I have problem with power chords. I can't play them with my index and ring finger, I need to play them with my index and pinky.

Now I'm trying to learn to play barre chords, and have a similar issue, I just can't get all my fingers in the right positions and have it ring out clearly (typically I can get about 5 of the 6 strings).

Anyone else have a similar issue? Anyone figure out a work-around?

PS - I have issues typically as well with some regular chords whenever I need my index finger on the 1st fret of the high E or B string, so this isn't new.

Also, I'm older - 45 - so not a young kid learning.

Help anyone?
Jay