Why is there a hump on the front of trigger guard?

[LexusNexus]

I'm wondering about the hook or hump on the front of the trigger guard. This is commonly seen on Glock pistols. Usually comes with serrations on the front of guard as well.


1911 typically don't have them, and I just don't see why it's there. What does it do?

 

[choira]

That is to serve as an optional area to place the left index finger (if you're a righty) when gripping the gun.

 

[aaronrkelly]

Some info I have found:

Its for the "weak" index finger.

The weak-finger-forward grip was quite popular around the time Gaston designed the G17. People used to pay good money to gunsmiths to have their 1911 triggerguards squared and checkered for this grip.

 

[possum]

a few folks that i see use the humbs foward grip use there weak hand trigger finger around the trigger guard i don't do this as i believe that it tends to "pull" the pistol to the left since i am right handed. but if i works for you go for it.

 

[Mad Magyar]

It's all about promotion....When Mickey Fowler was piling up championships wrapping the trigger guard, it was emulated everywhere.
Famed gunmaker, Armand Swenson pistols all had the squared, serrated trigger guard easily recognizable.
I've tried it for awhile but just couldn't make it a habit. However, the pull to the left might or might not have merit.

 

[easyg]

I don't use it while shooting, but I think it looks nice.

 

[Thirties]

I find these to be an excellent resting spot for your trigger finger. The feel of the serrations lets you know with confidence that your finger is not on the trigger.

That's my take on them.

 

[ElrodCod]

AKA the "eurohook" ....totally useless but they persist in putting them on.

 

[MachIVshooter]

I personally like the look (especialy recurved), and I do find it useful for controlling such guns as my Witness Compact 10mm when firing fast with full power loads. I added the shape a la MIG welder and files:

 

[DougDubya]

MachIV - that is one smart looking Witness! Good work on adding that hook.

I still kind of miss the old squaring of the 5906.

 

[JesseL]

I always thought CZ really screwed up the classic lines of the CZ-75 when they put that hump on the trigger guard of the B.

I've never liked the weak-finger-forward grip and the squared off guards seem a little more prone to snagging during reholstering.

 

[Mad Magyar]

that is one smart looking Witness! Good work on adding that hook.

++1 Nice...