Index on square trigger guards?

[CraCZ]

Ive got two CZ's, one with the round trigger guard (pre B) and another pre B with a sguare trigger guard with serrations on the front. Does anyone put their index finger on the front of a gun with a sguare guard while shooting? If so why

 

[Zak Smith]

It is generally agreed that putting the weak-hand index finger under the trigger guard, wrapped around the strong hand fingers, provides a better two-handed grip.

 

[joesolo]

I like the index finger wrapped on top of my firing hand and not on the front of the trigger guard FWIW. I like the more positive feel. Cheers

 

[salvador31c]

It doesnt feel right to me, I like my weak hand supporting my strong hand

 

[Geronimo45]

I have round trigger guards, but I'll do it from time to time. Provides a reasonably solid 'rest' for the gun, IMO - may help you to shoot a little better.

 

[the naked prophet]

Every time I've tried to put my weak hand index finger there, the recoil knocks my finger off of the trigger guard and it doesn't help a whit. Using a whole hand grip on my strong hand is much better.

 

[Eyesac]

I use to put my finger on the trigger guard, but when I was qualifying (for ccw) with a glock I was pulling shots to the left a bit... The range master was watching and told me not to put my finger there and I stopped, all shots were straight after that... I don't think there's any good reason to do it.

 

[Eyesac]

told me not to put my finger there

Story of my life

 

[Glockamolie]

I started shooting "finger-forward" (I heard it called that somewhere) on my own at 13 when I got a Ruger MkII for Christmas. My Dad never corrected me, and it became part of my style. I carried a S&W 4506 with the hooked guard as a police officer, and have always shot that gun that way as well. However, with my other pistols, I've "untrained" the habit. However, once in a blue moon, I pick up the old 4506, and I still shoot it that way. I put the holes where I want 'em, and that's what matters to me.

 

[RevolvingCylinder]

If it worked Glockamolie, why'd you feel the need to "untrain" it?

The technique is neither right nor wrong. It's just another option out there that may or may not work for an individual. It's viable and that is why there are so many squared and often serrated trigger guards now. It really doesn't do anything for me so I don't use it.

 

[strambo]

I'd say if you haven't started doing it yet, don't bother. It often leads to pulling shots to the left and your grip is as good or better with index finger under the guard overlapping the other hand. If you already do it and it works...no need to stop unless you want to.

 

[AndyC]

Works for me - just feels natural.

 

[CAS700850]

Try it. If it works, do it. if not, forget it.

 

[Sevengunner]

+1 on Pulling Left

I started using the finger forward to hold my Walther P22...probably because the gun is small and it just felt natural to use the weak hand (left) index finger on that hooked trigger guard. As other posters have indicated, though, even though the grip seemed more secure than the normal hold, a definite pull to the left became apparent at 15 yards. When I stopped doing it, the pull disappeared.

 

[Zoogster]

Works for me, but just as comfy without it as well. The further forward a grip you have the more leverage and easier the gun is to control. If it was legal I would rather put a forward folding handgrip in front of the trigger guard Alas that makes it a SBR Now if only they would make the trigger guards even bigger and longer then you could use the front half as a handle anyways...

The further forward your second grip is the more leverage and stability you have to keep it on target in rapid fire and the less muzzle rise between shots. It is especialy helpful with smaller and lighter guns as even a frim grip gets quite a bit of muzzle jump with these in potent calibers.

 

[ArfinGreebly]

I wouldn't

I wouldn't put my finger there. I've tried that grip, and don't like it. Always seems to pull to my left.

However, there IS a use for squared off trigger guards: you can mount tacticool stuff there, in the absence of a rail.

 

[benEzra]

Works well for me (S&W 3913LS w/checkered round trigger guard).

 

[SDC]

That's my "natural" grip with most handguns, just because it feels like I've got a more secure, higher grip on them; I've tried the other way, but my follow-up shot time suffers.

 

[Sean85746]

I an no fan of the squared trigger guard.

I shoot with my weak hand tucked tightly up under the trigger guard with my weak hand middle finger jammed onto the top of my strong middle finger, and literally in hard contact with the bottom of the trigger guard, and with my weak hand index finger flexed over TOP of my middle finger, wedging it and locking it up.

I really locks me into the gun, and works on wheelguns and semi-autos. I find that IF I even try to shoot with my weak hand index finger on the front of the trigger guard, my trigger finger comes into contact with my weakhand through the trigger guard, and tosses me right out of whack.

Two of my Glocks have had the trigger guard rounded and re-textured by ROBAR here in AZ, and I like them MUCHO much better.

 

[mp510]

I naturally put my weak hand index finger on the forward section of the trigger guard when I shoot two handed.

 

[Glockamolie]

"If it worked Glockamolie, why'd you feel the need to "untrain" it?"

I guess that it is partially that I found out that it's not a favored technique (I was still young, and sorta cared what people think). Also, that hold didn't transfer well to some other pistols I've owned (mostly compacts), with or without the hook or serrations. So, in an effort to standardize, I went with the more common style that worked well for all pistols. As for still using it on the S&W, I've just shot so many rounds through it that way that it's hard coded in my brain.