What is the part of the stock located under the barrel called?

• A. Butt
• B. Forearm
• C. Pistol grip
• D. Tang

Answer: (B)

The part under the barrel is the forearm (also called the forend). This front section of the stock runs along the underside of the barrel and is the grip you use with your support hand to steady the firearm and control the muzzle. The butt is the rear portion that rests against your shoulder, the pistol grip is the handle for the firing hand, and the tang is the metal extension of the receiver embedded into the stock along the upper rear area, not under the barrel. So the forearm is the correct term for the section located under the barrel.