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db99wj · 01-06-2007, 11:30 AM

I am trying to just use the tip of my finger like it is recommended but I have a problem. I put around 150 rounds through my XD40 and somehow rubbed a blister on my trigger finger, where the bottom part of the finger pad is in contact with the trigger. My shots were not great but they were on target. Not sure what is going on, can't figure out why it would rub a blister. Any ideas?

db99wj · 01-06-2007, 11:35 AM

Nevermind, did a more exact search and found some things on finger cuts, trigger slap and some other things.

Lesson of the day: Always use that fancy search button up at the top before you post a question!

Pegasus3c · 01-06-2007, 11:44 AM

I picked up a XD 40 service size and put 800 rounds through it the first outing... I KNEW why I had places on my hands lol.

Just wondering what the verdict is on yours though?

db99wj · 01-06-2007, 09:41 PM

I either got to toughen up my finger, use tape or a shooting glove. It could be a little sharp edge on the trigger safety or I could be putting my trigger finger too low on the trigger and it is rubbing between the trigger and the trigger guard.

I have a lot to work on with my trigger. I am still not fully comfortable with it. I shot a Kimber 1911 Ultra II today as well and did well with it and I am more comfortable with that type trigger pull. So I have decided I need to put a lot more rounds through the XD and work on my trigger. Good problem to have.

NM3GNR · 01-07-2007, 06:02 AM

DB99,

I am not sure where you got that info from. You should not use the tip of your finger. You should be using the part of your finger that is just in front of the fisrt joint, so the trigger pull will be straight back. So that we do not confuse this, not the tip but about 3/8" more onto the finger.

Too little finger you will get sore and push the shots left, Too much finger and you will pull the shots right. This will be oposite for left handers.

Good Luck !

mudfoot · 01-07-2007, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NM3GNR

DB99,

I am not sure where you got that info from. You should not use the tip of your finger. You should be using the part of your finger that is just in front of the fisrt joint, so the trigger pull will be straight back. So that we do not confuse this, not the tip but about 3/8" more onto the finger.

Too little finger you will get sore and push the shots left, Too much finger and you will pull the shots right. This will be oposite for left handers.

Good Luck !

Correct! You should be centering the trigger in the first 1/2 of the first digit.

AR-Doctor · 01-07-2007, 07:00 AM

Hmm, I thought I was the only one that was having a trigger finger that looked like it went threw the blender.

But when I shot the 1911's its fine and I shoot dead on.

So are you guys saying this XD trigger needs some smoothing out??? I just thought all XD's where finger biters, Both of mine are.

scalce · 01-07-2007, 07:18 AM

If I send mine in for a trigger job I am going to have them smooth out the trigger as well.

db99wj · 01-07-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NM3GNR

DB99,

I am not sure where you got that info from. You should not use the tip of your finger. You should be using the part of your finger that is just in front of the fisrt joint, so the trigger pull will be straight back. So that we do not confuse this, not the tip but about 3/8" more onto the finger.

Too little finger you will get sore and push the shots left, Too much finger and you will pull the shots right. This will be oposite for left handers.

Good Luck !

Hmm, I am pushing my shots low and left. I swear I have read that somewhere...It is possible I mis-read that. The spot where I got the blister is if you look at your finger nail, find the middle, then make a line to the bottom of the pad.

I found this picture, not my hand nor anyone I know, I have been putting my finger more on the right edge of the 2 position.

Paul · 01-07-2007, 09:16 PM

Try moving your finger a little higher on the trigger. I don't know for sure if this will work for you. If it does let us know. I have noticed when I dry fire if my finger is low near the trigger guard I get something that could turn bad if I was shooting real ammo. I move it up just a little and all is well. I think (only think, don't know) that your finger gets pinched a little between the trigger and trigger safety if you are at the bottom of the trigger.

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01-07-2007, 06:02 AM	#5
NM3GNR XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38	Trigger finger DB99, I am not sure where you got that info from. You should not use the tip of your finger. You should be using the part of your finger that is just in front of the fisrt joint, so the trigger pull will be straight back. So that we do not confuse this, not the tip but about 3/8" more onto the finger. Too little finger you will get sore and push the shots left, Too much finger and you will pull the shots right. This will be oposite for left handers. Good Luck !

01-07-2007, 09:16 PM	#10
Paul XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,598	Try moving your finger a little higher on the trigger. I don't know for sure if this will work for you. If it does let us know. I have noticed when I dry fire if my finger is low near the trigger guard I get something that could turn bad if I was shooting real ammo. I move it up just a little and all is well. I think (only think, don't know) that your finger gets pinched a little between the trigger and trigger safety if you are at the bottom of the trigger. ? __________________ Paul

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01-06-2007, 11:44 AM	#3
Pegasus3c XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 218	I picked up a XD 40 service size and put 800 rounds through it the first outing... I KNEW why I had places on my hands lol. Just wondering what the verdict is on yours though?

01-07-2007, 07:00 AM	#7
AR-Doctor XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 53	Hmm, I thought I was the only one that was having a trigger finger that looked like it went threw the blender. But when I shot the 1911's its fine and I shoot dead on. So are you guys saying this XD trigger needs some smoothing out??? I just thought all XD's where finger biters, Both of mine are.

01-07-2007, 07:18 AM	#8
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	If I send mine in for a trigger job I am going to have them smooth out the trigger as well.