Drawing and Finger on Trigger? - Page 3

basher052 · November 5th, 2009, 09:50 PM

Find a local IDPA group and begin practicing with them. I did that here in Houston, and it only took one time of getting corrected for my mind to catch on. I also shoot sporting clays so often that it has become habit at this point.

IDPA = International Defensive Pistol Association

andr0id · November 5th, 2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayzor

Easy to remember:
On Target - On Trigger
Off Target - Off Trigger

Classes I have taken use this approach. As the muzzle starts to cover target, finger goes to trigger. Not sighted to bullseye/COM but ready to fire. The ideas is that you *are* pointing at something you intend to shoot and may shoot at any time, but may take an extra 1/10 second to find the "best spot".

When relaxing from this, you return to ready with muzzle still pointed at target and then remove finger as muzzle moves off target.

Ram Rod · November 6th, 2009, 12:57 AM

My finger goes into the trigger guard once I've drawn, my weak hand is already in support position, and my pistol is about shoulder level while I'm focusing on the target and still in an upward movement. This is a habit I've made, and works well with USPSA matches for me as well.

Torrid · November 6th, 2009, 02:24 AM

I never put my finger on the trigger until I'm ready to fire. The reason being is that if I can point at my target, I can hit my target. Finger should be parallel to the barrel

ItsMyRight2 · November 6th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torrid

I never put my finger on the trigger until I'm ready to fire. The reason being is that if I can point at my target, I can hit my target. Finger should be parallel to the barrel

Thats what I do. I find that the"pointing" helps me acquire the target quicker.

BikerRN · November 6th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamlet

I think I've been placing my finger on the trigger too soon when drawing and shooting. I place it there when the gun is being raised to eye-level, starting at an angle about 30 degrees; watching some officers practicing at the range the other night, I noticed they were keeping their fingers on safe UNTIL the gun was at eye-level. Is this the safest practice when drawing? I tried it their way a number of times, it was hard to keep my finger on safe and not instinctively put it on the trigger earlier, really had to think about it. Also increased the time before I shot and I was less accurate.

Anyone have feedback on this?

Thanks.

I'm sure it's already been said, but I'll say it again, and save myself repeated reading as my reading comprehension skills are lacking, Keep your booger hook off the curved thingie until you want a loud noise to be produced.

In short, keep your finger off the trigger until your on target.

Biker

Thumper · November 6th, 2009, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BikerRN

In short, keep your finger off the trigger until your on target.

Biker

Simple as that! +1!

hamlet · November 6th, 2009, 04:01 AM

As usual: great advice, especially the drills posted. I'm glad I saw the officers at the range and asked about it here: I've been "playing with fire" (no pun intended) for quite awhile. I can also well see an accident under stress if the finger is on the trigger too soon. Tension and a slight movement with finger and a tragic mistake - in my mind, even worse than self-injury,killing an innocent person. I could never get over that.

So, I really appreciate all the help. Much Thanks! I'll start to work on it with empty gun.

simon · November 6th, 2009, 06:25 AM

It goes back to the basic rules...don't put your *##)&%%$#@ finger on the trigger untill your are ready to fire...and here comes the Period.

Hubs · November 6th, 2009, 07:40 AM

"Finger off the trigger, finger off the trigger...until you are ready to shoot" was drilled into me!

November 5th, 2009, 09:50 PM	#21
basher052 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond TX Posts: 130	Find a local IDPA group and begin practicing with them. I did that here in Houston, and it only took one time of getting corrected for my mind to catch on. I also shoot sporting clays so often that it has become habit at this point. IDPA = International Defensive Pistol Association __________________ *Andy* When governments fear people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. Thomas Jefferson wwwdotcom.com

November 6th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#23
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,817	My finger goes into the trigger guard once I've drawn, my weak hand is already in support position, and my pistol is about shoulder level while I'm focusing on the target and still in an upward movement. This is a habit I've made, and works well with USPSA matches for me as well. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

November 6th, 2009, 04:01 AM	#28
hamlet Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: new york Posts: 127	Thanks All As usual: great advice, especially the drills posted. I'm glad I saw the officers at the range and asked about it here: I've been "playing with fire" (no pun intended) for quite awhile. I can also well see an accident under stress if the finger is on the trigger too soon. Tension and a slight movement with finger and a tragic mistake - in my mind, even worse than self-injury,killing an innocent person. I could never get over that. So, I really appreciate all the help. Much Thanks! I'll start to work on it with empty gun.

November 6th, 2009, 07:40 AM	#30
Hubs Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Johns Island, SC Posts: 137	"Finger off the trigger, finger off the trigger...until you are ready to shoot" was drilled into me! __________________ Kimber UC II SA XD-45 SC 1948 16g Remington Model 24 Mossberg .410g shottie

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November 6th, 2009, 02:24 AM	#24
Torrid Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 287	I never put my finger on the trigger until I'm ready to fire. The reason being is that if I can point at my target, I can hit my target. Finger should be parallel to the barrel

November 6th, 2009, 06:25 AM	#29
simon VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,758	It goes back to the basic rules...don't put your ##)&%%$#@ finger on the trigger untill your are ready to fire...and here comes the Period.*