Let me ask why I never see the " Pros " using a PFS.
Jim

They may be lucky enough to fit the "standard" stocks. I for one do not , not even close ,so I use a fitted stock. But I'm sure if you asked them all you'd find some Pros who did use a fitted stock.How would you know without asking them ??

I've seen a couple of guys using them.

Unless you have some very different anatomy, it's pretty straightforward fitting a wood stock precisely to you so that your gun shoots where you look. Just break out the belt sander and wood carving tools and don't be afraid.

Even most of the composite stocks come with shims to adjust POI now days.

If you want the shock absorbtion feature, choosing a RAD system or something like it will work. I don't like them as they add weight to the butt end and throw off the balance of the shotgun.

I just shoot an auto to reduce recoil. It's the best thing you can do to improve your shooting.

Thank you,rcamuglia and mete !

Rick's advice is much more valuable than the rest of ours... but the biggest drawback I see against the PFS is the same big selling point they advertise. Infinite adjustability.

I see too many shooters with the PFS that NEVER leave well enough alone. Too often they shoot a bad score and start tweaking on the stock. Many of these guys never shoot the same setup long enough to get good with it.

The pro shooters could get away with it because they know their skill and have confidence in their abilities. But as Rick said they also know that once a gun is fitted their is no reason to mess with it (unless you had a tremendous physical change for some unusual reason). Fit the gun correctly once and spend the rest of your money on ammo and targets. You'll be much better off in the long run.

As we mentioned, if you're only wanting one for the recoil reduction there are MANY less expensive options that will do at least as good a job and look much better IMHO.

Chasing the perfect equipment is a fun part of the game, but if you really want to get good you've got to face the fact that only 5 or 10% of game is equipment. Invest your time and energy in the mental part that matters the most.

Kyler,
You make a lot of sense ! I really don't think that I could get a much better fit than my present stock. My problems fall between the ears and not enough practice.
Jim

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They may be lucky enough to fit the "standard" stocks. I for one do not , not even close ,so I use a fitted stock. But I'm sure if you asked them all you'd find some Pros who did use a fitted stock.How would you know without asking them ??

Mete, I think you misinterpreted the question, or I did. A Precision Fit Stock is a orthopedic looking metal and plastic stock that has a recoil reduction system incorporated. The question was not if they had a fitted stock but a PFS and you can tell them just by looking.

I think the pros don't use them because they know exactly what dimensions they need for their stocks and just order them accordingly from Perazzi, Kolar or Kreighoff. I have a few friends ut use them for skeet but have never seen a top dog using them.

Here is a PFS.

That may work but dam is that ugly.

Yes I did misinterprete !
My good O/U is an Orvis Beretta .Fitted it made a huge difference for me and it looks like a fine shotgun not a Rube Goldberg device ! I't can't be adjusted .I understand the problem of those who constantly tweek ,they are a PITA !

Also known as a sex stock.If you have one you are always f**king with it.

As a long-time trap shooter who has probably fiddled around with trapguns more than 95% of most shooter's, the ONLY reason I know of anyone putting one of these on their gun is for recoil reduction. It does reduce recoil but they really need to be fitted to perfection (and left alone after that) to obtain the max benefit.

Thank goodness I haven't gotten to that point yet as I prefer shooting lighter loads that still break targets.