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Title: Bow handle options
Post by: snowplow on September 15, 2014, 01:16:00 PM

What are the pros and cons of the round horseback style handle vs more modern pistol grip?

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Title: Re: Bow handle options
Post by: halfseminole on September 15, 2014, 01:46:00 PM

You can shoot either thumb or three finger as the bow is made for an arrow pass on both sides on the traditional horse bow handle.

Title: Re: Bow handle options
Post by: snowplow on September 15, 2014, 04:51:00 PM

That makes sense. Is there any reason to run a round handle if you have the option to run the other?

Or the reverse; if you have some way to locate your hand the same everytime does the pistol grip offer any advantages?

Title: Re: Bow handle options
Post by: halfseminole on September 15, 2014, 06:27:00 PM

None I know of, but then again I prefer the horse bow grip.

Title: Re: Bow handle options
Post by: snowplow on September 15, 2014, 06:58:00 PM

Sounds good. I was hoping to hear that. I can definitely see the benefits of locating your grip but that can be done many ways. I also think it would be a lot easier to hold an extra shaft in the bow hand too.