3.5# connector for G27 worth it?

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maxinquaye

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I have a Glock 27, it was my first gun, and aside from an extended mag release and slide release, it's dead stock. I rarely shoot it now, cause my CZ75 is cheaper and my new Sistema more fun. However, I was wondering if installing a lighter connecter would revive my interest in this gun. My only bitch has been the heavy trigger pull. So, is it worth the hassle?
 
Well, installing the parts is not much hassle. I've got Alchemy Arms' parts in my Glock 32, and it is now one sweeet shooter. However, I thought it was pretty darn good before I changed it. Now it's a lot like shooting a SA gun. It's more accurate as a result, I think, but not very much so.

Glock 27's are usually considered CCW/defensive guns. in that context, target trigger pull parts have no place on it. If anything, you would want to INCREASE the trigger pull, to help prevent AD's in a tight situation, like a DA revolver. If you don't see your 27 in that role, by all means install the target parts, but DON"T use that gun in a defensive situation.

I regard my 32 as a high-power plinker, and I have DA revolvers for house guns.

Just my $.02
 
I put in a Custom Glock Racing polished 3.5# connector in my 17 a few days ago and have put about a hundred rouds through it since then.

When ordering it I assumed it would turn my 17 from defensive gun to a target gun usage wise. Now after woorking with it I'd have no problem carrying it as a CCW or using it as a house gun.

It does lighten the trigger (and the pull feels much smoother) but it really only lightens that last formerly very heavy section of the trigger pull. It still has a double action feel with enough resistance that I feel more than safe using it a defensive weapon.

JMHO
 
Stock Glocks are not noted for good triggers - and it puzzles me that some people advocate making the mediocre trigger worse by adding a NY or NY+ spring. :confused: Sure, I understand why politicians want cops to have guns that don't work right, but other people???

AD's are prevented by keeping your finger off the d@** trigger until you're ready to shoot, and taking a little weight off an already heavy pull is not a factor when your adrenaline is up, as it will be in a defensive situation.

Anyway, we're not talking about the proverbial "hair" trigger here. If the other parts are stock, a "3.5 pound" connector will probably yield a real trigger pull of about 5 pounds or so. IMHO this is fine for a carry gun. A little judicious polishing of the internals with a Dremel tool, felt wheel, and Simichrome will make the trigger smoother, as well. But it won't be a "hair" trigger.

The only caveat is to try and get a genuine Glock connector from someone like Glockmeister. Though pretty simple, the connector actually functions a bit like a leaf spring in operation, and some aftermarket connectors (and many other aftermarket, non-Glock parts, for that matter) will impair reliability.
 
I have the 3.5 Glock connector in my Glock 27 and I am happy with it. I recommend it IF you have excellent trigger disipline, if you don't, and have an accidental discharge, you will have to accept the consequences.
 
Heh, well, I already had a negligent discharge with my G27, learned my lesson. One thing your right about, I could have had a 10 lb trigger and it would have happened anyway!
 
I had installed the 3.5# connector on all my Glocks (21, 23, 17). Single best improvement you can do to the Glock trigger. Now, what I learned pretty quickly is that you don't get a 3.5# trigger pull right off the bat if that's all you do, what you get is a crisper trigger break at about 5#'s. If I had a 26 or 27, I would have the 3.5# connector installed and buy alot of ammo for training, training, & more training! Good luck
 
Since installing the 3.5LB connector my 32 has found its way onto my belt with increasing regularity. I wish I had done it a year ago.
 
Trigger pull on small guns is very important if your trying to shoot it accurately. Just because it has a short barrel doesn't mean its innacurate - it's just harder to shoot accurately. The 3.5 will help you get the most accuracy out of it.
 
OK I'm convinced - I ordered the drop in 3.5# connector kit from Glockmeister for like 60 something bucks. We'll see how it goes...

Thanks for all the input!
 
Max,

I've read more than a couple times where Glock owners would put the 3.5# connector, and then a NY1 spring.... Now I don't know exactly what it does for them, but the ones who've posted swear it's the greatest trigger ever... I would imagine that adding that heavier spring to the lighter connector might make the pull shorter but not too much lighter?

Anyway, since you've already opted for the 3.5, the NY1 spring is peanuts for $$$ so if you wanted to try, it wouldn't cost you much extra.
 
Onslaught - I've heard that the hot ticket to a good Glock trigger is NY spring and 3.5 connector as well. I'm not a Glock fan, but I'd certainly try that if I had to carry one.

Anyone who likes and shoots Glocks try this setup?
 
The 3.5# connector just lightens the last part of the Glocks trigger pull which is usually heavier than the takeup. The NY spring makes the take-up heavier as well.

The 3.5# connector + NY spring usually makes for a trigger about the same as the standard 5.5# unit but it's fairly consistent from initial travel all the way to release. In short it feels more "revolver like".
 
Well, the set I purchased is supposedly the entire assembly, including the lighter spring. So it should be lighter and "tricked out" enough - by that I mean a bit smoother. I dont really mind the almost two stage feel of the glock as is - it's just a tad heavy for me is all. Thanks for the recommendations, I think I'll just try what I ordered and if it don't feel right, maybe try the NY spring. They also have a trigger that eliminates the slack after the hammer fires, but I didn't really see the point of that...
 
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