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ArizonaTRex · July 6, 2011, 11:53 PM

OK I use this holster for both my Glock and 1911.
SO how about some comments from others on what I have noticed about my use.
First in comparing My fingers to the video of the guy telling me how to fix my holster-I have short fat fingers. I can easily lay my finger along the holster and the pad of my finger just rests on the release and the tip just barely extends past. So for me to curl my finger to release would be awkward.
Second, just laying my finger flat I get a nice smooth release.
And here is what I am curious about with other users-my finger does not lay "parallel" along the slide-its at a distinct angle pointing up across the slide. I have to actually move my finger down and then curl it into the trigger guard.. If I leave my finger straight and curl-on the Glock the tip of my finger lays directly on the tak- down release or if I really curl- on the pivot pin hole for the trigger.. On the 1911 it rrests on the slide release. ( I'm a lefty)
I have to bring my finger down then curl it to fire.
When I grip my pistols I am making the "peace symbol" sign as I grip to draw.
And I have never noticed my finger going into the trigger guard until after the gun is horizontal...but I am going to watch myself and see it that is really true.
Same grip with my leather.
Comparsions?

July 6, 2011, 11:53 PM	#104
ArizonaTRex Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 56	OK I use this holster for both my Glock and 1911. SO how about some comments from others on what I have noticed about my use. First in comparing My fingers to the video of the guy telling me how to fix my holster-I have short fat fingers. I can easily lay my finger along the holster and the pad of my finger just rests on the release and the tip just barely extends past. So for me to curl my finger to release would be awkward. Second, just laying my finger flat I get a nice smooth release. And here is what I am curious about with other users-my finger does not lay "parallel" along the slide-its at a distinct angle pointing up across the slide. I have to actually move my finger down and then curl it into the trigger guard.. If I leave my finger straight and curl-on the Glock the tip of my finger lays directly on the tak- down release or if I really curl- on the pivot pin hole for the trigger.. On the 1911 it rrests on the slide release. ( I'm a lefty) I have to bring my finger down then curl it to fire. When I grip my pistols I am making the "peace symbol" sign as I grip to draw. And I have never noticed my finger going into the trigger guard until after the gun is horizontal...but I am going to watch myself and see it that is really true. Same grip with my leather. Comparsions?