Broke my trigger finger yesterday.... - Page 2

lefteye · February 24, 2012, 02:07 PM

First (based on my experiences as the patient, not as the therapist), I concur in Murdoch's advice. When able, take the opportunity to learn shooting with your left hand.

9mm · February 24, 2012, 02:50 PM

OP, this is why you need a revolver. Incase you break your finger, you can still work it.

I shoot about 50~100 rounds of 22lr with my left hand at the gun range, good learning. This is why God can you more than 1 finger, are you going give up because one finger is out?

You got other fingers you can use.

Tactical Jackalope · February 24, 2012, 03:55 PM

Wow. Did not expect that many responses.

lol. Well gentlemen. I'm on the way to the range right now with my buddy. My main Glock 21 is staying home for once

just taking out the SIG because it felt the best in my left hand. It's the e2 edition. I'll see if I can post a range report.

SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

2damnold4this · February 24, 2012, 04:17 PM

Sorry for your injury. I hope you recover quickly.

scottycoyote · February 24, 2012, 04:20 PM

i cut off my trigger finger as a kid right across the middle joint and though its reattached its never bent since. Its prob easier for me b/c i grew up dealing with it, but my shooting hasnt suffered any. Some large frame guns i can shoot with my trigger finger, some i have to use my middle finger and i let the trigger ride against the frame. My keltecp32 has to be shot left only b/c i cant shoot it with my middle finger or trigger finger....u just adapt and overcome.

Tactical Jackalope · February 24, 2012, 04:27 PM

Here now with the SIG Sauer P226 E2 lol love that name. Hope all goes well!!! Thank you guys for the support and the ones who have had a similar injury. Hope hours better now and keep getting better.

SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

Tactical Jackalope · February 24, 2012, 04:53 PM

I feel like crying.....this is my worst target..ever... :banghead:

SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

motorhead0922 · February 24, 2012, 05:03 PM

Two months from now, when you are proficient with either hand, you'll actually be a better marksman than before.

Tactical Jackalope · February 24, 2012, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead0922

Two months from now, when you are proficient with either hand, you'll actually be a better marksman than before.

Before...all my life I'd put 200rds in a golf ball sized or baseball sized grouping. :/ not used to this.

SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

Deaf Smith · February 25, 2012, 12:08 AM

Constantine,

Long time I ago I broke my right hand. Found I was a terrible shot with my .45 Colt Commander with my left!

Now days I shoot with ether hand. Even do IDPA now and then left handed (I have several left handed holsters for that very reason.)

I urge everyone to become at least functional with ether hand (and with rifle as well!)

Deaf

MLeake · February 25, 2012, 12:32 AM

As several others have said, this is exactly why training with either hand is potentially crucial.

I know at least a couple nationally recognized instructors who insist that their assistants be able to conduct a training course using their weak hand. I'm working toward that as a goal, myself.

On the bright side, shooting lefty isn't that hard. It's much easier than trying to throw or write with the weak hand.

reoader22 · February 25, 2012, 01:42 AM

just cut it off and use your middle finger or cut it off and use your 870

jborushko · February 25, 2012, 01:54 AM

im right handed... i smashed my right hand and wrist down range, i still drove the trucks (manual trans) still carried my m4 (left handed of course)

after i had right shoulder surgery i still carried my 1911, still drove my manual cars... my mustang, and gas saver kia

you'll figure something out

GM2 · February 25, 2012, 04:54 AM

I have developed arthritis in my trigger finger so Now I use the middle finger.
Believe me, you can shoot more than birdies with it

mrt949 · February 25, 2012, 07:58 AM

Had carpletunel surgery and trigger finger done a few years back .Right hand first then the left hand two weeks later talk about a trying time doing simple things . Learned to shoot strong hand &weak hand quickly .Used a air pistol for a few weeks .Made me a better shooter.

Tactical Jackalope · February 25, 2012, 11:26 AM

I have a lot of mixed feelings with all these responses.

