How much finger

bigdaddyred · July 20, 2006, 08:17 AM

How much finger should be on the trigger?I tend to go past the first joint and I find that i am jerking instead of squeezing the trigger.Can i adjust the trigger?

Winston007 · July 20, 2006, 08:40 AM

With the guns you list I would say that the only part of your finger on the trigger should be the first half of your finger tip. This is the most sensitive part and allows for better control.
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10s&Xs · July 20, 2006, 09:06 AM

I've found it varies with the gun, the grips, and the type of trigger, but it's always been somewhere between the first joint and the middle of the fingertip. The goal is to pull the trigger straight back with as little movement of the sights as possible. Try dry firing against a bright background (after making 3X sure it's unloaded) and watch your sights closely. Experiement with finger placement on the trigger and see what position results in the least amount of movement.

KC135 · July 20, 2006, 04:03 PM

Gold Cup likely has a wider trigger than the TR gun.

IMO, with the bones in the arm, wrist, and gun oll in line, where does the middle of the index finger set on the trigger? On GC?--On TR?? Remember, finger should not be in contact with the frame of the gun!!

Is this a comfortable position? Does the middle of first joint [pad of finger] set on the trigger?

If not, describe where center of the first joint ends up--without the finger touching the frame of the gun, and with arm, wrist, and gun lined up.

TacticalDefense1911 · July 20, 2006, 06:36 PM

The middle of the pad of your shooting finger. If you have the trigger in your first joint then you are holding to far in on the trigger. There should be a gap between the gun and the palm of your hand right where your trigger finger meets your palm. They actually make a device that will make you keep the proper gap so your finger is in the right place all the time.

Pointer · July 20, 2006, 06:48 PM

Middle of first pad...forefinger

Check for a space between the base of the finger and the side of the gun...big enough to slip a pencil into...

Then nothing will interfere with a straight back steady increase in trigger pressure...

MADISON · July 24, 2006, 08:43 AM

The book says the pad before the knuckle on your trigger finger.
I tend to use the first knuckle. If I am shooting weak sided/wrong handed I go past the first knuckle foor double action shooting.

July 20, 2006, 08:17 AM	#1
bigdaddyred Junior Member Join Date: July 6, 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12	How much finger How much finger should be on the trigger?I tend to go past the first joint and I find that i am jerking instead of squeezing the trigger.Can i adjust the trigger? __________________ Les Baer THUNDER RANCH “COMMANCHE” SPECIAL Colt Gold Cup Trophy ________________________ And he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one". - JESUS, Luke 22:36

July 20, 2006, 08:40 AM	#2
Winston007 Junior Member Join Date: July 15, 2006 Posts: 11	With the guns you list I would say that the only part of your finger on the trigger should be the first half of your finger tip. This is the most sensitive part and allows for better control. best __________________ _____________________________________ Humanity - Caution – Prudence Consider The Consequences of Your Actions

July 20, 2006, 06:48 PM	#6
Pointer Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 2,559	Middle of first pad...forefinger Check for a space between the base of the finger and the side of the gun...big enough to slip a pencil into... Then nothing will interfere with a straight back steady increase in trigger pressure... __________________ . "Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face." Charlton Heston 30-06 FOREVER

July 24, 2006, 08:43 AM	#7
MADISON Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2000 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 2,678	How much finger The book says the pad before the knuckle on your trigger finger. I tend to use the first knuckle. If I am shooting weak sided/wrong handed I go past the first knuckle foor double action shooting.

July 20, 2006, 09:06 AM	#3
10s&Xs Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 73	I've found it varies with the gun, the grips, and the type of trigger, but it's always been somewhere between the first joint and the middle of the fingertip. The goal is to pull the trigger straight back with as little movement of the sights as possible. Try dry firing against a bright background (after making 3X sure it's unloaded) and watch your sights closely. Experiement with finger placement on the trigger and see what position results in the least amount of movement.

July 20, 2006, 04:03 PM	#4
KC135 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 222	Gold Cup likely has a wider trigger than the TR gun. IMO, with the bones in the arm, wrist, and gun oll in line, where does the middle of the index finger set on the trigger? On GC?--On TR?? Remember, finger should not be in contact with the frame of the gun!! Is this a comfortable position? Does the middle of first joint [pad of finger] set on the trigger? If not, describe where center of the first joint ends up--without the finger touching the frame of the gun, and with arm, wrist, and gun lined up.

July 20, 2006, 06:36 PM	#5
TacticalDefense1911 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,277	The middle of the pad of your shooting finger. If you have the trigger in your first joint then you are holding to far in on the trigger. There should be a gap between the gun and the palm of your hand right where your trigger finger meets your palm. They actually make a device that will make you keep the proper gap so your finger is in the right place all the time.