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Ruger .380 LCP
George:
I have the same problem with the finger...I have learned to just use the pad of my trigger finger when shooting it. I have very large fingers and atribute the finger pinch to that (milked too many cows) The gun works very good for summer carry because of the size.
armed and humorous:
I just went out today and shot my S&W 340 (airlite .357) using 38 sp ammo and my trigger finger was getting pinched, too. I was shooting one handed, something I apparently hadn't done before with this gun. I found out that by using the middle part of my finger (between the knuckles) rather than the tip part, the problem went away. I think the pinch was actually occurring when the trigger returned and pinched some flesh between the end of the trigger and the trigger guard.
FarmerRick:
--- Quote from: armed and humorous on July 30, 2009, 11:05:10 PM ---I just went out today and shot my S&W 340 (airlite .357) using 38 sp ammo and my trigger finger was getting pinched, too. I was shooting one handed, something I apparently hadn't done before with this gun. I found out that by using the middle part of my finger (between the knuckles) rather than the tip part, the problem went away. I think the pinch was actually occurring when the trigger returned and pinched some flesh between the end of the trigger and the trigger guard.
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That's exactly what my LCP does to me, doesn't happen with any of my other pistols. I guess I just need to practice with it more using the different finger positions. Might be hard to remember in a stressful situation, but then again, I won't be too worried about a pinched finger at that point.
Rich B:
I shot a friend's LCP at the range. Kicked like a mule.
And that trigger... Yeesh. One friend had a stock Ruger 10/22 with him. The trigger on that felt like 10 pound single-stage. I pulled and pulled and checked the safety twice to make sure I didn't leave it on. The LCP, OTOH, felt like 10-pound two-stage, with a travel distance roughly equal to the Oregon Trail.
I can see the value of the LCP, but I'm not in any rush to buy one. For me, I'd probably only use it when in formal attire, which is maybe 1-2 times per year.
I've already decided I'd carry it with ball ammo due to the poor penetration and feeding problems some JHPs have.
armed and humorous:
What little I was able to shoot my LCP before it broke gave me pretty much the same experience, Rich. The trigger pull on my S&W 340 seems awfully long, too, though not as heavy. I'm just not used to shooting DA only, I guess. I did improve some yesterday compared to previous attempts. Practice, practice, practice. Anyone seen the Kahr version of a .380? Not sure of the model right now, but it looked pretty nice on line. Not quite as small as the LCP but still very concealable I'm sure. I might buy one if I find one anywhere.
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