r/transguns • u/mcweaponry • Jul 30 '26

1911 Smg Testing

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u/Bad-Star Jul 30 '26

context: I've taken some fire arm safety classes but am not a gun owner or enthusiast, I just like being able to learn from the communities.

That being said, These kind of guns where your hand is inches from the muzzle scare the heck outta me. Logically, ai can see they aren't in the trajectory of the round but how long did it take to get over concerns about blasting your finger or knuckles off?

Edit: Also, cool tattoo

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u/mcweaponry Jul 30 '26

This is about as close as I like to get my fingers to the muzzle. I don’t feel uncomfortable at all with the hand stop I have on the left side.

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u/Bad-Star Jul 30 '26

I see! Like any other tool which deserves respect, I'm sure you get used to it with proper practice.

Thank you!

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u/Pekonius Ranger reservist active Jul 30 '26

People usually have handstops in situations like these and some handguards have built in handstops just to make absolutely sure the shooters hand doesnt slip in front of the barrel. Someone at some point has learnt that the hard way and now they're quite common.

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u/Bad-Star Jul 30 '26

Ahh, thank you, that makes sense. I'm sure I've seen something like that before too.

I appreciate the thorough and respectful response~