Hunter1998 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) I made it to B class in Limited and Open in my first year, but made a mistake today during a reload I discharged a round. My Question is: where do you put your trigger finger while reloading and during movement in a stage? on frame or out to the right? best way to practice reloads and transitions? thanks!!! Edited February 12, 2017 by Hunter1998 Correct spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgj3 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 On frame during reload. Just off trigger when moving. I've found that I have a tendency to grip a little with my strong hand when seating a new mag and this occasionally leads to my trigger finger closing some. Placing that finger on the frame gives it something safe to press against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 1 hour ago, wgj3 said: On frame Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGinIdaho Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 On the frame, reloading, moving, any time sights are not on something I intend to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1998 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks, will work on this in my dry firing practice and live practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 for me, it's easier to say/think/remember where my trigger finger should go, than where it shouldn't go. so, along the slide is where it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 On the frame, JJ Racaza actually puts his safety back on between reloads and I believe movement to arrays. Doesn't appear to slow him down one bit. I've considered giving this a go in dry fire practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxil343 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Putting your finger on the frame gives tactile feedback that your finger is not on the trigger. You have to reprogram yourself to think of achieving this feeling as step one for reloads/movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 On 2/12/2017 at 5:03 PM, Hunter1998 said: I made it to B class in Limited and Open in my first year, but made a mistake today during a reload I discharged a round. My Question is: where do you put your trigger finger while reloading and during movement in a stage? on frame or out to the right? best way to practice reloads and transitions? thanks!!! I put a small piece of skate tape on my frame where the tip of my finger goes. Helps with a reference point as well as being grippy and helps keep finger there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 There is a pin above the trigger guard that sticks out slightly. My finger goes on there. When the finger feels it, i know alll is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlm Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Johnbu, you are talking about the slide stop pin. Excellent place to place trigger finger. I do that on every reload, just because it works for me. IMVHO Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB86 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I reach my trigger finger up and onto the chamber. I do this any time I am not pushing the bang switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistolpete9 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm another guy that actually puts the safety on when moving. My trigger finger also goes up on the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 My finger has only 2 positions. On the trigger when I'm shooting and on the frame (usually touching the nub of the slide stop pin) when doing ANYTHING else. keeping it simple ensures it's never on the trigger when it's not supposed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 My finger has only 2 positions. On the trigger when I'm shooting and on the frame (usually touching the nub of the slide stop pin) when doing ANYTHING else. keeping it simple ensures it's never on the trigger when it's not supposed to be. [emoji4]What about when you're "prepping the trigger" [emoji23]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Matt1 said: What about when you're "prepping the trigger" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I don't even know what that means. I'm all slap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I don't even know what that means. I'm all slap. [emoji4]I saw a video once with a great example of this [emoji41]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 No comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 [emoji23]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1998 Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Have shot several matches since me DQ and have had no issues. Watched some video from last couple of matches and doing a good job on keeping finger on frame when not actually pulling the trigger. I have really worked hard during my dry firing to keep finger on frame during transitions and reloading. Developing muscle memory. Thanks for all the comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBear Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I keep my finger way out to the right at any time I'm not ready to fire. When I started to shoot, I placed my finger on the frame. One stage I was certain I placed my finger on the right spot of the frame, the RO said it was actually hard for him to see if my finger were on the bang switch or not. So i learned to keep my finger way out, and have since then been thanked by several RO's for beeing so clear. As I see it, it's another way to eliminate the risk of getting a DQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Part_time_redneck Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I received my first Dairy Queen award yesterday. I was however unable to treat myself to a blizzard as the local DQ wasn't open yet! Yes, I make my screw ups early in the AM. Small stage, 10 metric with a drop turner and a swinger. Took first 3 on right, started moving left, stumbled slightly and sent one into the berm. Talk about feeling like a complete imbecile. My first pistol match I got 1 "finger" warning and explanation from the RO. Since that day when not shooting my finger rides against the frame. Dry fire, practice, maintenance, always. Never had another problem or even warning until yesterday. I guess when I lost my balance I instinctively clenched up. On a positive note I did have it pointed directly into the berm. Still my fault and responsibility. Nothing left to do but unload & show clear, apologize to everyone, go home, & drink enough hooch to kill a bull elephant and rub that feeling out. Oh, and think on it all week. ^^^^^^ I do like the idea of engaging the safety while moving. Have never tried or even thought of it but I'm going to give it some more consideration. Stay safe guys, don't be me. Long, lonely ride home at 9:30 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 2 hours ago, TheBear said: I keep my finger way out to the right at any time I'm not ready to fire. When I started to shoot, I placed my finger on the frame. One stage I was certain I placed my finger on the right spot of the frame, the RO said it was actually hard for him to see if my finger were on the bang switch or not. So i learned to keep my finger way out, and have since then been thanked by several RO's for beeing so clear. As I see it, it's another way to eliminate the risk of getting a DQ +1 R.O.'s are not perfect, if it is obvious that you are doing things the safe way then you protect yourself from a bad call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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