trigger and beaver tail

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Hi,
I have a little trouble handling handguns with low bore axle i.e. with the beaver tail sitting much higher than the trigger. Examples are various Glocks and Beretta APX. The top of my trigger finger always rub against the frame and I am not able squeeze on the middle of the trigger unless I kinda distort my finger downwards. One of the reason I still have not owned a Glock.
I feel more comforable with older designs such as Beretta 92 and Sig P226 i.e. trigger finger not rubbing frame.
Is it just a matter of preferences or somehow there's a different way of holding them?
Thanks
 
Whatever frame shape agrees with your hands, really. I think it's one of the reasons that some pistols work for some people and not others. With enough training, you can learn a good trigger squeeze in spite of the frame interference. Not everyone wants to spend time and energy doing this though, so like you they'll probably be happier just choosing a different platform.

Some frames are blocky where your trigger finger is arcing down to meet the trigger, while others are more relieved. Different backstrap sizes change the relevant geometry. The shape and position of the trigger itself makes a big difference in feel. The grip angle also contributes to how all the geometry works together, of course. The more rakish angle of the Glock puts your relaxed trigger finger in a different position compared to more vertical grips.

I don't think you can effectively "science" the fit of pistols. It's just more efficient to try different types and see what works for the individual.
 
No problem, I love talking gun stuff.

You might get more traffic on this thread now that it's been moved to this subforum as well.
 
No I don't have a glock yet. Just wanted to ask Glock owners if it's normal for top of trigger finger to rub against the frame. Recently tried a CZ 75 SP-01 which my finger falls naturally in the middle of the trigger. Perhaps something to do with the curvature of the trigger.
 
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