Sore hand

[kmca]

First I'm a new member and I've just started shooting "action" type events.

I have 2 problems.

I am shooting a Colt Government that's basically stock and I'm left handed, if that makes a difference.

1. When I shoot a lot (to me) 3 or 400 rounds, the web between my index finger and my thumb gets a sore spot, that matches the shape of the grip safety. It's never done that before, but that was when my thumb was under the safety, now I've modified my trip to have my thumb resting on the safety. It's not caused by the hammer. Would a beavertail stop this, or am I just a sissy that should shoot more and develop a callous?

2. This is not related to my hand problem, but it's a problem for me none the less.

I have an S & A magwell/main spring housing installed. I have a Kimber 22 caliber conversion unit to install that is used for "cheap" practice, besides being a lot of fun to shoot. My problem is the Kimber magazine won't lock in position. It looks like the baseplate is too wide to fit inside the magwell. I don't think the baseplate flange can be cut small enough to fit, without compromising the magazine's strength. Is there another magazine that will work (my friend has a Marvel unit, and that magazine won't fit. Is my only other option changing the main spring housing every time I want to use the conversion?

Thank you in advance,

Keith

[EricW]

First I'm a new member and I've just started shooting "action" type events.

I have 2 problems.

I am shooting a Colt Government that's basically stock and I'm left handed, if that makes a difference.

1. When I shoot a lot (to me) 3 or 400 rounds, the web between my index finger and my thumb gets a sore spot, that matches the shape of the grip safety. It's never done that before, but that was when my thumb was under the safety, now I've modified my trip to have my thumb resting on the safety. It's not caused by the hammer. Would a beavertail stop this, or am I just a sissy that should shoot more and develop a callous?

2. This is not related to my hand problem, but it's a problem for me none the less.

I have an S & A magwell/main spring housing installed. I have a Kimber 22 caliber conversion unit to install that is used for "cheap" practice, besides being a lot of fun to shoot. My problem is the Kimber magazine won't lock in position. It looks like the baseplate is too wide to fit inside the magwell. I don't think the baseplate flange can be cut small enough to fit, without compromising the magazine's strength. Is there another magazine that will work (my friend has a Marvel unit, and that magazine won't fit. Is my only other option changing the main spring housing every time I want to use the conversion?

Thank you in advance,

Keith

1. Get a beavertail safety and a Commander-style rounded/bobbed hammer (or do what Pat Kelley does and introduce your gun to the bench grinder). You are not alone. EVERYBODY has the same problem and that's the fix for it.

2. ????

[Pierruiggi]

I agree with EricW, do not be afraid to change your gun to suit your needs. Even though, a callous will eventually form in several places in your hand (at least if you use grip tape, I do). I'd personally try to find a nice beavertail for my gun, a high rise like an Ed Brown or STI would be preferable over a King's or a Wilson (personal opinion), because I like to feel the gun "rounded" back there. That means, having a wide area of the gun contact the web of my hand instead of those sharp "regular" beavertail corners. I'd grind away the hammer though.

[JD45]

The Kimber factory beavertail has put a real nice callous on my hand. Why in the hell can't Kimber cut and fit an Ed Brown as standard equipment? If they would do that, plus give us a sub 4lb. trigger and a good extractor, it would be ready to go out of the box.