In any battle, it is always good that weapons are properly held both for one’s safety and for defensive advantage. Pistol grips are part of the mechanism (pistol) that is held by the hand. They can be made of wood, fiberglass reinforced plastic, stag and buffalo horns or rubber. These also come in various different sizes.

Pistol grips are used to pull the trigger. They have been popular because of their other functions. It is mainly used to stabilize the firearms in operation. They can also be used as bipod, magazine housing or tool storage. These also serve as handles in charging the weapons.