Weak hand question.

[freewheeling]

I just recently purchased my first handgun (CZ 75B) after getting some extremely useful advice from members of this forum. I've noticed that my right hand is sometimes extremely weak and holding the weapon when I fire results in a tremble as I begin to pull the trigger. I'm not sure whether this has to do with nerve problems as a result of something like carpal tunnel, or a neuroma in the shoulder, or simply because I dry fired so much that I inflamed some muscles or nerves. My left hand doesn't seem to have the same problem, so I've switched over to using that to see if the problem develops over time. I don't think the problem was there from the beginning, but it developed rather quickly. I have had some history of numbness in the outside two fingers of my hand as a result or RSI (repetitive stress injury) during typing and possibly as a result of athletic activity (rowing and recumbent cycling). I now type on on ergonomic keyboard (Kinesis) and the numbness seems to have gone away. But the trigger pull and sometimes even holding the gun firmly is a problem.

What I'd like to know is whether this is a more or less common problem with new gun owners, and whether it'll gradually disappear as previously unused muscles become stronger. I figure you guys have the experience to answer the question. How common is this syndrome in neoyphyte shooters?

 

[1911Tuner]

Weakness

Howdy freewheeling,

Sounds like it could be a pinched nerve somewhere for sure. Maybe
wrist or shoulder...but it could be in your neck or upper back. Best have it
checked out. I can sympathize. Had back problems/pinched nerves, and
rotator cuff issues for many years. No fun.

Good luck, and I hope it's not a serious thing.

Tuner

 

[M2 Carbine]

freewheeling

You didn't say what your age is.

I'm 66 and I'll have days where my right hand is none too steady, especially if I start off shooting something like a Kel Tec 40 cal P-11.

I'll switch to shooting left handed.
I like to practice some left handed anyhow.

Shooting requires the use of some muscles you don't use much, so for a new shooter there may be a time period to build up these muscles before they stop being sore.

I don't think it should feel like a nerve though.