Traditions Kentucky Pistol Question....

[nightwolf1974]

Been looking at Kentucky pistols......
I keep hearing complaints about "small pistol grips" on the Traditions .50cal Kentucky Pistols. Anyone have any experience with them? And no, I don't wanna buy a Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol, just looking to get a pair of inexpensive yet functional KPs for shooting.

 

[Arrowhead_92]

Well, I can't speak for myself as I have smaller hands BUT, I built the Kentucky Pistol from a kit for my father a few years back for Christmas, and he's a huge norwegian guy with massive hands and he says it is enjoyable to shoot. Accurate too... For the price, I think they're great.

 

[FishDFly]

Been looking at Kentucky pistols......
I keep hearing complaints about "small pistol grips" on the Traditions .50cal Kentucky Pistols. Anyone have any experience with them? And no, I don't wanna buy a Pedersoli Kentucky Pistol, just looking to get a pair of inexpensive yet functional KPs for shooting.

Buy cheap, get cheap.

 

[necchi]

Been looking at Kentucky pistols......I keep hearing complaints about "small pistol grips",,

It's not so much "Traditions" friend as the style.
The Traditions Kentucky vs the Trapper are two complete different grips.
I know it's so very hard to choose when making purchase without "handling" the item,, but if at all possible search for and "touch" several brands or models before buying one. The feel of each "in hand" is significantly different.

 

[rafterob]

I have long hands, and no problem for me. Feels very comfortable to shoot and is very accurate.

 

[deermanok]

I have a Jukar Kentucky pistol in 45 caliber.
Mine is very comfortable to hold and shoot.

 

[nightwolf1974]

I have a Jukar Kentucky pistol in 45 caliber.
Mine is very comfortable to hold and shoot.

I had one like that too, it was fun to shoot. And the 2x CVAs were fun too.

 

[deermanok]

I had one like that too, it was fun to shoot. And the 2x CVAs were fun too.

I also have a CVA Mountain Pistol. 50 cal. That's my favorite.

 

[No second place]

Traditional ML pistols have grips that allow various hand positions to work well. You just need to spend some time at home discovering which holds seem to work for you then try them at the range...c

 

[Loja man]

My father has one that he got back in the late 70s or early 80s. I actually believe it’s a Junkar. My hands fit a size large nitrile or work gloves. I find the handle on his a bit spindly. That said I have not shot it since I was a teenager. Right now it needs new nipple threads and a new nipple.
I’m currently working on a Perdisolie . Right now it’s handle feels really good in my hand. I ordered a cast butt cap for it but I would have to take the handle down even smaller than my dad‘s Kentucky for to fit. So I’m on the fence on what to do. Not that that’s helpful to you

 

[Dave Dworshak]

I just started a Traditions kit this weekend. The pistol does have a small grip. Probably will be ok foe a youth or small hand person. This is the only complaint that I have about the kit. Needs another inch for my hand.

 

[Dave Dworshak]

Aiming the pistol with only three fingers on the grip with a 10 inch barrel might be a challenge. I will find out when i'm done.