To push or pull?

[tbc]

We all understand how to shoot a gun right?

I have heard of press, squeeze, and pull. But push???

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[bohoki]

to fire the gun the trigger must be depressed

whatever synonym is used it has the same results

[ckprax]

I point the muzzle at my chest, hold the frame in my left hand and use my right thumb to push the trigger. It works well but hurts like the dickens. I wouldn't recommend it.

[Lancear15]

Both are wrong you squeeze

It reality trigger pull depends on what kind of shooting you are doing.

[MrExel17]

+1 for squeezing

[Coded-Dude]

don't forget to cup the handle

[rkt88edmo]

Whatever helps you compress the trigger without milking or adding side pressure that will deflect your point of aim.

Just move the booger picker in the right direction without milking your grip.

[greybeard]

don't forget to cup the handle

Hey nothing wrong with cupping, I got my first wooly mammoth using the tea cup hold

[CGT80]

Mine is more of a lifting motion.

M2 ?

The 1917's and 1919's are fun to shoot. That lifting motion was different.

It all depends on part I am welding and what type of metal I am MIG welding........Oh wait wrong forum.

I pull the trigger since it is behind my finger. Duh I shoot my xd pistol the most. I prep the trigger. I take out the 1/16" of pretravel so that it is just ready to break, and I gently pull the trigger whenever I am on target, as quickly as possible.

On my 460 smith, the double action trigger is a bit heavy. It definitely takes a nice firm long pull. In single action mode, a gentle nudge is all it takes.

Bottom line, I dryfire the gun and do my best to keep the gun from moving while I move the trigger. If I do this when I shoot live fire, I will shoot pretty well.

[BKinzey]

don't forget to cup the handle

And say it's name?

[jlbflyboy172]

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[17+1]

So if you curl your fingers back to use just the tips to "push" the door handle towards you, you're not pulling the door open?

No, that's not how the English language works, and that's such a silly statement that I've never even seen that before with regards to shooting.

[Twystd1]

I don't squeeze triggers.

I don't push triggers.

I don't pull triggers.

I PRESS triggers.

[IntoForever]

Squeeze the trigger, Harley. Don't yank it, it's not your d***. Squeeze it.

[anymoose]

has no one figured it out yet?

you squeeze the trigger if the barrel is pointed away from you, you push the trigger if the barrel is facing towards you.

I think whoever was giving the OP advice didnt like him.