firearms)|magazine]] housing (in [[semi-automatic pistol]]s), [[bipod]] (in some foregrips) or tool storage device (for spare [[electric battery|batteries]], [[firearm maintenance#Lubrication|gun oil]]/[[firearm maintenance#Cleaning|cleaner]], [[hex key]]s, etc.). In few firearms, like the Finnish [[Kk 62]] [[light machine gun]], the pistol grip is also used as a handle to charge the weapon. |
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Pistol grips are a defining feature in United States [[gun law]]. A forward pistol grip on a pistol is restricted under the [[National Firearms Act]]. Pistol grips which protrude below the weapon and are not integrated with the shoulder stock (i.e. as part of a [[Stock (firearms)#Styles and features of stocks|thumbhole stock]]) are currently regulated in some states and were regulated by the now-expired [[Federal Assault Weapons Ban]]. In the context of that law, the [[National Rifle Association]] deemed pistol grips a "cosmetic feature".<ref name="NRA040913">{{cite web |author=<!--no byline--> |date=September 13, 2004 |title=Finally, the End of a Sad Era--Clinton Gun Ban Stricken from Books! |url=http://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal-legislation/2004/finally,-the-end-of-a-sad-era-clinton.aspx |publisher=National Rifle Association, Institute for Legislative Action |location=Fairfax, Virginia |quote=Law-abiding citizens, however, will once again be free to purchase semi-automatic firearms, regardless of their cosmetic features, for target shooting, shooting competitions, hunting, collecting, and most importantly, self-defense.}}</ref> |
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Pistol grips are regarded as a defining feature in [[Gun law in the United States|United States gun law]]. Pistol grips that protrude below the weapon but are not integrated with the [[shoulder stock]] (i.e. as part of a [[Stock (firearms)#Styles and features of stocks|thumbhole stock]]) are currently regulated in [[Gun laws in the United States by state|some states]] and were regulated by the now-expired [[Federal Assault Weapons Ban]]. |
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| ⚫ | Tools with pistol grips run the range from [[hand saw]]s to [[pneumatic]] |
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| ⚫ | Tools with pistol-style grips run the range from [[hand tool]]s such as [[bar clamp]]s and [[hand saw]]s, to [[power tool]]s such as [[electric drill]]s and [[pneumatic]] surgical [[sternal saw]]s. Often the word "gun" appears in the name of pistol gripped tools such as the [[glue gun]], [[caulking]] gun and [[nail gun]]. [[Spray painter]]s and [[angle grinder|grinder]]s also often include this feature for added precision control. |
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| ⚫ | One of the reasons |
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| ⚫ | One of the reasons that pistol-style grips are so common in machinery is because it is possible to ergonomically position the operating controls for use with minimal hand movement. For example, on [[self-loading rifle]]s such as the [[AR-15]] and [[M16 rifle]], the user's grip hand can manipulate the trigger and magazine release with only the [[index finger]], while using the thumb to control the [[safety (firearms)|safety]] or [[selective fire|selector]] switch, all without needing to remove the palm from the grip. |
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The first rifle ever to use a pistol grip was the DELVIGNE PATENT carbine made by LESOINNE ET PIRLOT FILS, LIEGE in 1840.<ref>[http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/lesoinne-et-pirlot-fils,-liege-a-rare-.6...-513-c-07c4191726 Lot 513: LESOINNE ET PIRLOT FILS, LIEGE A RARE .69 PERCUSSION RIFLED SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE, MODEL 'DELVIGNE PATENT', no visible serial number, Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2014]</ref> |
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[[File:Pistol-grip drill.svg|thumb|A drill with a pistol grip.]] |
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On a firearm or other tools, a pistol grip is a distinctly protruded handle underneath the main mechanism, to be held by the user's hand at a more vertical (and thus more ergonomic) angle, similar to how one would hold a conventional pistol.[1]
In firearms, the pistol grip is located behind the trigger and generally held by the hand that operates the trigger. Rifles and shotguns without pistol grips are generally referred to as having "straight" or "upland" (shotguns only) style stocks. Some firearms, starting from a 1840s Belgian carbine,[2] and most automatic weapons in the 20th century (e. g., Chauchat MG, Thompson submachine gun, AK-47 assault rifle), have a second frontal pistol grip (or foregrip) on the firearm's fore-end to be used by the support hand for better stability in operation.
Pistol grips can also serve multiple functions, such as a magazine housing (in semi-automatic pistols), bipod (in some foregrips) or tool storage device (for spare batteries, gun oil/cleaner, hex keys, etc.). In few firearms, like the Finnish Kk 62 light machine gun, the pistol grip is also used as a handle to charge the weapon.
Pistol grips are regarded as a defining feature in United States gun law. Pistol grips that protrude below the weapon but are not integrated with the shoulder stock (i.e. as part of a thumbhole stock) are currently regulated in some states and were regulated by the now-expired Federal Assault Weapons Ban.
Tools with pistol-style grips run the range from hand tools such as bar clamps and hand saws, to power tools such as electric drills and pneumatic surgical sternal saws. Often the word "gun" appears in the name of pistol gripped tools such as the glue gun, caulking gun and nail gun. Spray painters and grinders also often include this feature for added precision control.
One of the reasons that pistol-style grips are so common in machinery is because it is possible to ergonomically position the operating controls for use with minimal hand movement. For example, on self-loading rifles such as the AR-15 and M16 rifle, the user's grip hand can manipulate the trigger and magazine release with only the index finger, while using the thumb to control the safety or selector switch, all without needing to remove the palm from the grip.
References
[edit]- ^ Vladimir Chichkov, Grip & Gripping Archived 2021-06-16 at the Wayback Machine / USA Shooting news March/April 2011
- ^ "Liège Gunmakers through their Work; 1800 - 1950".