Lee Martin
Hunter
Redhawk single action grip----revolver in line with forearm. With a filling stock (Pachmayr presentation shown) middle finger becomes a load-bearing finger. Distal joint of trigger finger bears on trigger.
Thumb contacts middle finger. Since each shooter's anatomy is unique, proper hand position is a matter of individual adjustment. Not up for discussion: bore alignment to forearm and, smooth, straight-back squeeze.
Despite distal joint on trigger, finger does not contact frame.
Relatively high spur of cocked Redhawk hammer lends itself to gloved shooting. Glove selection critical to control and trigger access.
Redhawk double action grip----thumb contacts middle finger. (The individual shooter's hand determines whether thumb & finger touch. As always the target is the measure of trigger control.) Distal joint of index finger contacts trigger. Redhawk double action stroke is heavier than a tuned N-frame Smith, increasing effort required to rotate the Ruger's flywheel cylinder.
Top view shows trigger finger in DA stroke.
Redhawk gloved DA grip----rarely if ever should double action be necessary when afield. Big hairy animals make the exception. Normal trail work begins from the leather, providing time to cock as revolver rises to line or sight. Emergencies are not so smooth. To shoot DA with a gloved hand mandates practice. The gloved finger must enter the trigger guard without waiting for an act of congress.
Not only must gloved finger enter trigger guard smoothly to fire double action, glove must allow for trigger reset. Just as accuracy depends on a straight-back squeeze, reset requires a straight-forward release. Fingernail presses against trigger guard; reset is felt.
A double action trigger that doesn't reset cannot be squeezed.
Thumb contacts middle finger. Since each shooter's anatomy is unique, proper hand position is a matter of individual adjustment. Not up for discussion: bore alignment to forearm and, smooth, straight-back squeeze.
Despite distal joint on trigger, finger does not contact frame.
Relatively high spur of cocked Redhawk hammer lends itself to gloved shooting. Glove selection critical to control and trigger access.
Redhawk double action grip----thumb contacts middle finger. (The individual shooter's hand determines whether thumb & finger touch. As always the target is the measure of trigger control.) Distal joint of index finger contacts trigger. Redhawk double action stroke is heavier than a tuned N-frame Smith, increasing effort required to rotate the Ruger's flywheel cylinder.
Top view shows trigger finger in DA stroke.
Redhawk gloved DA grip----rarely if ever should double action be necessary when afield. Big hairy animals make the exception. Normal trail work begins from the leather, providing time to cock as revolver rises to line or sight. Emergencies are not so smooth. To shoot DA with a gloved hand mandates practice. The gloved finger must enter the trigger guard without waiting for an act of congress.
Not only must gloved finger enter trigger guard smoothly to fire double action, glove must allow for trigger reset. Just as accuracy depends on a straight-back squeeze, reset requires a straight-forward release. Fingernail presses against trigger guard; reset is felt.
A double action trigger that doesn't reset cannot be squeezed.
