Looking for feedback from SRAM users

[Becky]

Rode SRAM last night.

I have to use 2 fingers to throw my front chain to the larger wheel. And sometimes I use 2 fingers to get the reach for the shift on the R/D.

I have one of the earlier versions of SRAM, so forgive my ignorance...things may have changed. Do the SRAM shifters still have the pivoting feature in the shift lever? That is to say, I can pull the shift lever closer to me to get more "purchase" on it before making my shift and without activating the brakes... I have found that it really helps with the direction that has the more-forceful throw.