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Offline photobear

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Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« on: April 07, 2010, 05:51:45 PM »
Where should the trigger finger be placed on a revolver trigger? Is it better to pull with the fingertip, the 1st joint of the index finger, or the pad just below the first joint? I'm trying to see if a gun fits my hand as is, or if I should change the grips to shorten/lengthen the distance to the trigger.

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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2010, 06:49:23 PM »
Use the tip or the pad past the tip.  Just remember use a grip that you are more likely to use time and again rather than some freaked out grip some may want you to try which you will have to try to remember each time unless you use it so much it becomes second nature.
You will get many responses to this question as it is like asking which one is better a chevrolet or a ford.
Loaded question for sure.
Use a comfortable grip and use the tip or pad.
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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2010, 06:53:04 AM »
Single or double action ?

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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2010, 07:46:23 AM »
Check out Bob Micklic ( bad spelling ) . He has some free videos on line that tells you exactly what you want to know and alot more . Many consider him one of if not the best with a DA .
 I watched and use the pad on my trigger finger . Hold the gun as high as you can in the shooting hand . Wrap the other hand around it . Let your off side thumb rest along side your other thumb on all but j frame size guns.
Trigger control is the most important skill in hitting your target , you can spend hours getting the perfect sight picture only to move when pulling the triger and miss .
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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 10:18:05 AM »
Thanks! I'll check out the videos. It's a Ruger SP101, DA

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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2010, 12:10:30 AM »
I was taught too use the joint when shooting double action.
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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2010, 12:29:38 AM »
If I am taking my time, shooting S/A, I use the pad of my finger tip.  A wide trigger is nice.  For double action, I use the first joint.  A narrow, polished trigger is best.  If there are any rough spots, or inconsistencies in your guns action, your groups will suffer.  A D/A pull can be heavy, but it should be smooth for best accuracy.  Smooth, even, controlled pulls, not jerks, are what put shots on target.  Back when D/A revolvers were our issue duty weapons, the saying on the range used to be "stroke the trigger, stroke the trigger".  also, make sure you have a set of grips installed that fit your hand well for consistent grip and trigger finger alignment.  Its hard to shoot D/A when the gun is moving around in your hand with each shot.

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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2010, 02:21:07 AM »
The name is Jerry Micklick not Bob , sorry .
William i was also. What i find is using the joint tends to make me more prone to move the gun for shots as there is no way the trigger and finger can move with out upsetting my sight picture . With the pad on the trigger there is no binding and i seem to not move the gun as much. I also find a smooth trigger better .
I'm sure there are many schools of thought on the subject. None are 100% right .
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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2010, 05:14:38 AM »
Since everyone's body parts are different, you'll have to experiment to find exactly what works best for yourself and body? Volumes have been written about this subject and unless you are exactly the same size as the author, it won't work for you.
Others advice may not work for the diamensions of your build. In the end, the key here is practice practice practice!
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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2010, 08:16:30 AM »
I was taught too use the joint when shooting double action.
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This is what I was taught also.  Pad below tip for single action, first joint of finger for DA.  As in a lot of shooting just one method, other methods will work as well I'm sure. I have a friend who shoots with his middle finger..  pistol or rifle. Go figure..

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Re: Proper finger placement on revolver trigger?
« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2010, 04:15:49 PM »
I use the pad of my trigger finger for all shooting - auto, single or double action revolver.