Does anyone make a 1911 with a non-smooth trigger guard?

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I'm looking for a 1911 .45 Auto with trigger guard that permits better grip with the off-hand index finger. I've shot and handled some Kimber 1911s and Smith 1911s but find my left hand index finger slips on the grip between shots (I'm right handed). I'd prefer something with factory "grip" etched in the trigger guard compared to tape or something that can be added aftermarket.

I really like the feel of the trigger guard on my CZ SP-01 which has cuts in the steel and a curved shape to guard for added grip, but haven't been able to find anything like this on a 1911 frame. Is there anyone making a 1911 frame with a modified trigger guard?

I've looked at alternatives like a Sig P220 in .45 and of course glocks, but would really like to stick to a 1911 platform. Budget ~$1300

Suggestions would be appreciated from you 1911 folks.
 
they're out there, just they've gone out of style. Very few folk still put the off hand finger up on the trigger guard. I still do, cause i can't break the habit. I'm pretty sure some STI's have the trigger guard squared off and checkered
 
ivan said:
Right.... like that Grauffel guy... he's just so old school.

-ivan-
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While you cannot argue with EG's success, he is in the minority with respect to the finger-on-the-trigger-guard grip.

As one who shares his affliction, can you speak to the benefits and challenges?

(for those of you who don't know, ivan is a SME on shooting a 1911)
 
I kinda see the resemblance I guess......
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Thanks for the feedback everyone. I guess changing grip wasn`t really something that crossed my mind. I might start messing around with that a bit and see where it goes on the GSG.
 
The benefit of having the weak hand trigger finger around the front of the trigger guard has little to do with WHERE the weak hand trigger finger rests or what it's doing. The benefit is that the gun now sits lower in the weak hand in relation to the axis of the entire weak arm. You have essentially lowered the centre of mass of the firearm in relation to the arms that hold the handgun. As the gun recoils, it is more in line with the arms and the rotational effect of the recoil is reduced (ie: less muzzle rise, but the same total rearward momentum).

The purported downside is that the wrist position of both hands is now essentially identical. Proponents of the 'conventional' grip say that "breaking" the position of the weak hand wrist to get the weak hand trigger finger under the trigger guard means a stronger combined grip, better able to handle the recoil.

In the long run: I've done both. I've settled on the "wrap around the front of the trigger guard" style. It could be the size of my hands makes it more comfortable for me that way, or just having put enough rounds downrange in this configuration means the groove is now permanently set.

I neither condemn, nor complement either of these two grip styles.

-ivan-
 
ivan said:
The benefit of having the weak hand trigger finger around the front of the trigger guard has little to do with WHERE the weak hand trigger finger rests or what it's doing. The benefit is that the gun now sits lower in the weak hand in relation to the axis of the entire weak arm. You have essentially lowered the centre of mass of the firearm in relation to the arms that hold the handgun. As the gun recoils, it is more in line with the arms and the rotational effect of the recoil is reduced (ie: less muzzle rise, but the same total rearward momentum).

The purported downside is that the wrist position of both hands is now essentially identical. Proponents of the 'conventional' grip say that "breaking" the position of the weak hand wrist to get the weak hand trigger finger under the trigger guard means a stronger combined grip, better able to handle the recoil.

In the long run: I've done both. I've settled on the "wrap around the front of the trigger guard" style. It could be the size of my hands makes it more comfortable for me that way, or just having put enough rounds downrange in this configuration means the groove is now permanently set.

I neither condemn, nor complement either of these two grip styles.

-ivan-
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Well explained Ivan.. now I'm really going to have to pay attention to what I'm doing..
 
Applying side pressure to the trigger guard will only aid the bore off-center.
People have a tendancy to push/pull the trigger guard with that one finger.
Consider the effects on windage related to proper trigger finger placement.
 
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