I have a Gen 3 G-23 and I have had this problem almost from day one. When I fire 50-60 rounds I used to get a blood blister on the lower part of the pad of my trigger finger. I was able to solve that by shaving some off the inside of the trigger guard and then some off the trigger bottom tip. The remaining problem is that the trigger safety blade seems to irritate my trigger finger pad almost as if it were rebounding after each shot. I'm a big boy and can stand a little discomfort but I would rather not. Am I the only one with this problem?
Trigger Finger Pinch
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I have a Gen 3 G-23 and I have had this problem almost from day one. When I fire 50-60 rounds I used to get a blood blister on the lower part of the pad of my trigger finger. I was able to solve that by shaving some off the inside of the trigger guard and then some off the trigger bottom tip. The remaining problem is that the trigger safety blade seems to irritate my trigger finger pad almost as if it were rebounding after each shot. I'm a big boy and can stand a little discomfort but I would rather not. Am I the only one with this problem?
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There are those who do/have modified their trigger safety blades to in effect "blend" the blade with the trigger-face (myself included), in effect, making the safety blade flush with the trigger-face, but it's a "controversial" mod' here on GT. some say blending the trigger safety is perfectly safe (myself included), others will tell you that you're "flirting with disaster by "di**ing with a safety". I blend the triggers on my glocks, as do a few other glockers here on GT and elsewhere. Please do not attempt this if you aren't sure just what it entails, or are the least bit uncomfortable with the idea.
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A little sanding of the trigger safety will make it much more comfortable.
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What he said. Keep the sandpaper off of the trigger face however.
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I had this exact same problem, same round count, six years ago with my primary carry gen3 G23. So I installed the smooth faced trigger from the G22 and very carefully cut and sanded the trigger safety to contour it to the face of the trigger. Problem solved. I have done this to my other gen3 G23 and my Gen3 G19 as well.
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Forgot to mention. Same as southern boy.. All smooth faced G17 triggers, blended.
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A lot of times there is a "parting line" down the middle of the trigger's safety mechanism. A very light sanding of that parting line may be your problem.
not trying to pick a fight, but I can't for the life of me understand how this hurts or blisters a finger. I shoot my Glocks hundreds of rounds per session and my trigger finger has never been a concern. Are you guys pulling the trigger with a ton of force and holding it there? Again, just trying to understand. I have several friends who shoot Glocks as much as I do and never a problem for them.
No problem. I have large hands and when I pressed the trigger the lower portion of my finger pad would get trapped between the trigger tip and the trigger guard causing a blood blister. After opening up the distance between the two that problem went away. AS to putting lots of pressure on the trigger, nope, I have a 3 1/2 pound connector. Love the pistol not too happy with the trigger.
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Do any of these trigger mods affect bullet placement?
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I agree.
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Yep, for me they did. Improved it.
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Ah, but you're not me or the others who have experience this little problem. The fix is simple, easy, and inexpensive. If it works and helps the shooter, then where's the concern?
Hold on there cowboy, never mentioned a "concern" just trying to understand what is going on. I though u guys where getting a sore trigger finger because the trigger safety piece was raised and that makes no sense. :rofl: The OP states that his finger is getting caught between the trigger and trigger guard, that is something I hadn't heard of before. I just wanted to picture what was going on.
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Okay, we're good. I found the serrations on the standard compact target trigger to be the problem. The trigger safety can also be a pain because it is not contoured like the trigger face but straight. This means a little bit of it protrudes beyond the trigger face when depressed. If you contour that piece, the whole thing is more comfortable.... along with the smooth faced trigger, of course.
No i have same problem with finger pinch, i have had point on trigger safety rounded and polished inside of trigger guard. No difference. Still pinched.
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