Not always but sometimes I get my knuckle smacked by the regular frame trigger guard. The Bisley is a bit ugly in my opinion but it seems real comfortable. I shot 50 rounds of 44mag today. Not super hot loads, just middle of the road, but no smacked knuckle. Seems to hold steady for me too. I just picked this one up. It was made in 1986, which I think is the 1st year ruger made the Bisley. I dont think it had 20 rounds thru it. It looks brand new.