BerettaEELL Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I was taught to use the pad at the tip of your finger to pull the trigger (distal phalanx), it is more sensitive to pressure which is critical for long range rifle shooting. Does anyone have any comments regarding shotguns, is it better to use the joint due to the quick pull required? I do suppose most of you will say "do what is most comfortable", however changes in areas like this can make a big difference to your hit rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I've always used the pad. Any other way feels weird to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Pad. If you are on the joint then a gunfitter will probably reckon your stock is too short. Doesn't work for everyone, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Seems I am in good company being a pad user. Unfortunately this is just one less thing to blame the missed birds on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Pad all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 When i used to shoot air rifle targets it was the accepted norm to use the pad .Apparently if the blade of the trigger is in the crook of the joint it can cause the rifle to pull slightly to the left. I ended up using one of these trigger shoes , This brass trigger shoe is ideal for those shooters who wish to customise their trigger and give themselves a more comfortable trigger pull and a more uniformed grip. The shoe fits most trigger blades and simply tightens in place with a two grub screws. Product Description Price Trigger Shoe Brass Trigger Shoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grousemoor Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Never really thought about this, but i am another 'pad puller' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaEELL Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Apparently if the blade of the trigger is in the crook of the joint it can cause the rifle to pull slightly to the left. Exactly what I was taught, when shooting at 100+ yds this can have a massive impact on hit rates. In the US many pistol shooters use the joint. Thanks for the comments, you never know what answers you will get. Have a great Christmas everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landyboy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Pad all day *pud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danoi99 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I feel as though I have more control when using the joint of the finger. It feels more direct..........there's no flesh having to compress before the trigger does what it's supposed to do !! I have shot this way for years, and have tried pad many times..............it has to be joint for me guys !! With that finger flesh taken out of the mix...............it surely must be a tad faster ( from decision to bang ) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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