The Pistol Post is an optional add-on to the P3 Ultimate Shooting Rest. It is designed for shooters who will be using the rest for compact pistols, short barrel revolvers, and pistols with laser grips.Great For:Compact Pistols:The short barrel of a compact pistol can scorch traditional rest posts. The Pistol Post is designed to eliminate this.Short Barrel Revolvers:The heat generated from short barrel revolvers can scorch traditional pistol rest posts. The Pistol Post is designed to eliminate this.Laser Grip Pistols:Traditional shooting rests tend to block laser grips. The Pistol Post gives clearance for the laser to go straight to the target.To install, simply remove the standard Y Rest of the P3 Ultimate Shooting Rest and replace with the Pistol Post Add-On. Installation takes only a few seconds.