Clemsum Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I would like to go back to using my SxS for black powder but I consistently had a problem with the trigger guard impacting my first finger behind the guard and tearing out a chunk (technical jargon) of skin. At our last monthly match I talked to a pard about this and he remembered seeing some type of pad to prevent this but could not remember where to order it. Do any of you know where something like this can be ordered?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly, SASS #18106 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I would like to go back to using my SxS for black powder but I consistently had a problem with the trigger guard impacting my first finger behind the guard and tearing out a chunk (technical jargon) of skin. At our last monthly match I talked to a pard about this and he remembered seeing some type of pad to prevent this but could not remember where to order it. Do any of you know where something like this can be ordered?? There are elastic pads for folks that have corns available at most drug stores and those pads fit over the finger just perfectly and don't restrict the movement or "feel" when handling pistols or rifle. I also took a leather shotgun loop off of an old shotgun belt, sewed it together and used that to protect my finger also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARSHAL W.E. BGood SASS 18429 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I used a piece of fuzzy sheepskin cut to wrap around the trigger guard behind the trigger. I first stuck a loop a double-faced (carpet) tape around where it was going to go to help keep it in place, wrapped the sheepskin around it, then tied it down with a couple of loops of clear fishline, putting the knot on the inside of the guard. Looks nice, you don't see the fishline, stays in place, saves the gouges on me bony fingers. Regards, BGood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Draw Granpaw #48525 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Door or Window rubber seal. It has a peal & stick backing and you can get it up 1/2" thick. I've used 1/16 & 1/8 and it works! It comes in gray/black. This comes in a roll usually 20' so you'll have more than enough. Hope this helps ya pardner. QDG/Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 For years when I could still find them I used the form rubber "Pencil pillows" sold by Office Depot. I slid these over the trigger guards. But, they no longer sell them. They sell a gel type that doesn't hold up very well. Now days I use surgical tubing. Here's a switch trigger Baikal SXS with the tubing. SWITCH TRIGGER SXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Are these what you're looking for? http://www.csmcspecials.com/Trigger_Guard_Rubber_Corners_p/corner.htm http://www.newenglandcustomgun.com/ in this link, you need to scroll down to shooting accessorys, item J-105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemsum Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions! Bad Hand, that looks like the pad my pard was describing. Thanks for the links. I think I will try some of the other suggestions first, since I can get the material locally. Nate, I just put the triggers back to normal on my SxS, it was too fast. The surface of my triggers is very smooth and sometimes my finger slipped off the front trigger from the recoil and set off the second barrel unintentionally. Thanks again to all, Clemsum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I cut a small piece of 3/8 tubing and slid it over the trigger guard and reinstalled the screw. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Use a Band-aid on the finger prior to shooting the match.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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