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glock 20 trigger slap/jerk
post October 26th 2009 4:35 PM
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I have been shooting for some 20 years never had this issue with my 1911. i am committed to the glock 20 10mm but i don't understand why i keep getting this at the range.

I have an AA 22lr conversion kit to try to get more trigger learning time but i an getting impatient.

I have noticed that the glock trigger as a slight upward arch feel at the break rather then the smooth straight back action of the 1911 trigger.

I don't seem to have enough trigger finger pad on the glock trigger if i grip it with the back strap fully centered in the web of my hand. I haven't tried to move slightly off center yet to get More finger pad on the trigger. If that works then maybe a slime frame .... frame exchange will be in order.

any suggestions?
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post October 26th 2009 8:17 PM
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I got nothing. Without pics of your grip, I am not sure I am properly visualizing the issue. I have seen charts before that list "left is too much trigger, right is not enough" but I never understood them.

There was a you tube video featuring Todd Jarrett talking alot about grip consistency, but his advice was that most people grip in such a way as to have too much finger into the trigger, rather than not enough, which sounds like your issue.

Any chance you could post some pics of the issue?


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post October 26th 2009 11:55 PM
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I have seen the video you are referring too. It brings the out the point of not putting your first knuckle on the trigger. I only use the pad of my trigger finger on the trigger. The glock grip doesn't allow for my trigger finger to have the full pad on the trigger. in other words i am only able to get it on the safety and mostly on the right of the trigger. If i shift my grip i can establish full pad contact on the trigger but then the back strap is not center in the web of my hand. I had someone on glock talk state that i am probably milking or tensing my support fingers. I guess i will have to take note when i go to the range this weekend. funny I never had these issues with my 1911 but the grip was substantially narrower and the single stage trigger very nice. well i guess its a learning curve.
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post October 27th 2009 2:42 AM
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That is what I thought you were describing. I am afraid I don't have a good solution to that problem other than a grip reduction. I have seen some tutorials online about how to do that yourself, but have no direct input.

If you can get into a SF, that is probably the best route.
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post November 15th 2009 3:44 AM
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well things are finally looking up. I am finally beginning to train my brain to the POA sight alignment and my shot groups are improving. I can't believe how my old 6 o'clock hold was ingrained in my muscle memory. I also used to have Novak low mount adjustable target style sights on my 1911 with little light between the front and rear sight so it was super easy and quick for me to fill the black and shoot accurately. I have not only had to learn how to trust my front sight even more but space it appropriately in the rear sight.

I have been using the AA 22lr kit to get this down and save money. today 21 feet 6 mags no more red in the target. way too much fun relearning sight alignment.

I have also got into defensive shooting mind set which has allowed me to relax and get the accuracy i wanted.

The new understanding of my sights has given me the comfort to start working on grip and trigger control that low 7 o'clock issue hasn't reared its ugly head.

I think next week to see if that milking stays away with significant recoil.

Now i just need to pick up a 40 conversion barrel and some of those truglo TFO's to see the front sight better.

I know others have had some issues with the front light tube but there are decent fixes for them and my old eyes need that extra edge.

whew!!! And my girlfriend says i don't share
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