sauza45 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I shoot a EDGE with the long curved trigger and had a chance to handle a short curved trigger, It felt good. I am playing with a short curved trigger now and was wondering what other people shoot. My finger is 2 7/8 inches long from the web to tip. I fell like I can get my finger square to the trigger now with the short curved, also I might like to try a short flat trigger to. So my question is how long is your trigger finger and what kind of trigger do you shoot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 3 3/4" long and long curved trigger seemed to work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebob Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Im consider the switch to the long flat trigger, anybody using those? I'm shooting the factory trigger and my finger measures 3 1/8 so I'm thinking the extra length will help me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooting for M Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I don't know how you measured, but there is more to trigger reach than just finger length. I just measured my finger and it's about 3" even. I use a short trigger on my STI widebody and it's still barely there. I use short triggers and thin grips on my single stacks, and like the small grip on the M&P and XDM. I also use a small backstrap on the HK P2000. I would say whater your preference is, use that. Something else to keep in mind is that you need to ensure that your strong hand grip is consistent in its placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 3-1/16" from web between index and middle, 4-3/4" from web between thumb and index. Short curved STI trigger in 2011s. Size L gloves (XL in motorcycle gloves). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 It seems most people don't take into account the thickness of the palm of the hand. Long fingers or not, if your palm is thick it holds your hand back from the trigger. I've seen a number of shooters who have long fingers, but their palm is so thick it holds their skelatal structure back from the grip. It's not unlike wearing a thick glove while shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fng Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I shoot the STI 'gunsmith blank' trigger, and I love it. I don't care for curved triggers anymore. I'm not sure that hand size really matters with flat triggers, especially the plastic STI ones. If you have a belt sander, you can make that sucker just about any length you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsupglock Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I just got to handle a gun set up with a short Grieder trigger. Loved it. Mine is on the way. It should be here Thursday. I can't wait to get it in the gun. I have very small hands and I can't believe how much better the short trigger fits my hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 3 1/8" from the web between 1st & 2nd finger and 5 3/8" from web of thumb. I use a long curved trigger on my STI and my single stacks. I even put an Ergo grip on the AR-15 to get a longer reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 3 1/8" and I like short and flat. Like 1fng said, STI gunsmith blank sanded down to almost nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 3.25 -I always have liked long flat triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvary45 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 3.25 fits my STI long curved trigger perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hello: Short curved and short flat I have big hands and fairly long fingers. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauza45 Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 I have been practicing with the short curved trigger and like it so far. I will be shooting it in a match this sunday and will let you know how it turned out. Also what do you all think of a arched mainspring housing? I wear a large glove but have short fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsupglock Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 My tiny Burger King hands are index finger 2.75 inches and from web of thumb a mere 4.25 inches. I just fit my short trigger last night to the gun and I believe for the first time in my life I have a gun that actually fits my tiny stinkin' hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro2AInPA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm not going to sit here and measure my hands, but have wide palms and short-ish fingers. In my 2011s I use an SV trigger with a short flat insert. Feels great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR Gunner Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I have large hands, and I can reach the front of the trigger guard on my STI. I like the long flat triggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzYooper Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Mine is 2 7/8 also. I have an STI open and have tried the long curved, short curved, Enos curve, reverse Enos curve and short flat. I prefer the short flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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