I've hipped mine, and shouldered it. Really it's all about your manner of comfort, and the load you're comfortable shooting.
if you've fired a shotgun before, you should be familiar with the recoil, and be prepared for it when you shoulder. I prefer to hip mine when I'm firing in a re-enactment, but I prefer to shoulder it while on a firing line.
I fell in love with the doglock they offered, and as soon as I could afford one, I bought it. Best money I ever spent. Nothing quite like touching off a 'buss.
sorry, lost my old password, and so I had to start anew.
STILL interested here. And Financially, i'm doing much better, so let's talk prices and sizes. Looking for breeches/slops, as well as a sleeved waistcoat, or frock coat.
You might want to do some research into the life of Cotton Mather too.
since he had his hand in the hanging of pirates, as well as the burning of witches, and the slaughter of Indians.