SP101 cutting my trigger finger

[absolute0]

Took my new (to me) SP101 out to the range yesterday, my first experience with a 357 snubbie. The little gun is very controllable and soaks up recoil better than I thought it would, even with full power self defense loads.

I did have a problem though...the rather sharp edge along the bottom of the frame was gouging skin off of my trigger finger right at the first knuckle with each shot. It didn't keep me from putting all 70 rounds down range, but it was a bit disconcerting to be sure. I've never had this kind of trouble before...is it likely due to poor grip/technique, bad fit of the grips to my hands, or ?

My immediate thought was to bring it to a gunsmith to have the sharp edge ground down to a more smooth, contoured surface so as not to have a repeat performance every time I shoot the little bugger.

Anyone have suggestions for me?

 

[pezo]

Mine does the same thing. I wear a recoil absorbing glove made by smith and wesson. works fo me.

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

Allot of Ruger's guns have sharp edges on them.I have some M-77's in the receiver opening just above the follower feels like a razor blade.The same rifle on the bolt release it's another razor blade.You could probably take a fine file and hit the sharp edges.A Smith might have a better way of doing it.I like my Ruger's but they could do a little better job on these sharp edges.During hunting season I say I need to fix that. Out of site out of mind.You just reminded me that it needs to be done.

Ruger Redhawk

 

[Jim K]

I doubt you need a gunsmith. The gun is stainless, so just hit those sharp edges with a bit of emery cloth or a file. Some guns come with grooved triggers that have sharp edges; a couple of passes with a Dremel tool sanding drum takes care of that. Of course, you can wear gloves rather than touch the gun, but the gun is a tool, not an object of worship. If it hurts you, work it over. Even if blood doesn't rust stainless steel, it still looks bad when you drip all over the shooting bench.

(Once upon a time, gun frames and slides were tumbled to take off sharp edges before finishing. But that takes time and money, so many gun companies just leave the sharp edges and buy stock in Johnson & Johnson.)

Jim

 

[MillCreek]

I recently bought a NIB SP-101 in .22LR, and was unpleasantly surprised by the sharp trigger edges. I sanded down all the edges with medium and then fine grit emery paper. It came out glass-smooth and a nice brushed finish consistent with the rest of the revolver.

 

[Magnum88C]

Yeah, my Sp .357 had a sharp trigger and frame and I left the range bleeding.

I just rounded the edges myself, first with a fine file, the smoothed it with fine emory paper and polished it up.

 

[P. Plainsman]

Agreed; I love DA Rugers, but you get some sharp edges, unfortunately.

Back edge of the trigger on my stalwart GP100 sometimes pinches the pad of my index finger against the trigger guard when I reach the end of the DA pull. Keep meaning to have the gunsmith sand that problem away.

 

[Bob]

I used a white ceramic rod from a knife sharpener to take the sharp edges off. Worked great!
Bob

 

[Lone Star]

I got goosed pretty hard in the trigger finger by the front inner edge of the trigger guard when I fired my Super Blackhawk. Had I not had to sell the gun, I was going to smooth the area with a soft Arkansas stone, used for sharpening knives, then rub it with a little Simichrome metal polish to smooth it up and match the rest of the finish.

My GP-100 hasn't been a problem.

My S&W M60-4 does have a sharp lower edge to the trigger, and it's conventional steel, color case hardened, so I can't soften the edge as I could if the part was stainless. Some of those guns came with smooth "combat/Ranger" trriggers, and they all should have. The grooved triggers are sharp at the bottom.

Lone Star

 

[Cool Hand Luke 22:36]

Mine does the same thing. I wear a recoil absorbing glove made by smith and wesson. works fo me.

Same here. I made my own shooting glove from a cheap pair from Home Depot.

 

[TonyB]

I have a smith round out all my DA revo triggers for this reason...My sp was brutal to my trigger finger till I had it fixed(I tried it myself and frigged it up pretty good the first time,so it's worth the $27 for me)

 

[Maxinquaye]

My SP-101 didn't cut me, but the recoil was downright unpleasant with the stock grips...and I shoot 100 rounds of .500 S&W Mag at a sitting! Slapped on a pair of Hogue monogrips and now the thing's a pussycat...highly recommend them.

 

[TonyB]

Yeah I second the monogrip......actually I put them on all my guns...I guess I'm a whimp..

 

[walking arsenal]

I have skin of iron nothing bothers me.




Dang, ive got a hangnail, owie.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

3rd recomendation on the monogrips. Mine have been on for 50,000 rounds or so. (Actually I'm on my second pair, and they are about due for replacement.)

The KEY is how they give your pinky a purchase area, this makes all the difference in controlling recoil.

As for the edges, just use fine emery cloth as the others suggested, it works just fine.

 

[absolute0]

Thanks for all of the suggestions fellas.

I bought some medium & fine grit emery cloth and got to work taking that edge down last night - what a HUGE improvement!

I may give the monogrip a try too. The factory grip is a tad on the small side and my pinky is definately looking for a home at the bottom of the grip.

Now I'm looking forward to shooting my "customized" SP again this weekend

 

[P. Plainsman]

Not to dissuade anyone from trying the excellent Hogue Monogrip on their SP101, but for a smaller, more concealable aftermarket grip that is still comfortable, I like the Pachmayr Compac.

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=198084

Hard pebbled rubber gives good grip without being tacky on clothes. The Compac grip is just big enough that the pinkie on my (average-sized) hand can find purchase.

Hogue is #1 for comfort, though.