Put Your Finger In the Hole!!!!

Trigger control is more than just putting your finger in the hole (aka trigger guard) and pulling the trigger. As with anything in shooting , even the position of your trigger finger can effect your shot placement.  If you use the tip of your finger you can pull your shot to the right/left  (if lefty). To much finger and you can pull your shot to the left/right (if lefty).

The ideal location for your finger is the center of your finger pad at the center of the trigger. Now that we got finger location established,  let's talk about trigger pull. I am sure you have heard the phrase "anybody can pull a trigger." Physically that is true, but to do it right there is a process.  After you place your finger on the trigger, you must provide equal and steady pressure on the trigger while pulling it towards your body.  This action should be done by ONLY the trigger finger. New shooters have tendencies to jerk the trigger ( not having equal or steady pressure on the trigger) , which will throw off your shot. Some people also close their grip tighter as they pull the trigger, which can also effect your shot. That is why Only the trigger finger should be in motion as you pull the trigger. The pressure should stay smooth and constant until the hammer falls and the projectile is released.

A great training method for trigger control,  I was taught, is place an dime on the very end of the barrel and pull the trigger without making the dime fall off. It works. It can be done with both rifles and pistols.  I highly recommend adding this drill to your dry fire drills. For this and ALL dry fire drills you should use a snap cap or a SPENT CASING to prevent damage to the firing pin.

I know other shooters might  use a different part of their trigger finger to shoot. Like I have said before, whatever is comfortable to the shooter works best. I have seen some crazy and awkward shooting style, BUT they worked for those shooter's.  You need to do what works for YOU!!!


Accurate Usus Facit!!!!!