I just want to heal up with whatever time it takes and use my dominant hand again. I know I'll pick back up where I left off. Just really anxious. Hope I'm above 85% back to normal. My failed horrendously with my left.

Another thing I've sadly decided...

I'M NOT GOING TO CARRY MY GUN!

I tried my right. Hurts like hell. Still freshly broken and not happening. Every jerk shifts the bone. Same with when I shift the gears in my stang. Same concept. If my life depended on it. I can. However it doesn't. So why would I prolong this injury and even risk further damage because I have too much pride to want to drive my awesome car and shoot with my ring finger. I know what's best for me there..

Left handed shooting. I'm horrible. See the pics.

As for not carrying. I can't. No lefty holsters..and can't even draw the sucker out with my left fast enough to be comfortable. Not remotely the same. So I'll pass on the idea of carrying for a while and risk being a liberal sheep for as long as I'm healed.

SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

TheNocturnus · February 25, 2012, 11:51 AM

The obvious answer here is to start shooting with your feet.

sigcurious · February 25, 2012, 12:36 PM

Ouch! Hope you heal up quickly and well!

FWIW I find my 1911 much less odd feeling in my weak hand. I don't think it has much to do with my 1911 vs my Sig ergos, but rather by the time I tried shooting my Sig in my weak hand I had several thousand rounds through it. Whereas I starting doing practice with both hands right away with the 1911. The Sig still feels weird in my left hand. I know you're a big fan of your Sig, but maybe try a pistol you've shot less overall.

Tactical Jackalope · February 25, 2012, 01:34 PM

^ I know I'll shoot the PX4 Storm better than the SIG cause I do so overall even without the injury. I don't know why I took the SIG out yesterday -__-

My Glock 21sf is my favorite now actually then the Storm..the SIG crawled down a bit cause of that DA first round.

dfajkfkjksjdlkhjnfekjdhmlt <-----stressing

going to work without my gun in my lock box for the first time in years!!!

hogshead · February 25, 2012, 01:54 PM

You sure can type good with a broke trigger finger. You probably don't use 1 finger like me though. I broke my right hand when I was younger you will be surprised how well you will adapt to your injury . In a few days the pain will ease off and you will be able to shoot drive and pick ur nose again.

Tactical Jackalope · February 25, 2012, 02:06 PM

Welcome to the firing line!!!! ^ lmao nice first post man. Thanks for joining us. Read over the rules of the forum. High recommended

Yeah...I type fine...Always did..?

Can't wait to pick my nose!

m&p45acp10+1 · February 25, 2012, 02:37 PM

You will improve both shooting and driving in a little time if you choose to work in it. Try some dry fire practice with the left hand.

I am a lefty shooter. Back in the day when I played football i spend most of the season with my left hand splinted up from either a broken thumb, or pinky finger. Once it was both. One year a newbie center gave a bad snap that broke my trigger finger. It was deer season too. I did still get my limit. It was not easy to take a shot, and it hurt like hadies to do so. Working the gear shift on an old Farmall tractor with a broken pinky, and thumb is not fun either.

With handguns I shot with grampa, and shot with my weak hand a lot. When I was in my early 20's I ended up with my left hand badly hurt. I moved my holster to SOB and with enough practice I was drawing, and shooting with my weak hand.

You have to do it enough that it becomes comfortable. It will not be comfortable for a while. Keep practicing.

publius · February 25, 2012, 02:47 PM

Follow Murdock's advice on contacting a specialist immediately.

Stevie-Ray · February 25, 2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Use your middle finger

Learn to shoot southpaw

^^^This. I've learned that my draw is done with my last two fingers anyway and I shoot equally well with the middle finger. I also use the left hand while at the range, though I'll admit to being slower at it.

brickeyee · February 25, 2012, 05:50 PM

Just remember they used to shoot injured horses.

Ibuprofen, or anything stronger you can talk your doctor into.

It should not hurt all that much after about 72 hours or so, unless you try to move it.

