DAO Revolver trigger technique question

[Notpc]

I just purchased a Ruger LCR 357 and am looking for the best way to pull the trigger. I normally shoot my revolvers single action. With the new LCR, this isn't an option. When you are shooting double action, do you pause just before the trigger breaks then complete the pull, or a smooth pull all the way through?

[orangeusa]

Smooth. I tried preloading and it's just a way of learning a new way to flinch. Embrace the DA shot, you'll be better using all guns.

"Combat Handgunnery" is a decent book by Ayoob. He calls it "rolling the trigger back".

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[Barbarosa]

I imagine different folks do it different ways but I agree with orangeusa; smooth and steady all the way through. Even when I'm shooting a revolver with DA/SA capability I usually prefer DA.

[SkyHawk]

With my LCRs, I stage the trigger if I am bullseye target shooting in DA. If I am practicing defense shooting of course it is just one smooth pull all the way.

So you can do it either way depending on what type of shooting you are doing. With the LCRs it is very easy to stage the trigger with very little practice. I think it is a good skill to know with DAO revolvers like the LCR.

[ShooterDK]

I used to shoot my revolvers SA but decided to shoot DA several years ago. I've improved to the point I don't even consider shooting SA any more.

[Notpc]

Thank you for the feedback. I am practicing using snap caps with the sixth snap cap setting on the sight grove. I am trying to be smooth during the pull and keep the snap cap from falling off. Still having trouble "pre-loading" the trigger and feeling for the release point. These LCRs have a very smooth pull and finding the sweet spot with a numb trigger finger (nerve damage) is proving to be difficult. May need to just practice the pull through method.

[orangeusa]

Are you pulling the trigger with the distal joint (pad of your finger - i.e the finger tip) or intermediate joint (next joint towards your hand)?

Depending on the pistol, trying both might help. You mentioned nerve damage, so I am guessing distal.

I have never been comfortable with this terminology... It's confusing at best.

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[Ron-Solo]

Smooth and steady

[Notpc]

Are you pulling the trigger with the distal joint (pad of your finger - i.e the finger tip) or intermediate joint (next joint towards your hand)?

Depending on the pistol, trying both might help. You mentioned nerve damage, so I am guessing distal.

I have never been comfortable with this terminology... It's confusing at best.

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Bulged disks at C6, C5, causing numbness in index and thumb. Not completely numb, actually kinda hurts when shooting. Just constantly feeling like I slept on my hand with the electric tingle feeling, but doesn't go away. Anyway, I shoot using the first joint from the pad, less pain, more strength. Thanks for your suggestion.

[eaglemike]

Smooth and steady

This........
Focus on the front sight, and follow through. Keep your focus on the front sight all the way through the controlled trigger release.

[Notpc]

Thanks gang! Taking her out for a spin in the morning if the wind drops below 20mph. I hate the wind!

[Quiet]

Check out Jerry Miculek's tips on shooting a revolver (first season).

[SkyHawk]

Another Calgunner named Vinnie (also an Apple Seed instructor) showed me a trick for target shooting with a revolver.

The very first time he ever put his hands on a LCR, and with his very first shot, he dusted a leftover fragment of a shotgun clay at about 90 yards. No joke. This was a 2" DAO 38 special mind you, with a rear sight that is more of a theory than an actual sight. It was a piece of clay maybe 1/3rd the size of a full clay. I posted about that shot here sometime last year.

But I didn't post then what he showed me: He hooks his support thumb over the tip of his trigger finger, and uses it to assist the pull. It works very well with the LCR and will help you stage the trigger and keep the sights rock steady. With your nerve condition it would be worth a go.

It is another fun trick for the tool bag. Spend some time at home dry firing the LCR and get to know the trigger before you head out. And know that the LCR is capable of some amazing accuracy for a snub

[Friesland]

SkyHawk, " He hooks his support thumb over the tip of his trigger finger, and uses it to assist the pull. It works very well with the LCR and will help you stage the trigger and keep the sights rock steady."

An image or picture would be helpful. Does Vinnie have large paws?

[SkyHawk]

No Vinnie didn't have large paws In Appleseed they teach a lot of techniques to stabilize a rifle, using a sling mainly but also your body. This is just a technique to keep the DA trigger pull from throwing your shot, by reducing the pull weight from the strong side finger and balancing a little to the other side.

It also helps you stage the trigger. And if a person has arthritis or similar (nerve damage) it could help them too.

This isn't something you do at bad breath distances when the chips are down, this is just for target or precision shooting.

With a little dry fire practice you will see how it works. Try it with your favorite revolver.

https://youtu.be/XLsfIQB2kD4