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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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