Thoughts on Checkering

[Texas Shooter]

To All:

What are your thoughts on checkering your Shiloh's.

Do you?

If so, when?

If not, why?

Thanks,

Texas Shooter

[Lee Stone]

Texas Shooter,

I ordered the traditional chechering on both my Hartford and my Sporter #1 I have on order. I like the looks of the checkering and I like the improved grip. There are some models of Shilohs I have spec'ed out and hope to order someday that I am not planning to get checkering.

[Lee Stone]

Sorry, my phone made me cut off kind of quickly.

I do like the looks and feel of the checkering. But some models, for intance the Saddle Rifle look better to me without checkering. But like the old lady said when she kissed the calf "It is just a matter of taste".

Do keep in mind that the artist who does the checkering for Shiloh has a little back log, so ordering checkering is going to add a little time to your order. I found out last week that my Harford is back from the engraver (and boy is she good in my opinion) and was sent for checkering. The engraving (actually inlayed gold initials within an inlayed gold oval on the side of the receiver) and the checkering added some time to my order, but is well worth the extra wait to me.

[techguns]

I ordered my sharps creedmore silhouette with traditional checkering but asked that the pattern be made longer on the forearm. I think that checkering makes the gun look great and also gives you a better grip during recoil.

[Texas Shooter]

I agree from a functional perspective that checkering enhances a solid grip.
I also think checkering "Finishes" a fine rifle.

Is it more common to see checkered stocks in competition? From an historical perspective I guess it was probably the higher grade that had checkering. Is this right?

What are you thoughts on checkering presentation wood? I was told at the Shiloh booth many people who order the high grade wood don't have it checkered because it covers it up, or, it tears up the beauy of the wood.

Any thoughts?

Thanks to those who responded earlier.

Texas Shooter

[techguns]

that may be true, but some very fine english shot guns have some very fine wood that is checkered. The finer the wood the the more lines per inch checkering. I have a friend who had a purdy shot gun custom made, the wood is gorgeous and checkered.

[Texas Shooter]

Techguns:

I know what you mean about the Purdy Shotguns. A local gun shop has a few of those and some Merkels, and all the them have very fine checkering over the english walnut.

Texas Shooter

[Brent]

I have been revising my opinions about checkering slowly.

This is one reason why --- I think it's original --- Sure wish it was mine.
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Brent

[Texas Shooter]

Brent:

Yes, I would definitely make room in my safe as well.