[dbooksta]

I thought a trigger guard like this would only be used for arctic warfare, where shooters are likely to be wearing mittens or heavy gloves:

But in Paris police carry this model everywhere. What is the point of even having that big handguard, given that the trigger is essentially unprotected from snags?

 

[nvshooter]

What is the point of even having that big handguard...

The design is French, meaning that there is no point.

 

[Tomanyguns]

The design is French, meaning that there is no point.

Lmao NV hit it spot on !