Trigger discipline quirk

[ChristianPatriot]

Anybody else caught themselves maintaining trigger discipline on everything? It seems like every time I hold a drill my index is always up on the frame. Today it was a drain auger with a pistol grip. There I was, standing at the checkout, maintaining the four rules. Wouldn't want anybody to accidentally get augered in the face. I'm such a dork.

 

[churchmouse]

Anybody else caught themselves maintaining trigger discipline on everything? It seems like every time I hold a drill my index is always up on the frame. Today it was a drain auger with a pistol grip. There I was, standing at the checkout, maintaining the four rules. Wouldn't want anybody to accidentally get augered in the face. I'm such a dork.

Muscle memory my friend. Muscle memory. That is a good thing.

 

[hog slayer]

I do the same. I'll even catch myself with "muzzle awareness" regarding things like cordless drills

 

[rvb]

Anybody else caught themselves maintaining trigger discipline on everything? It seems like every time I hold a drill my index is always up on the frame. Today it was a drain auger with a pistol grip. There I was, standing at the checkout, maintaining the four rules. Wouldn't want anybody to accidentally get augered in the face. I'm such a dork.

yes, and my wife was laughing at me during one home project and I asked what was so funny..... I apparently do battery changes like mag changes, too...

-rvb

 

[gregkl]

Actually, some professionals will tell you that you should be using your second finger to operate the trigger on a drill and your index rides along side to help guide the drill. Had a Milwaukee power tool rep tell me that once.

I have been doing it that way long before I heard about indexing the trigger finger.

 

[singlesix]

I have two friends with missing body parts due to power tools, nothing wrong with safety. Thanks for the tip on using the second finger, now I need to find something to drill.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

...Thanks for the tip on using the second finger, now I need to find something to drill.

Paging printcraft, your new sig line is ready.

 

[gmcttr]

Actually, some professionals will tell you that you should be using your second finger to operate the trigger on a drill and your index rides along side to help guide the drill. Had a Milwaukee power tool rep tell me that once.

With 25 years of commercial construction experience, I've never heard such a thing. Sounds like one less finger holding the drill and a terrible idea. Ever had a 1/2" Milwaukee drill ripped out of your hand when the bit caught? Not a pleasant thing at all.

 

[littletommy]

With 25 years of commercial construction experience, I've never heard such a thing. Sounds like one less finger holding the drill and a terrible idea. Ever had a 1/2" Milwaukee drill ripped out of your hand when the bit caught? Not a pleasant thing at all.

For drilling holes? Sure, especially large holes. For running screws, I've always used my middle finger for trigger pull, and the index finger along the frame for added control.

 

[SSGSAD]

Trigger discipline all the time !!!!!

 

[printcraft]

Paging printcraft, your new sig line is ready.

 

[singlesix]

Context is everything.

 

[oldpink]

This is not dorky in the slightest.
It has become so ingrained into your habits that you do it unconsciously now.
That's nothing to laugh at; it's something to appreciate.

 

[medcoxo]

Glad you posted this,, I thought I was the only one that did this. I also have trouble simply setting the table,, I pick up the knives, like I am getting into a knife fight!!!

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yep. I do too. I thought it was just me.

And I too prefer the middle finger with a supporting index for precision work. It's awesome.

But I'll be damned if Im gonna use that technique with the big dog running large bore bits or the hammer setting.

the middle finger also come in handy for Nerf guns during Nerf gun wars. The handles are just too damned small to use an index finger.

 

[cedartop]

Actually, some professionals will tell you that you should be using your second finger to operate the trigger on a drill and your index rides along side to help guide the drill. Had a Milwaukee power tool rep tell me that once.

I have been doing it that way long before I heard about indexing the trigger finger.

Oh boy, paging 5shot.

 

[Excalibur]

I do it all the time. Staple gun, even though I squeeze with all my fingers. Power Drills, etc. If it's a gun shape object, I find myself doing that.