Definition of "pistol-grip" [pistol-grip]

• A handle, shaped like the butt of a pistol, attached to the under side of the small of the stock of fowling-pieces and rifles. It affords a better hold for the hand than the ordinary form of stock. Also pistol-hand. See cut under gun. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "* The straight-grip walnut stock has been replaced by a laminated pistol-grip stock (which I much prefer) and the wretched recoil pad that comes on the 1895G has been superceded by a real one."
• "- The special-order features that were available include Sav-age's Grade B engraving, deluxe walnut and special checkering for the pistol-grip stock and the fore-end, both open and aperture rear tang sights, a takedown action, and a fitted luggage case."
• "In 1983 I saved enough birthday money to get a 5'6 pistol-grip medium-heavy action Lew's Speed Stick attached to a Shimano Bantam 100 and it was my worm, jig, spinnerbait, crankbait, topwater, pitching, flipping, catfishing, perching and everything else rod."