View Full Version : Middle finger for DA
skacy
February 3, 2006, 03:46 AM
I know it may be a bit unorthodoxed, but I find it much easier to fire my Beretta 92FS with my middle finger, especially in DA. Am I the only one? Is there a tactical disadvantage to this?
Pharley
February 3, 2006, 06:10 AM
Looks like you're the only one!!
stratus
February 3, 2006, 06:18 AM
You want to flip the District Attorney the bird? :confused:
heheh just kidding. I'd always use the index finger on the trigger. But that's because it's what I'm most comfortable with.
Do what's comfortable for you.
STEVE M
February 3, 2006, 06:33 AM
The disadvantages are that you now have one less finger to grip the pistol
with and there for have less control of the weapon.You also have less
strenght to hold the pistol still against the heavy double action trigger pull.
If you are firing double action with one finger and single action with another
then you are spending a lot of time changing your grip around.
Sorry, but there is a reason why everyone else uses the index finger for all
trigger pulls.
stevelyn
February 3, 2006, 07:59 AM
Your method is understandable. Berettas have notoriously large grips and long trigger reach/pulls. As STEVE M stated, you have less control over the pistol as your middle finger is being used to manipulate the trigger, which is where most of the grip should be coming from.
Perhaps you should look for a gun that fits your hand better than the Beretta.
Chris Phelps
February 3, 2006, 09:11 AM
At times, I find myself getting ready to squeeze the trigger with my middle finger. My reasoning for this (that is, the reason why I do this) is because I play paintball a lot. I have a trigger on my marker that I can use two fingers on to speed up the shots. I have never actually pulled the trigger on a firearm with the middle finger though. Of course, there is always the fear that my index finger will find its way to the slide and get ripped apart.
9mm1033
February 3, 2006, 10:04 AM
You are not alone. I did that exact thing with my DAO 3953. It never effected my shot placement. Everyone yells about grip holds and stances. Yes, their is a basic to each. If you are comfortable with that shooting style, who are we to say stop. In fact, I think I just read an article where an Olympic champion female shooter uses the techique.
FirstFreedom
February 3, 2006, 10:10 AM
You want to flip the District Attorney the bird?
that's what I was thinking; got some crim defense lawyer friends who can relate to that!
I'd say no, that's one less finger on the grip to control recoil, and your strongest finger at that!
SCCop
February 3, 2006, 09:32 PM
I've never heard of anyone doing it voluntarily, but you're not the first. I once worked with and LEO who had lost his index finger as child. He still carried on his right (strong) side shot with his middle finger. He carried a Beretta 92 series (unsure which specific model) and consistently shot at Expert level.
shamus005
February 4, 2006, 10:04 AM
That is messed up.
45-70
February 4, 2006, 11:43 AM
If you get that index finger caught in the slide somehow, you may go looking for a gun that fits you better. It's been over a year now for me, and you can still see the scar. (I got the weak hand in the wrong place. :o )
Just call me,
Beretta 92 Slide-Bit
dougpwoody
February 8, 2006, 02:23 AM
well,if you ask me ,your on of the ones that shouldnt be here,different people shoot different ways,do you think your way is the only way,i know a man that dosent have an index finger and shoots perfectly fine with his middle finger,when,you can judge all the shooters on this site then we may call you GOD!!!!! saying that so many people shouldnt be here,how do you think people learn without asking questions,its people like you that make it hard and dont give answers because (quote)you must be elite!!!! or else i took your answer totally wrong (i hope) if i were you i would keep my smartass remarks to myself.
i have been shooting for over 20 yrs,thats just rude
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