J-Frame in a JIT: Proper Trigger Coverage?

MasterGuns · February 25th, 2009, 11:23 PM

For those with a j-frame and JIT, what do you think of the coverage over the trigger? I've seen many pictures of this pair on the forums, and I can usually see the trigger over the top of the leather. But, nobody that I can see has commented on it. Any thoughts?

John OK · February 26th, 2009, 02:13 PM

I've seen some holsters over the years that show some portion of trigger. I guess I'd be more concerned if it was a single action trigger w/ no active safety. With a J frame's fairly heavy and long double action trigger, I'd be less concerned, but really all that matters is whether you are comfortable w/ carrying it in that particular holster.

GunnyBunny · February 26th, 2009, 04:41 PM

My first issue holster for my Smith model 10 had a fully exposed trigger. With a double action revolver, it's not an issue.

MasterGuns · February 26th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Fair enough. Thanks guys.

86thecat · February 27th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Agree with JohnOK it's what you're comfortable with in your own situation. Most people would be fine with a partially exposed trigger but if you're like me and a bit of a klutz who has caught the clip of a folding knife on door striker plates solidly more than once and will hike through the brush on the spur of the moment where limbs and an exposed trigger could cause trouble, a holster that completely covers the trigger (as well as a thumb break) makes a lot of sense.

February 25th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#1
MasterGuns Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 31	J-Frame in a JIT: Proper Trigger Coverage? For those with a j-frame and JIT, what do you think of the coverage over the trigger? I've seen many pictures of this pair on the forums, and I can usually see the trigger over the top of the leather. But, nobody that I can see has commented on it. Any thoughts? __________________ Pain is weakness leaving the body

February 26th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#3
GunnyBunny VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 2,118	My first issue holster for my Smith model 10 had a fully exposed trigger. With a double action revolver, it's not an issue. __________________ CCW permit holder for Utah, Pennsylvannia, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.

February 26th, 2009, 07:39 PM	#4
MasterGuns Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 31	Fair enough. Thanks guys. __________________ Pain is weakness leaving the body

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February 26th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#2
John OK Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: US Posts: 67	I've seen some holsters over the years that show some portion of trigger. I guess I'd be more concerned if it was a single action trigger w/ no active safety. With a J frame's fairly heavy and long double action trigger, I'd be less concerned, but really all that matters is whether you are comfortable w/ carrying it in that particular holster.

February 27th, 2009, 12:07 AM	#5
86thecat Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WA Posts: 104	Agree with JohnOK it's what you're comfortable with in your own situation. Most people would be fine with a partially exposed trigger but if you're like me and a bit of a klutz who has caught the clip of a folding knife on door striker plates solidly more than once and will hike through the brush on the spur of the moment where limbs and an exposed trigger could cause trouble, a holster that completely covers the trigger (as well as a thumb break) makes a lot of sense.