Proper grip

[account]

I think I'm doing something wrong. I went to the range today and shot 200 rounds through a couple of 1911's, no problem. I then shot 50 rounds of .357 through my 3" 686-6, and that gave me a blister on my trigger finger. So, I think maybe my grip is not right. Is the grip on a revolver different than you would grip a 1911 or other semi-auto?

 

[Kanewpadle]

I think I'm doing something wrong. I went to the range today and shot 200 rounds through a couple of 1911's, no problem. I then shot 50 rounds of .357 through my 3" 686-6, and that gave me a blister on my trigger finger. So, I think maybe my grip is not right. Is the grip on a revolver different than you would grip a 1911 or other semi-auto?

That's hard to answer because I can't see how you grip your 1911. I shoot two hands thumbs forward with a semi auto or revolver.

Accurate shooting in double action takes practice. Shooting single action should be equal to or better than your 1911.

 

[mscampbell2734]

Its not the GRIP so much as the motion of the TRIGGER itself.

Remember on a 1911 the trigger SLIDES forwards and back. On a revolver the trigger PIVOTS on a pin, resulting in your finger rubbing/sliding vertically along the face of the trigger. If you trigger has serrations/sharp edges it certainly does not help.

Smith makes smooth faced "combat" triggers that could help, or you could take a stone and gently smooth the face break the edges of yours if it has serrations.

 

[MichiganScott]

That's hard to answer because I can't see how you grip your 1911. I shoot two hands thumbs forward with a semi auto or revolver.

Accurate shooting in double action takes practice. Shooting single action should be equal to or better than your 1911.

The thumbs should be forward on a semi-auto. However, after shooting mostly DA revolvers for over 40 years I shoot with thumbs curled down. Now that the eyes are going, I do just about as well DA as SA with a revolver.

It would help to know exactly where the blister formed on your finger. The trigger on my M&P9C forms a blister on the side of mine because of the sharpness of the edge. I have no problem with the grooved triggers on most revolvers.

 

[Moonman]

Generally in two handed shooting;

1911's Two handed THUMBS FORWARD.

Revolvers THUMBS OVERLAP pointing downward.

The SERRATED/GROOVED Triggers of some revolvers can be harsh.

Smooth rounded triggers are available or a GUNSMITH can round/smooth yours.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROUND/SMOOTH YOURSELF IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE TOOLS AND EXPERIENCE!

How does the revolver FIT YOUR HAND?

All guns do not fit all people, you can shoot them but the fit can cause problems.

You can check for other STOCKS/GRIPS if fit and trigger finger reach is your problem.

1911's just fit people well because they are THIN, and can have a SHORT-MEDIUM-LONG trigger length to help with your finger reach.

 

[brucev]

Ditto on the above response. In addition do note that the S&W revolver trigger is grooved to aid single-action shooting. For those persons who enjoy deliberate SA shooting at the range or in the field, it has its uses. For those who want to focus on double-action shooting, it can be less helpful. I have found that a bit of tape ,such as is commonly used to for bandages, etc., applied to my trigger finger allows me to shoot my revolvers in DA without any problems.

 

[account]

Thanks for the replies so far.

For the question about where the blister formed, it formed on the side of my finger, the side that would face down, or toward the trigger guard. I don't know if I was rubbing against the trigger guard or getting pinched between the guard and the trigger or something else.
The gun is a talo edition and has a smooth trigger face.

I took the wooden stocks off until I get used to a revolver and replaced them with a SW rubber one. The grip I am using is basically the same as I use for the semi's I am used to. Two handed, left hand overlapping the right, thumbs pointing forward. Although the push-pull seems a little awkward, managing the recoil isn't too bad. Holy cow this thing is loud indoors!

I should add that this seems to happen shooting DA only. SA is very similar to the 1911, but the trigger is WAAY lighter!

 

[gr7070]

Generally in two handed shooting;

1911's Two handed THUMBS FORWARD.

Revolvers THUMBS OVERLAP pointing downward.

Yep, that's how I do it.

Miculek, too. FYI, these videos are out there on the web somewhere, but their links always change. It's worth searching for to find his series of how to's...

 

[Friar Whently]

Is there any rubbing/discomfort when you dry fire? If not, it could be the recoil kicking the gun up and causing the trigger guard to hit/abrade the underside of your finger. Just a thought.

 

[account]

Is there any rubbing/discomfort when you dry fire? If not, it could be the recoil kicking the gun up and causing the trigger guard to hit/abrade the underside of your finger. Just a thought.

I'll check to see of that's the case later today. Is it possible to adjust my grip to compensate?

 

[Friar Whently]

I'll check to see of that's the case later today. Is it possible to adjust my grip to compensate?

The only remedy for that that I can think of is gripping it tighter to try to minimize its movement. If there's any movement from recoil, you want both the gun and your hand to move as a unit, not the gun sliding around in your hand.