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Post by bowhunter836 on Mar 14, 2016 18:33:56 GMT -5
So I was at the range yesterday and a shooter on the bench next to me started to comment on my trigger finger placement I have always used the 1st joint on my trigger finger I like the solid contact of the bone on the trigger. He said I need to use the 1st pad on my index finger from my observation my groups were at least as good as his and I just wondered what some of the opinions were on this? Im sure there varied and different for everyone but just wondered what works for you guys
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 19:00:45 GMT -5
He is correct.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2016 19:11:19 GMT -5
Very interested in this feed back!!
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Post by keith on Mar 14, 2016 19:27:40 GMT -5
Yep, pad not joint. You may not notice it up close or with a light trigger but there is a difference. This is the most common thing I fix when training shooters and one of the harder habits to break.
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Post by Hank on Mar 14, 2016 19:46:39 GMT -5
I also use the pad on my finger.
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Post by rojo23 on Mar 14, 2016 19:56:46 GMT -5
I noticed a big difference with hand guns when using my pad vs. joint. I always pulled the gun with my joint, started using just the pad, and groups started to be more centered.
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Post by Richard on Mar 14, 2016 21:13:35 GMT -5
My vote is for the pad..............However, on some heavy DAO pistols and the double action on some revolvers, it might be necessary to use the joint for leverage.
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Post by Kyle on Mar 16, 2016 16:50:12 GMT -5
The pad. Visualize and apply pressure on the center line of the trigger shoe to the center line of the recoil pad.
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Post by keith on Mar 16, 2016 17:23:37 GMT -5
Easiest way to do that is shoot thumb along side, with neutral grip, and ensure you have a 90° angle at the first joint past the knuckle.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2016 17:28:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips guys....Imo a bad shot originates at the trigger..either pulling it or pushing it off centerline....especially with heavier pull triggers as in a hunting gun....
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Post by chiefkillumdeer on Mar 18, 2016 9:05:24 GMT -5
PAD> The reason is mechanical. You may not notice from a rest where everything is all but bolted down but shooting offhand you will notice a big difference. When you use your pad, especially closer to the end of your finger. If you pretend you are pulling a trigger and watch your hand from the top you will find you can pull the pad nearly straight back for the short distance of a decent trigger pull. if you do the same with your joint you will notice that in order to move the trigger your finger will naturally move left if you are right handed and vice versa for a left hander. You will see how this exaggerates the further down your finger you go.
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