Sig’s Newest Board Member

Published on May 30, 2025
Duration: 8:49

This video critiques firearm safety and training practices, particularly concerning light-bearing holsters and holstering techniques. It argues that large openings in light-bearing holsters can allow debris to interfere with the trigger, leading to accidental discharges. The speaker advocates for a 'flying trigger finger' technique during holstering, contrasting it with older methods that keep the finger indexed near the trigger.

Quick Summary

Light-bearing firearm holsters can pose safety risks due to large openings near the trigger guard, allowing debris to cause accidental discharges. The 'flying trigger finger' technique, keeping the finger away from the trigger during holstering, is recommended over older indexing methods to enhance safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Light Bearing Holster Issues
  2. 00:46Outdated Training & Technique
  3. 01:20The Flying Trigger Finger Technique
  4. 01:40Sig Armorer Findings Critique
  5. 03:00Red Flags and Deflections
  6. 04:24Critique of Sig Armorer's Claims
  7. 05:01Blaming Holsters and Lights
  8. 05:31Defending Sig Sauer in 2025
  9. 06:26Sig P365 Issues Discussion
  10. 07:12Caution with Expert Claims
  11. 08:33Recommendation: Buy a Glock

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the primary safety concerns with light-bearing firearm holsters?

Light-bearing holsters often have large openings near the trigger guard. This can allow clothing, debris, or other items to enter the holster and potentially manipulate the trigger, leading to an accidental discharge. Proper holster design and careful holstering techniques are crucial.

What is the 'flying trigger finger' technique in firearm holstering?

The 'flying trigger finger' is a holstering technique where the shooter keeps their trigger finger extended and away from the trigger guard and firearm until they are ready to draw and acquire their sights. This minimizes the risk of accidental trigger manipulation during the holstering process.

Why is keeping a finger indexed near the trigger during holstering considered unsafe?

Indexing the trigger finger alongside the firearm's frame while holstering can be dangerous because if any debris or foreign object enters the holster, it can easily press against the trigger finger and cause an unintended shot. The finger should be clear of the trigger guard.

What are the suggested improvements for future weapon-mounted light and holster designs?

The speaker suggests that weapon-mounted lights should ideally be designed to be the same width as the firearm's trigger guard. This would reduce the large opening at the top of light-bearing holsters, thereby minimizing the risk of foreign objects interfering with the trigger mechanism.

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