Photographing a handgun with an object in the trigger gaurd.

[Will Carry]

When did people start sticking objects inside the trigger guard of a handgun before they photograph it? Why do they do that?  I think the reason people do it is because they see other people doing it and they think it's "the hip way" to take a picture.

[Fourtyfive]

It's safer than a booger finger ?

[bubbadavis]

I've done it in order to put the gun at an angle for the photo. It helps with getting a good photo to show the nuances of the gun.

[Hozzie]

I've done it in order to put the gun at an angle for the photo. It helps with getting a good photo to show the nuances of the gun.

This. I do sometimes simply to get a better angle on the picture.

[DaveTN]

Because it lets you get at the proper distance and angle without needing a ladder to stand on.

[Grand Torino]

Because it lets you get at the proper distance and angle without needing a ladder to stand on.

Nailed it.

[Major Kong]

I do it for the same reason I turn my Glock 90 degrees before I shoot it: I saw it on the internet.

[DaveTN]

I do it for the same reason I turn my Glock 90 degrees before I shoot it: I saw it on the internet.

 
 Does it have these sights?


 

[hipower]

You guys are funny this morning.

[runco]

I thought it was The Way It Is, btw this episode of Gunsmoke explains why Matt never did marry Ms. Kitty, the episode name, The Way It Is! 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYZT9lubgHQ

[Will Carry]

Because it lets you get at the proper distance and angle without needing a ladder to stand on.

 

 

I'm not trying to start anything, but I don't buy that.  Sticking an object in the trigger guard is not the only way to set up a handgun without climbing a ladder. That beautiful 1911 would look better if I could see the trigger.  OK maybe I have started something....it's all in good fun.  Go ahead a tell me to mind my own business....

 

[tnguy]

They could at least get the logo the right way up. Looks like they're into S&M

[K191145]

I've done it in order to put the gun at an angle for the photo. It helps with getting a good photo to show the nuances of the gun.

 

That's the reason right there.

[Lumber_Jack]

Because it lets you get at the proper distance and angle without needing a ladder to stand on.






I'm not trying to start anything, but I don't buy that. Sticking an object in the trigger guard is not the only way to set up a handgun without climbing a ladder. That beautiful 1911 would look better if I could see the trigger. OK maybe I have started something....it's all in good fun. Go ahead a tell me to mind my own business....

Most people don't have a light box or reflectors to get the light adjusted as to not have glares. Most room light is from overhead so in order to not get it washed out a 45 angle is easiest to work with. I've never been able to balance a gun on its muzzle without assistance.

To me, it's not worth the effort. Not a professional photog just showing off new toys.