J-frame Shootability

[Dave T]

After watching all 3-1/2 hrs of the snubby thread I have a question for all you experts and 2", 5-shot aficionados. I have large hands and thick fingers. Ever since I was a young deputy right out of the academy (1973) and the proud owner of a brand new M-60, I have had problems managing the trigger. Never found a grip that fit and consequently I always had too much finger on the trigger. My finger tip would contact back of the trigger guard before I reached sear break once or twice per cylinder. Trying to practice with the thing I had any number of failures to fire simply because I couldn't complete the trigger stroke.

And yes, I tried larger grips to move my hand further back. They almost completely nullified the concealablity of the J-frame. For pocket carry I don't see any examples with large grips.

How do you guys with large hands manage these things when pocket carried? Inquiring minds want to know. (smile)

Dave

[Speederlander]

That 640 pro is wearing a Nill grip. Might give you some extra girth with a good high grip. Ain't cheap....

https://www.mactecsales.com/SW2098_p/sw2098.htm

[Michpatriot]

One quick little trick is to round off the sharp corners on the backside of the trigger where it tends to pinch the finger at its rear most travel.

[spinmove_]

The problem that I have with just about every j-frame boot grip is that none of them cover the backstrap and fill that natural gap between the tang and the web of your hand. If I get something that fills that gap, it’s now longer than a boot grip and therefore useless for pocket carry.

I probably just need to suck it up and save for the Crimson Trace boot grip that does both AND has a laser built in.


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[blues]

One quick little trick is to round off the sharp corners on the backside of the trigger where it tends to pinch the finger at its rear most travel.

@Michpatriot

What's the best, least obtrusive technique? Sandpaper wrapped on a dowel? Grit recommendation? I don't think I'd trust myself with a Dremel.

I wouldn't mind getting rid of the pinch, but hadn't given thought previously to messing with the trigger.

[Hizzie]

That 640 pro is wearing a Nill grip. Might give you some extra girth with a good high grip. Ain't cheap....

https://www.mactecsales.com/SW2098_p/sw2098.htm

Still cheaper than trying to buy Spegel Centennial grips aftermarket.

[JAH 3rd]

The problem that I have with just about every j-frame boot grip is that none of them cover the backstrap and fill that natural gap between the tang and the web of your hand. If I get something that fills that gap, it’s now longer than a boot grip and therefore useless for pocket carry.

I probably just need to suck it up and save for the Crimson Trace boot grip that does both AND has a laser built in.


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My sentiments exactly! A boot grip that covers the backstrap is what I need. A Taurus grip has been mentioned as an option...it certainly looks like what I am looking for. The Crimson Trace looks to fill the need as well.

[Dagga Boy]

The J’s can be too small for some folks without putting giant grips on them. At that point as Dave T pointed out, it loses a lot of the positives. At that point, going to maybe a Colt Agent or Cobra or a S&W Model 12 May be a solid move. Also, VZ just came out with a full wrap grip that should be a help for the J frames.

[Leroy Suggs]

After watching all 3-1/2 hrs of the snubby thread I have a question for all you experts and 2", 5-shot aficionados. I have large hands and thick fingers. Ever since I was a young deputy right out of the academy (1973) and the proud owner of a brand new M-60, I have had problems managing the trigger. Never found a grip that fit and consequently I always had too much finger on the trigger. My finger tip would contact back of the trigger guard before I reached sear break once or twice per cylinder. Trying to practice with the thing I had any number of failures to fire simply because I couldn't complete the trigger stroke.

And yes, I tried larger grips to move my hand further back. They almost completely nullified the concealablity of the J-frame. For pocket carry I don't see any examples with large grips.

How do you guys with large hands manage these things when pocket carried? Inquiring minds want to know. (smile)

Dave

I had the same problem except my trigger finger hit my thumb unless i shot thumb up along the cylinder.
These Taurus boot grips solved the problem.
Available direct from Taurus. Part # 5-20880. Cheap.
They do not compromise pocket carry.

[Rex G]

@Michpatriot

What's the best, least obtrusive technique? Sandpaper wrapped on a dowel? Grit recommendation? I don't think I'd trust myself with a Dremel.

I wouldn't mind getting rid of the pinch, but hadn't given thought previously to messing with the trigger.

Best? I have no idea. Workable: Ceramic rod, from a knife-sharpener, or a sharpening stone. IIRC, I have used both. This does, of course, require removing the trigger from the frame.

Edited to add: I only needed to break the sharp edge of the corner, a bit, not radically re-profile. Removing the sharp edge keeps the trigger from getting a “bite” into the skin, allowing the skin to slide out of the way.