February 24, 2012, 02:07 PM	#26
lefteye Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1,433	First (based on my experiences as the patient, not as the therapist), I concur in Murdoch's advice. When able, take the opportunity to learn shooting with your left hand. __________________ Vietnam Veteran ('69-'70) NRA Life Member RMEF Life Member

February 24, 2012, 04:20 PM	#30
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	i cut off my trigger finger as a kid right across the middle joint and though its reattached its never bent since. Its prob easier for me b/c i grew up dealing with it, but my shooting hasnt suffered any. Some large frame guns i can shoot with my trigger finger, some i have to use my middle finger and i let the trigger ride against the frame. My keltecp32 has to be shot left only b/c i cant shoot it with my middle finger or trigger finger....u just adapt and overcome. __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"

February 25, 2012, 12:08 AM	#35
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	Constantine, Long time I ago I broke my right hand. Found I was a terrible shot with my .45 Colt Commander with my left! Now days I shoot with ether hand. Even do IDPA now and then left handed (I have several left handed holsters for that very reason.) I urge everyone to become at least functional with ether hand (and with rifle as well!) Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides

February 25, 2012, 01:54 AM	#38
jborushko Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 469	im right handed... i smashed my right hand and wrist down range, i still drove the trucks (manual trans) still carried my m4 (left handed of course) after i had right shoulder surgery i still carried my 1911, still drove my manual cars... my mustang, and gas saver kia you'll figure something out __________________ EDIT: yeah i always "edit" my posts

February 25, 2012, 07:58 AM	#40
mrt949 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2008 Posts: 1,692	Had carpletunel surgery and trigger finger done a few years back .Right hand first then the left hand two weeks later talk about a trying time doing simple things . Learned to shoot strong hand &weak hand quickly .Used a air pistol for a few weeks .Made me a better shooter. __________________ No Gun Big Or Small Does It All

February 24, 2012, 02:50 PM	#27
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,834	OP, this is why you need a revolver. Incase you break your finger, you can still work it. I shoot about 50~100 rounds of 22lr with my left hand at the gun range, good learning. This is why God can you more than 1 finger, are you going give up because one finger is out? You got other fingers you can use.

February 24, 2012, 03:55 PM	#28
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Wow. Did not expect that many responses. lol. Well gentlemen. I'm on the way to the range right now with my buddy. My main Glock 21 is staying home for once just taking out the SIG because it felt the best in my left hand. It's the e2 edition. I'll see if I can post a range report. SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

February 24, 2012, 04:17 PM	#29
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 2,526	Sorry for your injury. I hope you recover quickly.

February 24, 2012, 04:27 PM	#31
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Here now with the SIG Sauer P226 E2 lol love that name. Hope all goes well!!! Thank you guys for the support and the ones who have had a similar injury. Hope hours better now and keep getting better. SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

February 24, 2012, 04:53 PM	#32
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I feel like crying.....this is my worst target..ever... :banghead: SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

February 24, 2012, 05:03 PM	#33
motorhead0922 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 635	Two months from now, when you are proficient with either hand, you'll actually be a better marksman than before.

February 25, 2012, 12:32 AM	#36
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	As several others have said, this is exactly why training with either hand is potentially crucial. I know at least a couple nationally recognized instructors who insist that their assistants be able to conduct a training course using their weak hand. I'm working toward that as a goal, myself. On the bright side, shooting lefty isn't that hard. It's much easier than trying to throw or write with the weak hand.

