Small rail on 1913 hand grip - what's it used for?

Telecomtodd · Post by **Telecomtodd** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 5:02 pm

Can anyone tell me what the small rail is used for on my son's hand grip on his 1913?

Todd

Pat McCoy · Post by **Pat McCoy** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:06 pm

It is used for a "palm rest" for the shooting hand. Never see them on the rifles becasue they just tend to push the hand into an uncomfortable position.

1813benny · Post by **1813benny** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:49 pm

The actual term that I have seen used in the past is a "heel rest", and as previously noted, in theory, it is to provide support to the trigger hand.

Not worth using, as Pat noted that they are pretty uncomfortable to use and have no benefit. They also tend to make the rifle roll to the right if there is too much pressure exerted downward.

WarWagon · Post by **WarWagon** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:04 am

I actually find it quite comfortable for offhand, but are they legal in ISSF matches?

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:43 am

WarWagon wrote:I actually find it quite comfortable for offhand, but are they legal in ISSF matches?

For free rifles, yes. For standard and air rifles, no.

Spencer · Post by **Spencer** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:15 am

JohnD wrote:
WarWagon wrote:I actually find it quite comfortable for offhand, but are they legal in ISSF matches?
For free rifles, yes. For standard and air rifles, no.

Some might be wobbly about the terms 'standard' and 'free' rifles (mens 50m rifles sometimes refered to as 'free' and womens as 'standard').
The heel rest prohibition only relates to 300m and 10m rifles.
300m & 10m - 7.4.3.2 A thumb hole, thumb rest, palm rest, heel rest and spirit level are prohibited.

Spencer

WarWagon · Post by **WarWagon** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:31 am

Good to know, thanks.