I took my new SP101 to the range for the first time today. I shot 10 rounds of American Eagle .38 then 5 rounds of Gold Dot 135gr for short barrel pistols. Then I shot another 5 rounds of American Eagle. It was at that point that I noticed my trigger finger was bleeding (quite a bit), just above the first knuckle. I don't know if it was from the .357 or just the combination of all the shots together. I really didn't mind the recoil of the .357 at all, but I need to do something about the finger issue.
I assume it was the top edge of the trigger guard right at the front of the trigger that my finger was hitting since that's where the blood was on the gun. But when I pull the trigger and hold it back, there is also blood under the trigger mechanism. The trigger and the trigger guard have fairly sharp edges so I'm not really sure exactly which part of the gun was chewing up my finger.
What, if anything, can I do to eliminate this problem other than a shooting glove or a band aid on the finger? I've been shooting semi-autos for many years but this is my first revolver. Am I doing something wrong?
I assume it was the top edge of the trigger guard right at the front of the trigger that my finger was hitting since that's where the blood was on the gun. But when I pull the trigger and hold it back, there is also blood under the trigger mechanism. The trigger and the trigger guard have fairly sharp edges so I'm not really sure exactly which part of the gun was chewing up my finger.
What, if anything, can I do to eliminate this problem other than a shooting glove or a band aid on the finger? I've been shooting semi-autos for many years but this is my first revolver. Am I doing something wrong?