Rittmeister
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I just returned from a LGS, at which I looked over a few pistols in which I have an interest. I was helped by a salesperson with whom I've spoken before but I doubt he remembers it; the place is a large store/range operation and they do a lot of business.
As I was checking out the HK VP9, he was pointing out the interchangeable grip panels etc; I took it in my usual two-handed grip to dry fire to check out the trigger pull. He watched what I was doing and remarked that my finger's position on the trigger was likely to cause me to shoot low and left with striker-fired guns.
I typically shoot with my right index finger positioned so that the joint of my finger is on the trigger. This works for me and I find it most comfortable, despite knowing that many advocate shooting with the pad of the finger on the trigger. I have no problem shooting to point-of-aim with a variety of guns. While I confess I typically don't like the trigger pull of striker-fired guns, I feel I must mention that my "variety" includes a number of Glocks, Ruger SR9, Springfield Xd, etc, owned by friends and family.
His argument though was that my positioning of the joint would cause me to shoot low and left with striker fired guns. He couldn't really give me a reason when I inquired further. Having had successful shooting sessions with a number of them (and shooting in my usual way) I felt that if there were a problem it would have shown up - and that it would be a more universal problem, i.e. if I shot low and left with a striker-fired gun I also would with my 1911, Browning HP, CZ, etc.
I realize this is a small thing and I don't know if it has any truth to it but I admit I'm curious. Can anyone give me any reason his statement might be true?
As I was checking out the HK VP9, he was pointing out the interchangeable grip panels etc; I took it in my usual two-handed grip to dry fire to check out the trigger pull. He watched what I was doing and remarked that my finger's position on the trigger was likely to cause me to shoot low and left with striker-fired guns.
I typically shoot with my right index finger positioned so that the joint of my finger is on the trigger. This works for me and I find it most comfortable, despite knowing that many advocate shooting with the pad of the finger on the trigger. I have no problem shooting to point-of-aim with a variety of guns. While I confess I typically don't like the trigger pull of striker-fired guns, I feel I must mention that my "variety" includes a number of Glocks, Ruger SR9, Springfield Xd, etc, owned by friends and family.
His argument though was that my positioning of the joint would cause me to shoot low and left with striker fired guns. He couldn't really give me a reason when I inquired further. Having had successful shooting sessions with a number of them (and shooting in my usual way) I felt that if there were a problem it would have shown up - and that it would be a more universal problem, i.e. if I shot low and left with a striker-fired gun I also would with my 1911, Browning HP, CZ, etc.
I realize this is a small thing and I don't know if it has any truth to it but I admit I'm curious. Can anyone give me any reason his statement might be true?