RangerTrace Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 This comes from a post on Facebook. Which of the top GMs shoot with their finger on the front of the trigger guard? I guess we would first have to discuss the definition of "top" GMs. So maybe the top 25 GMs at USPSA Nationals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Eric g and Jerry Miculek do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKorn Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I believe Hwansik Kim does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moverfive Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Being one of the older GM’s still in the game, I have been around many generations of these shooters. The finger over the trigger guard type grip (and I also use it) is definitely not a common one. Jerry Barnhart was one of the most successful in this game, before Eric, that utilized that grip. When I used to work with shooters, I would show them both grips but only to see which one gave them the feeling of the strongest grip. Some folks need their pinky finger, versus their pointer, to be very integral to that grip and getting that finger higher was needed. Thus giving the size, shape, and/or dominance of each hand, the finger over the trigger guard allows for that better combination. But that grip is rare as most will have a better grip with all four fingers under.....but unless you try, you don’t know 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstone45 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, DKorn said: I believe Hwansik Kim does as well. I could be wrong, but from his latest Instagram video, he doesn't have his support index finger wrapped around the front of the trigger guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKorn Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Blackstone45 said: I could be wrong, but from his latest Instagram video, he doesn't have his support index finger wrapped around the front of the trigger guard. I thought he talked on Stoeger’s podcast at one point about experimenting with it. Here’s a clip from his Instagram where he does have it wrapped around: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 hours ago, RJH said: Eric g and Jerry Miculek do Recently saw a photo of Lena with two fingers on front of trigger guard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 7 hours ago, mwx40x40 said: Recently saw a photo of Lena with two fingers on front of trigger guard! That is what caused this thread..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Lets start with Im nobody... just another shooter. Ive experimented with it & Ive worked with other shooters that have tried. Obviosly it can be done & done well but the tendency in many newer shooters is to pull shots left. You have excellent leverage when doing this so it can happen easily. Not saying dont do it, not saying it doesnt work. I am saying newer & less experienced shooters tend to pull the gun left when finger hooked on front of trigger guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 3 hours ago, RangerTrace said: That is what caused this thread..... must have missed that little detail. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MixLord Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Yong Lee.. dudes a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanders Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Yong is a beast! There's a video that he put up where he mentions that he only puts his finger there so that he can get higher up on the gun. If you watch his older videos when he's shooting CZs, 2011s, or Tanfos (before he joined Team Sig), he doesn't have a finger in front of the trigger guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoKimberDave Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Yong also uses a lot of target focus. I love watching that guy shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikdanja Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Im not a top GM by any means but I am a limited GM. I’ve always shot with my finger on the trigger guard even before uspsa. I feel it gives me a higher grip and I don’t have to lock my wrists as much to fight recoil. Try it out. It works for me and as of now I don’t intended on going back. If I taught a brand new shooter who knows nothing about shooting, I would show them both ways. I would tell them the pros of both and show them how I hold the gun. Let them decide cause in the grand scheme of things, I don’t think it matters. USPSA# A-94001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyAxon Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 A lot more of the "top GMs" grip the gun normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmer1980 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 11:56 AM, CodyAxon said: A lot more of the "top GMs" grip the gun normally. Are you the Cody from that Podcast i just heared in my car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyAxon Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Are you the Cody from that Podcast i just heared in my car? [emoji4] There’s an above average chance, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 9:45 AM, mwx40x40 said: Recently saw a photo of Lena with two fingers on front of trigger guard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 My guess? About 5% Maybe 6.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11MM Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I am surprised that the 2011 pastic frmae/grip manufacturers have not made a flat trigger guard that can accommidate more than one finger. I have never been a fan o f the single finger method, but if the front of the trigger was larger and two could be used, that seemsd like a lot of downward torque could be applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, 11MM said: I am surprised that the 2011 pastic frmae/grip manufacturers have not made a flat trigger guard that can accommidate more than one finger. I have never been a fan o f the single finger method, but if the front of the trigger was larger and two could be used, that seemsd like a lot of downward torque could be applied. that would be great...I could wear my tactical lobster claw gloves on those chilly mornings at the range. They don't make 'em because the overwhelming majority of shooters, GM or otherwise, have figured out that it is probably not the best grip option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11MM Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 That is quite possible. However, I have been around long enough to have seen a lot of things come into the sport that at one time no one ever thought they needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merldizzle Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 5:19 PM, RangerTrace said: That is what caused this thread..... So I wasn’t the only one scratching my head when I saw that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merldizzle Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 7/30/2019 at 8:27 PM, MemphisMechanic said: Guess I’ll have my wife try this grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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