Remington 58s and middle finger knuckles

[Oregon Bill]

The one thing that concerns me about the long-term comfort of Pietta 58s in my particular hands is that when I take the most natural grip on the revolver the point of my middle finger knuckle bends exactly where it is in hard contact with the rear of the triggerguard -- and this is before the recoil of firing. i realize this is different for everyone because the web of the hand, length of thumb and length of finger geometry is different for each person. I wonder if this is why some complain that Remingtons don't fit them. Anyway, I am thinking that even filing/polishing a couple of millimeters off the back contour of the trigger guard bow might not ease my situation. I have tried to alter my grip slightly to rearrange that knuckle, but no go. Anyone else have these issues with their Remmies? How do you deal with them?

[hellgate]

Bill,
You might want to feel a Euroarms Remmie. The grips are much smaller; almost as much difference in a Colt Army vs '51 Navy (also the SAA) grip. You ought to feel a Uberti too. Likely one of the 2 will eliminate the knuckle busting.
Where do you shoot in Oregon? I have a Euroarms and two Uberti Remingtons that I could bring to a shoot like Albany or maybe the State Shoot at K Falls so you can check them out. I'd hate to see you give up on the Remingtons. Every manufacturer uses a different grip shape. Dixie offers 3 different grips (shapes) for the '58 Remmie.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

My knuckle touches the trigger guard on my Ubertis. Interestingly enough, that doesn't cause any problems. I suspect that if my finger was back a slight amount, I'd get hammered good. Have you shot it to see if it is problematic?

[Oregon Bill]

Hellgate: I'm down in the Rogue Valley. Appreciate your offer.
Marshal: Have not shot them yet, and you are right that it may not be a serious problem. It's just a little uncomfortable simply holding and pointing them, and it could be that a millimeter of polishing the rear of the guard will make all well. I'll figure out how to get them shooting, as I really like the Remingtons.