Walther CCP Trigger Finger Pain

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jimbear

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I picked up a Walther CCP today from my local gun range. They're an amazing shop here in Louisville and go so far as to offer a 30 day return on all new handguns. I had been curious about the Walther CCP ever since it was announced and decided that today would be the day that I pick one up. The one I got was produced recently and the trigger is night and day vs the early production runs for this gun. This one felt like a longer and slightly heavier PPQ trigger vs the spongy, gritty triggers that came with the early production runs.

I was extremely excited to put some rounds down the pipe but that all got cut short when I felt some of the worst pain in my trigger finger that I've ever felt from a gun. The VP9 was uncomfortable for me, but this one was downright painful. I had to stop after 5 mags. I'm 6'5" and have fairly large hands, so I'm wondering if that's playing a part. I'm not sure if this is a grip problem or what, but it doesn't seem like anyone else is having the same issue.

This gun is perfection otherwise. I love the size, slotting in sort of in the middle of a double stack and the majority of single stacks on the market right now. With large hands, controlling a slim handgun is a challenge, but this one is actually very shootable. I want to be able to shoot this gun without pain and the only thing I can think of is to adjust where my trigger finger falls on the trigger. I haven't tried it but think it would be more comfortable if I used the pad of my finger between the first and middle knuckle, which is where my finger falls naturally on the trigger.

Is this bad practice? My support hand could interfere with my trigger finger and I could see myself pulling some shots right with this method.
 
Mine does the same, but only slight pain. I am dumping the CCP for complete unreliability. I have documented the woes here. Two trips back to Walther and it still does not function properly. The last time I wrote Walther they didn't care to respond. This is going to impact my future walther purchases.
 
Is it pinching your finger between the trigger and the guard? Or is the pain from the trigger "slapping" back into your finger upon firing?

I'm just curious, I don't really have a solution for either one. :(
 
Is it pinching your finger between the trigger and the guard? Or is the pain from the trigger "slapping" back into your finger upon firing?
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I want to say the bottom of my trigger finger rubs against the edge of the trigger guard as the gun recoils. Added photo for demonstration. Its already nearly rubbing the guard. I tried pulling higher up on the trigger but it didn't help.
 

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Sorry to heat that jimbear, especially since you like the CCP a lot otherwise.

I have some discomfort shooting my PPS but that mostly went away after clean/lube and a couple range sessions.

There is a LOT of discussion about the CCP over at the Walther Forum. You might want to check that out also to see if anyone there has experienced such and was able to get it resolved.

Sometimes a tactical finger protector can help.

Good luck!

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My G19 rubbed the heck out of my trigger finger till I took a Dremel and some sandpaper to it. The downside of a high grip (for me) it that my trigger finger crosses the trigger diagonally, bringing the edge of my finger against the guard. It doesn't look like you have much material that you could remove, though.
 
The downside of a high grip (for me) it that my trigger finger crosses the trigger diagonally, bringing the edge of my finger against the guard.
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That's the problem for me as well. After doing some online research, it seems like if I point my thumb on my shooting hand straight up instead of forward, it helps to straighten out your index finger for a more natural angle. I need to give that a shot at the range. I also wrapped the bottom of the trigger guard with some blister bandaids that soften the edges up a lot. I might be able to get this to work out, otherwise I'll probably take a look at a G43.
 
"...have fairly large hands..." That'll do it. The thing is too small for you. The guy on "thetruthaboutguns" said the same thing.
It's likely too new for the aftermarket grips makers to have a bigger grip made yet either. Won't necessarily help anyway.
 
I'd vote for the dremel and/or sandpaper to level out that hump on the inside of the trigger guard. I have a Kel Tec P11 and had the same problem and had to straighten out the trigger guard, now it is not a problem. If that won't work for you I'd trade for that Glock you mentioned.
 
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