Pulling The Trigger - One Sure Sign You're Doing It Wrong

In my latest post, I shared a technique taught by Achilles Heel Tactical, that helped me FINALLY understand how to pull the trigger correctly.

If you haven’t read it yet, THIS ARTICLE describes a technique that helps you shoot more steadily by moving only a portion of your hand. Doing the opposite of this (squeezing and releasing your entire hand) disrupts your aim during the firing cycle.

So, here’s the question - how can you be sure you’re doing it correctly? After all, with eyes lined up to the sights, you can’t monitor your own trigger finger.

Competitive shooter, Robert Vogel has the solution. Two words: Muscle flinch.

It’s difficult to show by picture, but when squeezing your entire hand (including thumb) you should be able to see a muscle flex in this part of your hand.

After lining up your sights, shift your eyes to the back of your grip hand and use it as an indicator. The flesh located between your thumb and index finger should remain relaxed as you pull the trigger. If the muscle flexes, it’s a sure sign that you’re clenching with your whole hand.

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Try this during your next dry fire practice or at the range and let me know how it goes in the comments below.