what's the most comfitable pistol stock design?

[yip]

  i made a few pistols and seem not to find the right stock design,i hope there's one that i can copy. any help?

[Tim Crosby]

 Since I first saw this I thought it looked like it would fit well.

     Tim C.

[smart dog]

Hi.
This is my favorite for both fit and appearance.











dave

[Daryl]

This one feels exceptionally good in the hand.













'course, this one feels pretty good, too.

[Bob Roller]

The saw handle pistols are my pick in muzzle loaders. NO plow handle types to me are worth thinking about and some have so little useful curve that they  are ugly.
Bob Roller

[Steeltrap]

This is my pistol build. A comfortable handle is what I wanted and what I got....at least for me. If you like I can provide the measurements. This pistol has a 12" barrel, 50 cal, and was built for hunting Pennsylvania whitetail.

[Bill in Md]

Steeltrap......sweet, simple and sturdy looking....well done!

[Beaverman]

After shooting a 45 acp for a half century, @!*% I'm getting old, the saw handle is a natural fit and feel to me.

[yip]

  OKAY FELLAS THIS IS MY PISTOL, PLEASE BE HONEST, IS IT JUST ME OR IS IT RIGHT

[yip]

  OKAY FELLAS THIS IS MY PISTOL, PLEASE BE HONEST, IS IT JUST ME OR IS IT RIGHT.

[Bob Roller]

After shooting a 45 acp for a half century, @!*% I'm getting old, the saw handle is a natural fit and feel to me.

I add my signature to Beaverman's without hesitation.
Bob Roller

[L. Akers]

I had this same question when I was designing my target pistols.  I decided to see what the masters did and chose a design by James Purdey.  His grip is at a 125 degree angle to the bore which is the same as a 1911 .45.  I have made several pistols based on the Purdey design and all owners rave about how they fit in their hands.  Below is my personal percussion target pistol and I also have a companion flintlock--both .38 cal. to use the same ball as my .36 revolver.

[hortonstn]

First thing is to make it fit your hand comfortably then design the rest