guest1957 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi, Just back from the hospital. I shoot twice a week with a university clay pigeon club, and being a bit old fashioned I use the club's trusty old sbs. Every time I shoot it, it leaves the bottom half of my middle finger swollen where it bumps against the trigger gaurd. Last time I shot however, the sensation in the whole left side of the finger went. I have been referred to to a consultant who will hopefully be able to sort something out as it feels quite odd. My question really is, are trigger guard injuries that common? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi, I get the same sort of thing with my AYA SxS, I believe it is all down to a bad fit (stock too short) ! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Can't say I get that on my SxS, from the trigger guard or the front tigger when I'm on the back trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa taf Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I used to get it and it was quite painful on shooting my O/U Beretta 682 S. I moved the trigger forward - adjustable Trigger- longer length of pull,and never felt it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I used to get it on a Bettinsoli O/U, it was too short in the stock for me. It got very uncomfortable after a pigeo shoot. Might be worth getting the fit of your gun checked.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Bad grip, bad fit, light gun, a heavy cartridge load or a combination of any can make for a sore finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Poor gun fit most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 had the same problem years back,my gunsmith fitted a peice of rubber between the back trigger guard and the stock,also put me a rubber butt pad on been ok since.would guess the stocks was to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 It`s very common with short stocks and short fingers on the front trigger. It`s also a problem with long fingers on a non adjustable trigger. The proper place to put your finger on the trigger is on the center of the first pad, the one under your nail. NOT IN THE JOINT. This will solve the problem in most cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi, Thanks for the feedback, I knew that the stock on the gun was too short but unfortunately i'm not really in a postion to keep a gun at uni as their storage is a bit tight. Just hadn't appreciated how much the injury would build up, looks like im off shooting for a while until the consultant says it is ok again! p.s. Coach, not on the trigger finger but the one behind. Thanks for the advice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I had the same problems with my Baikal when I started shooting. Sorted by buying £6.95 worth of slip on recoil pad. It only added 15mm-20mm to the stock but it cured the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I had the same problems with my Baikal when I started shooting. Sorted by buying £6.95 worth of slip on recoil pad. It only added 15mm-20mm to the stock but it cured the problem. I was going to suggest an "elephants condom" you can add it as you shoot, and take it home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveller Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Is this why some of the older classy shotguns had an articulated front trigger as on some Merkels ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliespaniel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 i have the same injury been like that for thirty years i just learned to accept it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 It`s very common with short stocks and short fingers on the front trigger.It`s also a problem with long fingers on a non adjustable trigger. The proper place to put your finger on the trigger is on the center of the first pad, the one under your nail. NOT IN THE JOINT. This will solve the problem in most cases. Hi, Bit too quick, mate, read COACH again and if that fails, what Poorpeet says. Cheers. PS, Traveller, fat fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyR Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I had the same problem for the first 12 months of my shooting and eventually realized I was wrapping too much of my hand around the grip, if that makes sense. This pushed my second finger up against the trigger guard which caused the problem. I tried a rubber bumper but could not get on with it. I have heard it is more of a problem with straight hand stocks, rather than pistol grip ones, as the shape means your hand naturally travels up the stock. Cured it by altering my grip - do this many, many times without firing the gun and it will become natural. I have not had any problems for the last 4 years. If your hands are too small for the grip this will make the problem worse so you may want to try different guns. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COACH Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) 'guest1957' date='Feb 2 2010, 06:47 PM' Hi, Thanks for the feedback, I knew that the stock on the gun was too short but unfortunately i'm not really in a postion to keep a gun at uni as their storage is a bit tight. Just hadn't appreciated how much the injury would build up, looks like im off shooting for a while until the consultant says it is ok again! p.s. Coach, not on the trigger finger but the one behind. Thanks for the advice though Reply from Coach :- I was talking about the second finger not getting the problem if the trigger finger is in the proper position. Straight english stocks are a problem for this aswell. Regards, Coach. Edited February 5, 2010 by COACH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hi, Thanks for the feedback, I knew that the stock on the gun was too short but unfortunately i'm not really in a postion to keep a gun at uni as their storage is a bit tight. Just hadn't appreciated how much the injury would build up, looks like im off shooting for a while until the consultant says it is ok again! p.s. Coach, not on the trigger finger but the one behind. Thanks for the advice though I had the exact same problem with my first shotgun, a side by side. It got to the point when it was a swelling on the bone a solid lump and it took, i kid you not, 3 months of no shooting in the off season for it to go after i flogged the gun. I was told at a latter date it was down to the stock being to short as i tried one of the rubber guard things and it still hurt. A stock extender may well solve the problem. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Happened to me with my yeoman aya straight hand stock and perhaps poor fit? Can't you get a slip on stock extention that you take home with you? I went to a pistol grip beretta no probs now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I had the same problem with my larona SxS. My gunsmith recomended a rubber cushon screwed to the rear trigger gard. Been shooting the gun for the past 3 years and its cured the problem. It cost about a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Exactly same happens to me with the baikal,as i only started sgc in sept i thought it was me not used to it,so put some sticky foam tape behind trigger guard but since had condom on it hasnt happened :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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