February 25, 2012, 01:42 AM	#37
reoader22 Member Join Date: February 16, 2012 Posts: 28	just cut it off and use your middle finger or cut it off and use your 870

February 25, 2012, 04:54 AM	#39
GM2 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Location: Southeast, USA Posts: 350	I have developed arthritis in my trigger finger so Now I use the middle finger. Believe me, you can shoot more than birdies with it

February 25, 2012, 11:26 AM	#41
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	I have a lot of mixed feelings with all these responses. I just want to heal up with whatever time it takes and use my dominant hand again. I know I'll pick back up where I left off. Just really anxious. Hope I'm above 85% back to normal. My failed horrendously with my left. Another thing I've sadly decided... I'M NOT GOING TO CARRY MY GUN! I tried my right. Hurts like hell. Still freshly broken and not happening. Every jerk shifts the bone. Same with when I shift the gears in my stang. Same concept. If my life depended on it. I can. However it doesn't. So why would I prolong this injury and even risk further damage because I have too much pride to want to drive my awesome car and shoot with my ring finger. I know what's best for me there.. Left handed shooting. I'm horrible. See the pics. As for not carrying. I can't. No lefty holsters..and can't even draw the sucker out with my left fast enough to be comfortable. Not remotely the same. So I'll pass on the idea of carrying for a while and risk being a liberal sheep for as long as I'm healed. SA 1911 - XD45 - G21sf - RIA 1911 - G22 - G27 - Hk USP 40 - SIG P226 E2 - PX4 Storm - Browning High-Power - S&W M19-3 - CZ-82 - S&W 642 - Remington 870

February 25, 2012, 11:51 AM	#42
TheNocturnus Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,097	The obvious answer here is to start shooting with your feet. __________________ My EDC: Gun Wallet Brain (Use this one the most)

February 25, 2012, 12:36 PM	#43
sigcurious Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2011 Posts: 1,755	Ouch! Hope you heal up quickly and well! FWIW I find my 1911 much less odd feeling in my weak hand. I don't think it has much to do with my 1911 vs my Sig ergos, but rather by the time I tried shooting my Sig in my weak hand I had several thousand rounds through it. Whereas I starting doing practice with both hands right away with the 1911. The Sig still feels weird in my left hand. I know you're a big fan of your Sig, but maybe try a pistol you've shot less overall.

February 25, 2012, 01:34 PM	#44
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	^ I know I'll shoot the PX4 Storm better than the SIG cause I do so overall even without the injury. I don't know why I took the SIG out yesterday -__- My Glock 21sf is my favorite now actually then the Storm..the SIG crawled down a bit cause of that DA first round. dfajkfkjksjdlkhjnfekjdhmlt <-----stressing going to work without my gun in my lock box for the first time in years!!!

February 25, 2012, 01:54 PM	#45
hogshead Member Join Date: March 2, 2011 Posts: 18	You sure can type good with a broke trigger finger. You probably don't use 1 finger like me though. I broke my right hand when I was younger you will be surprised how well you will adapt to your injury . In a few days the pain will ease off and you will be able to shoot drive and pick ur nose again.

February 25, 2012, 02:06 PM	#46
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Welcome to the firing line!!!! ^ lmao nice first post man. Thanks for joining us. Read over the rules of the forum. High recommended Yeah...I type fine...Always did..? Can't wait to pick my nose!

February 25, 2012, 02:37 PM	#47
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	You will improve both shooting and driving in a little time if you choose to work in it. Try some dry fire practice with the left hand. I am a lefty shooter. Back in the day when I played football i spend most of the season with my left hand splinted up from either a broken thumb, or pinky finger. Once it was both. One year a newbie center gave a bad snap that broke my trigger finger. It was deer season too. I did still get my limit. It was not easy to take a shot, and it hurt like hadies to do so. Working the gear shift on an old Farmall tractor with a broken pinky, and thumb is not fun either. With handguns I shot with grampa, and shot with my weak hand a lot. When I was in my early 20's I ended up with my left hand badly hurt. I moved my holster to SOB and with enough practice I was drawing, and shooting with my weak hand. You have to do it enough that it becomes comfortable. It will not be comfortable for a while. Keep practicing. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

February 25, 2012, 02:47 PM	#48
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	Follow Murdock's advice on contacting a specialist immediately. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

February 25, 2012, 05:50 PM	#50
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	Just remember they used to shoot injured horses. Ibuprofen, or anything stronger you can talk your doctor into. It should not hurt all that much after about 72 hours or so, unless you try to move it.

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