Posted: 12/11/2015 2:26:32 PM EDT
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I've had my VP9 for several months now. And every time I shoot it. I end up putting the pistol away, after 2-3 magazine's. Because my trigger finger, becomes way to painful to keep shooting. And I can't figure out why it's happening. I've changed the grip panels, watched the trigger as I pull. Placed my finger in different positions. No matter what I do, I can't figure out, what's causing the bite like issue.
Has anyone else experienced issues with their trigger finger? I did find a review by Hickok45 on YouTube. And he was having to put a bandaid on his finger, to lessen the bite. |
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Not really understanding what you're trying to say Bud? Other then arthritis. Could you reword? Don't have arthritis in my hand, nor is it a joint problem. I own several other handguns, none of them cause pain to the trigger finger, like the VP9 (other H&K's in the safe. USP 40 S&W and a P2000 40 S&W). I've also owned about 10 other pistols over the years that I've sold, none of them ever caused pain to the trigger finger, like the VP9.
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Arthritis will cause this. I have the same guns that Hickok45 has needed a bandaid for and nothing. I also don't have arthritis. |
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So after reading this I sat down with a friend that has had some issues with a revolver and made some measurements and found out that the VP9 has an issue or not depending on one's perspective that very few pistols have (or not)...if you have a medium to large hand, when you are pulling the trigger your fingertip actually bends to a point past a 90 degree bend from your knuckle. This puts a lot of stress on the muscles around the joint and up to the fingertip. I believe that this is the issue that you have and different grips will not fix because grips don't normally change the distance between the crook of your hand and following to the tip of the trigger.
I highly suggest you use some proper hand exercises to properly strengthen your trigger finger 
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So after reading this I sat down with a friend that has had some issues with a revolver and made some measurements and found out that the VP9 has an issue or not depending on one's perspective that very few pistols have (or not)...if you have a medium to large hand, when you are pulling the trigger your fingertip actually bends to a point past a 90 degree bend from your knuckle. This puts a lot of stress on the muscles around the joint and up to the fingertip. I believe that this is the issue that you have and different grips will not fix because grips don't normally change the distance between the crook of your hand and following to the tip of the trigger. I highly suggest you use some proper hand exercises to properly strengthen your trigger finger
Huh? For me it was definitely that sharp edge inside the trigger guard for the channel that the trigger travels in. Like I said some light sanding to round that transition fixed it for me. |
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That was my thought too, huh?
I'll do some light sanding tomorrow as suggested, and see how it is on Tuesday, when I go to the range. I will have my buddy shoot some hi def video too, and see if we can catch what's happening. Quoted:
Huh? For me it was definitely that sharp edge inside the trigger guard for the channel that the trigger travels in. Like I said some light sanding to round that transition fixed it for me. Quoted:
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So after reading this I sat down with a friend that has had some issues with a revolver and made some measurements and found out that the VP9 has an issue or not depending on one's perspective that very few pistols have (or not)...if you have a medium to large hand, when you are pulling the trigger your fingertip actually bends to a point past a 90 degree bend from your knuckle. This puts a lot of stress on the muscles around the joint and up to the fingertip. I believe that this is the issue that you have and different grips will not fix because grips don't normally change the distance between the crook of your hand and following to the tip of the trigger. I highly suggest you use some proper hand exercises to properly strengthen your trigger finger
Huh? For me it was definitely that sharp edge inside the trigger guard for the channel that the trigger travels in. Like I said some light sanding to round that transition fixed it for me. |
Newbie notice: long time shooter, first time posting. I had the same problem with my VP9. For me it was definetly the groove in the trigger guard that the trigger rides in. Every time I would fire the gun the recoil would cause it to slap/pinch and rub the cuticul on my trigger finger. After a few mags my finger hurt. I took out the trigger and proceeded to remove some material from the sides of the groove, making it a smooth gradual valley as opposed to the deep sudden groove. HUGE difference. Absolutely no pain now. I usually put 3 to 400 rounds per session down the pipe and walk away with a big smile on my face  instead of a sore and sad trigger finger. This was my only issue with an otherwise outstanding firearm! I would post pics if I could figure out how to as this is my first post on AR15.com. When I do figure it out, I will post the pics.
Molon labe |
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I have this same problem with my P30. Try this:
Grab the pistol with your extended trigger finger sitting on the lowest edge of the slide, just above the top of the trigger guard. In essence a part of your finger will be on the trigger guard and the top edge of the same finger will be touching the bottom edge of the slide. this hand placement gives you a slightly lower hold on the grip. Now take aim and pul the trigger without adjusting your grip. It may feel odd because everyone tries to jamb their trigger hand up agaist the top of the grip when shooting pistols, my technique leaves a small gap between the web of our hand and the "beavertail" of the grip. I think it works because it changes the angle your finger rests on the trigger (High grip points your finger downward, rubbing against the trigger guard and mag release. Lower grip allows you to pull trigger straight back avoiding contact with the trigger guard and mag release). |