External trigger modification on Mini?

[Ohio NAA Shooter]

Has anyone tried to bob the hook of the Mini trigger? Other than a cool look I fail to see what purpose that hook serves. All it does for me is to chew my middle finger. I am considering using a Dremel to grind off the hook (the entire section I have blackened in the photo) and to smooth the new bottom of the trigger with the same diamond nail file I used to true up the muzzle previously. Does anybody see how this mod could possibly weaken the trigger or create an unsafe carry or shooting condition?

[OV-1D]

  Taking some of the point off would be nice , like you said some people hold it differently and it does stick ya . It acts more like a guide so the trigger doesn't push off to the side over time , long time . Hope that helps .  

[Uncle_Lee]

Cvang grips stops that and you don't have to grind away your trigger.....

[Mer2112]

I did that to mine as soon as I got it.  Didn't take it all the way down, maybe half way and smoothed it out.  Much better in my opinion.

[grayelky]

I have never actually looked very close to that area. Could that portion be there to prevent something from entering the opening and possibly causing a jam? There has to be a reason the engineers designed it that way.

[Ohio NAA Shooter]

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I'm leaning toward a partial grind job as I think the comment that the hook might prevent something working under the trigger is a valid one. Before I do that I'm going to try something else first that's so stupid it just might work. Don't want to reveal until I try it, like I said it's stupid.

[Ohio NAA Shooter]

Success. First, I decided not to grind away any of the curved bottom of the trigger, I merely dehorned it with the diamond file, emery papers and crocus cloth. Next, I put a bandaid on my finger before shooting to prevent the trigger from chewing it. Stupidly simple, but it works. Now 50 rounds is a lot more fun. Think I'll try those boot grips too.

[JRobyn]

The Mini-Master oversized rubber grips will also move your finger down just enough that the trigger "hook" is no longer an issue.

- Jay

[Ohio NAA Shooter]

Thanks Jay for another good option to think about. The pics were very helpful. I don't know which of the two, mini-mag or boot, will be my choice if I decide to go with bigger grips. I'd like to run across them at a gun show or gun shop so I could at least see how they feel. I'm the only guy in my gun club (150 members) who has a mini so my options are somewhat limited. Thanks to all of you who responded, this forum is great.

[zorba]

Resurrecting an old thread: I've thought about this too - the spur prevents me from holding the grip the way I'd like as the trigger won't depress far enough before it digs into my finger. I too was considering removing the hook altogether, but I think I'll try a "de-horn" first...

[Lone Wolf]

Don't have an issue with the trigger. However I didn't like the sharp edges on the barrel and so I rounded them off.