Falconeer
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Greets folks.
I'm in a bit of a dilemma, and I'm hoping for some advice. In December I purchased a Sig P239 in 357 Sig (I also installed Hogue finger groove grips). My plan was for this to be my CCW pistol. However, I've had the gun out three time since I purchased it to the tune of about 400 or so rounds and I'll be damned if I can find a comfortable grip with it. I find myself having to reset my grip after each shot.
My normal grip is fairly standard; right handed, trigger on first joint, thumb down. With my P226 I wrap my left hand around the right, with left thumb on top of right thumb nail. When I do this grip on the P239 my trigger finger hits my left thumb. I can't seem to find a place to put my left thumb which doesn't interfere or feel uncomfortable. My stance is modified Weaver (left and right arms bent).
I love the fit of my P226 (also with Hogue finger groove grips). I recently installed the 'short' trigger on the P226 which I'm still evaluating. Double action trigger pull was just a touch long, especially with the M6 in place. I don't think I have 'large' hands, but I don't think they're small either.
Do I need to spend more time on the P239, or do I need to move to the P229 (also in 357 Sig)? I love the pistol other than the grip issue, and I'd really like to be able to shoot it well. Can anyone suggest any articles, etc with grip ideas? I'm willing to take however long it takes to do it right, but the LRPC Gun Show (it's one of the bigger ones around) is this weekend and would be a good opportunity for the trade if that's the route I go.
Lastly, please no suggestions to go to Glock, HK, 1911, etc. I'd like to stay with a either the P239 or P229. Thanks in advance!
I'm in a bit of a dilemma, and I'm hoping for some advice. In December I purchased a Sig P239 in 357 Sig (I also installed Hogue finger groove grips). My plan was for this to be my CCW pistol. However, I've had the gun out three time since I purchased it to the tune of about 400 or so rounds and I'll be damned if I can find a comfortable grip with it. I find myself having to reset my grip after each shot.
My normal grip is fairly standard; right handed, trigger on first joint, thumb down. With my P226 I wrap my left hand around the right, with left thumb on top of right thumb nail. When I do this grip on the P239 my trigger finger hits my left thumb. I can't seem to find a place to put my left thumb which doesn't interfere or feel uncomfortable. My stance is modified Weaver (left and right arms bent).
I love the fit of my P226 (also with Hogue finger groove grips). I recently installed the 'short' trigger on the P226 which I'm still evaluating. Double action trigger pull was just a touch long, especially with the M6 in place. I don't think I have 'large' hands, but I don't think they're small either.
Do I need to spend more time on the P239, or do I need to move to the P229 (also in 357 Sig)? I love the pistol other than the grip issue, and I'd really like to be able to shoot it well. Can anyone suggest any articles, etc with grip ideas? I'm willing to take however long it takes to do it right, but the LRPC Gun Show (it's one of the bigger ones around) is this weekend and would be a good opportunity for the trade if that's the route I go.
Lastly, please no suggestions to go to Glock, HK, 1911, etc. I'd like to stay with a either the P239 or P229. Thanks in advance!
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