Shooting with finger on front of trigger guard.

[k9870]

Ive always tended to shoot right, i may really try to practice better trigger finger position. the finger on trigger guard thing actually seems to steady gun altogether and tighten groups real well though.

[Gunmaster45]

Originally Posted by k9870

Ive always tended to shoot right, i may really try to practice better trigger finger position. the finger on trigger guard thing actually seems to steady gun altogether and tighten groups real well though.

Common reasons for shooting off to one side include:

* Most rationally, your sights may be off. On 1911s with standard installed sights sometimes the sights get out of alignment and require a tap to get back to center. I had this problem at one point.

* Your form. Best way to keep the gun aligned properly is to keep your shooting arm straight and leveled with your dominant eye. Think of your arm like a rifle stock for better alignment.

* Trigger finger is important. Lots of shooters wrap their finger all the way around the trigger, which causes the gun to shoot off center because you are not pulling it straight back. Use the tip of your finger for the best control.

* Trigger weight. Make sure the trigger pull is reasonable. If it's too heavy, the struggle can offput your shots.

Address all those issues and you should be driving tacs all day long my friend.

[k9870]

I noticed this grip lets my support hand ride higher which will help with subcompacts, I never could grip a small gun confortably.

[ManiacallyChallenged]

Damn that's a handy chart!

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by k9870

I noticed this grip lets my support hand ride higher which will help with subcompacts, I never could grip a small gun confortably.

That's why most bigger people still do it, especially on smaller guns. I can't shoot subcompact Glocks without a grip/mag extension unless I move my support finger to the trigger guard. Otherwise, the palm of my support hand extends past the bottom of the grip and I don't have a firm hold on the gun.

Though I'd rather just buy the mag extension (and get the extra rounds) than shoot with my support finger on the trigger guard.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by MT2008

That's why most bigger people still do it, especially on smaller guns. I can't shoot subcompact Glocks without a grip/mag extension unless I move my support finger to the trigger guard. Otherwise, the palm of my support hand extends past the bottom of the grip and I don't have a firm hold on the gun.

Though I'd rather just buy the mag extension (and get the extra rounds) than shoot with my support finger on the trigger guard.

I generally just fold my pinky underneath the grip if it's too short

[k9870]

Most people wont carry with the extension, a barrel is way easier to hide than a grip too. At the range, sure, but thats not when it matters. And the thing is, I shoot better so i wll keep doing it.

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

I generally just fold my pinky underneath the grip if it's too short

I find that too awkward. Like I said, my preference would be to buy a grip extension for any gun I can't grip properly. But if one weren't available, I'd probably put my support finger on the trigger guard.

Also, without sounding like sexist, I think subcompact pistols really aren't suitable for anyone besides thin girls with small hands. Even for conceal carry, most compacts seem perfectly adequate. If I ever get my conceal carry permit (probably not in this state), I'll stick with a compact the size of a Glock 19.

[k9870]

I can see carrying something like a LCP jogging, with pants and a belt something like a p229 is good.