recommendation on trigger finger position

[Negrin]

I have tried both finger tip position and first joint pull for my trigger position.

Finger tip position is indeed more sensitive, but I also have more frequency of "chicken finger" with this position.

First joint finger pull theoretically should give me a straighter pull without distorting sight alignment, but I have three incidence of accidental pulling of the trigger, resulting in wild shots (dangerous shots) on the wall.

I don't think I shoot better one technique over the other.

Please tell me your finger position and ,more importantly, your rationale.

[david alaways]

On my pad, between your two choices. reason 1 Because thats where I feel comfortable, second but not as important Thats where my scores are the highest,

[Freepistol]

I found the joint works better for me on rifle triggers where it is much harder to pull the firearm off target. I tried that technique when I first switched to pistol and couldn't keep the pistol from moving when my finger was moving. I believe the pad will give you more consistant trigger squeezes on lighter triggers. I think I tended to place side pressure on the trigger if my finger position was a little different shot to shot when using the joint.
Ben

[RobStubbs]

You should be using the pad of your finger as it gives the best feel and control. With regards chicken finger, it's just a matter of training and lots of practice to overcome it.

Rob.

[Negrin]

When you said "pad" of the finger, do you mean the finger "tip" like many of the shooting illustration picture, or do you mean the middle, the meatiest part of the finger?

[Dogchaser]

When you said "pad" of the finger, do you mean the finger "tip" like many of the shooting illustration picture, or do you mean the middle, the meatiest part of the finger?

Forward of the last joint.

[Steve Swartz]

That part of the finger that produces the least amount of disturbance to the perfectly aligned sights during manipulation of the trigger.