Turbocharge Your Trigger Finger: Proven Techniques to Shoot Faster

Published on October 18, 2023
Duration: 14:34

This video focuses on increasing shooting speed by optimizing trigger finger mechanics. It emphasizes the importance of mastering trigger reset and quickly re-engaging the trigger after each shot, rather than solely focusing on the initial pull speed. The instruction also details how to adjust firing hand grip pressure to allow for faster trigger articulation while maintaining firearm control, recommending live fire practice to find the optimal balance before dry fire.

Quick Summary

To shoot faster, focus on the trigger reset after each shot and quickly re-engaging the trigger for the next. Instead of just pulling fast, practice coming off the trigger and back on it. This, combined with finding the optimal, relaxed grip pressure, allows your trigger finger to articulate much faster.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shooting Faster
  2. 00:25Tip 1: Focus on Trigger Reset and Re-engagement
  3. 01:51Exaggerated Reset Practice
  4. 02:49Dry Fire Routine for Reset
  5. 03:29Using a Timer for Dry Fire Practice
  6. 04:37Understanding Split Time Baselines
  7. 05:00Cognitive Processing Time Between Shots
  8. 05:33Tip 2: Relax Firing Hand Grip Pressure
  9. 06:15Tension vs. Trigger Finger Speed
  10. 06:55Experimenting with Grip Pressure
  11. 07:10Live Fire for Grip Pressure Practice
  12. 07:49Live Fire Session: Two Shots on Buzzer
  13. 08:42Improving Split Times Live Fire
  14. 09:41Experimenting with Grip Pressures (Live Fire)
  15. 10:15Signs of Insufficient Grip Pressure
  16. 11:08Comparing Grip Pressure Effects on Speed
  17. 13:15Combining Reset and Grip Pressure
  18. 13:32Conclusion: Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I shoot faster by improving my trigger finger technique?

To shoot faster, focus on the trigger reset after each shot and quickly re-engaging the trigger for the next. Instead of just pulling fast, practice coming off the trigger and back on it. This, combined with finding the optimal, relaxed grip pressure, allows your trigger finger to articulate much faster.

What is the most important aspect of shooting faster: pull speed or reset?

While pull speed is a factor, the speed of disengaging and re-engaging the trigger after the shot breaks (the reset) is more critical for faster split times. Mastering the reset allows for quicker follow-up shots. Experimenting with grip pressure also plays a significant role in enabling faster finger movement.

How does grip pressure affect shooting speed?

A death grip on your firearm creates tension that slows down your trigger finger. By loosening your firing hand grip to the minimum pressure needed for control, you enable your trigger finger to move much faster, thus improving your split times. This balance is best found through live fire practice.

What tools are recommended for practicing trigger speed?

A dry-fire magazine is highly recommended for immediate feedback on trigger reset during practice. Additionally, using a timer, such as the Shooter's Global Smart Timer, is crucial for tracking your split times and measuring progress in both dry fire and live fire drills.

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