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This is the first time I have come across this concept, so I read some of the articles and tried the "middle finger on the trigger" technique. I have taken a few shooting classes and have spent a good amount of time at the range, but I don't consider myself "indoctrinated" to any specific school. With this in mind here are some of my thoughts and observations:

1) "natural " grip: As far as I can tell, the author was suggesting that the middle finger on the trigger was a more natural grip than the standard index finger. I don't see how this can be. I found it not only uncomfortable, but clumsy and unstable. There doesn't seem to be anything natural about it. I feel significant practice would be required to be even moderately proficient.

2) Two hand versus one hand grip: this technique might be ok for a 2 hand grip, but it feels highly suspect for strong hand only (or weak for that matter). The weapon does not feel very stable and recoil control would seem even more difficult.

3) Index finger on the slide: I suppose if you have some vendetta against your index finger, this shooting position seems an effective way to exact revenge. I don't see how anyone would willingly put their finger in this position on a 1911.

The underlying concept is interesting...you shoot where ever you point your finger. The problem is the execution seems flawed. The author made numerous references to how the traditional shooting style can cost you you life. IMO, the proposed solution will definitely cost you your life, or at the very least, your index finger.

Dave