Glock trigger job

You boys must have overly sensitive trigger fingers. I think the stock Glock triggers are fine. :)

Messing with them just seems like trouble. 2.7 pounds seems flat out dangerous on a carry gun.
 
2.7 pounds seems flat out dangerous on a carry gun.
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That would worry me, too. I have the perception that the trigger of my Glock 26 has improved from time. Whether that is from parts wearing in or me getting accustomed to it, I can't be sure, but probably some of each.
 
One thing Ive always found is, the "bad" things tend to go away pretty quick, as you become familiar with the gun.

Ive been shooting Glocks since they first came out, and have yet to find one with a "bad" trigger. when I first started shooting them, I was coming from 1911's, and of course, the Glock trigger felt pretty weird. Once I shot them for a little while, and became familiar with them, I didnt find them to be "bad" at all.

Had a similar experience with HK rifles when coming off of M1's and M14/M1A's.

Personally, I think if you learn to shoot DA revolvers DAO, you can shoot pretty much anything without any trigger phobia at all.

I understand people like to customize things, but I personally think doing so to the trigger is a mistake, as it actually starts to become a limiting type of thing, and not necessarily a good thing.

If all you shoot are customized triggers, what happens if you have to pick up something that isnt and need to shoot it well?
 
That would worry me, too. I have the perception that the trigger of my Glock 26 has improved from time. Whether that is from parts wearing in or me getting accustomed to it, I can't be sure, but probably some of each.
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I think it's both. I've owned a G19 since 2010 or so. I'm only now getting to where the trigger isn't annoying to me.

I sometimes wonder about folks on the Internet gun social media who complain to high heaven about a given gun's trigger, that I find fine. I wonder what they're actually feeling. XD, Kel Tec PF9, various snubbies, XDS -- for me, they're all good.

The only gun I've ever had with a truly atrocious trigger was my long gone, mostly unlamented CZ-100.

Watching all this is one of the things that drove home to me that the Internet if full of "the droppings of a great beast". Sturgeon's Law applies here.
 
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I cannot imagine carrying my safetyless Glock with a 2.7 lb trigger! I wanted about 3lb take up, 5.5lb crisp pull and minimal overtravel.

I have 3 lb take up, 6.75 lb pull and some overtravel.....need more work.

A minus connector changes connector mating to the cruciform. Pull length will go up to get weight down.
 
A minus connector changes connector mating to the cruciform. Pull length will go up to get weight down.
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Good point. Changing the leverage in the system is always a trade-off, you get nothing for free. Lighter break (less force) = mushier break (longer distance). But changing trigger springs, for example, is a different story -- it's just a matter of choosing where the force is coming from, your trigger finger or the spring.
 
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Messing with them just seems like trouble. 2.7 pounds seems flat out dangerous on a carry gun.

If you can't handle 2.7 lbs then DON'T--I can and do.

Been shooting IDPA/USPSA since 2002 w/Glocks that have that trigger pull with no problems . Cleared my carry gun w/the county attorney and got his OK.

As someone once said "you got to know your limitations."
 
G-19

Been carrying a G-19 since 08. I tried a reduced power connector, it did take the trigger to about 3.5 lb. I did not like it. And yes I agree no manual safety and a 3.5 trigger is a no go.
I put the original parts back in and dry fired, along with weekly range trips. Dry fire and live fire made my Glock trigger just perfect....For me.
 
I used to play around with polishing the Glock internals when I was younger and full of testosterone, but now . . . eh. I bought 3x Glocks last year, and just shoot the things the way they are. I'm just happy if they go boom every time.

The lower your expectations, the fewer your disappointments. :)
 
As someone once said "you got to know your limitations."
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Youre absolutely right.

Sounds cool and all, but this aint the movies though, although there is truth in the quote.

Hey, if youre comfortable with it, have at it. I just hope youre as good as you say, others around you are depending on it. ;)

Ive carried stock triggers of all sorts for over 40 years now, and never had an issue shooting with them. I actually prefer something in the 5-6 pound range in the autos, which even my stock 1911's were/are. I shoot my revolvers DAO, and they arent a hindrance at all either.

My buddy has a couple of Nighthawks with silly light triggers, and he actually carries them. Wish he took your advice, he shouldnt be carrying them. He has trouble with them when things are calm. Id hate to see what happens when things arent. He's one who swears he "needs" those light triggers to shoot well. What he needs, is a less fancy gun, with a lot of ammo, and a lot of practice. But you cant tell him that. His money bought him guns that make up for his inadequacies. :rolleyes:

When I shoot them, it takes a mag or two before I get settled down and stop getting unintentional doubles. Nice guns, but dangerous in the wrong hands, even experienced hands.
 
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I just hope youre as good as you say, others around you are depending on it.

I hope so too --I shoot a G29 w/full power loads every day. Odd days weak handed even days free style double taps. I also carry the G29 daily--with NO round in the chamber. You see I know MY limitations.
 
Me too....at first

Back when I was not "comfortable" with no manual safety, and a round in the pipe.
I found a good stiff holster that covers the triggerguard preferable to carrying an "empty" gun.
 
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I'm done

Easy way to end a discussion? Come to an indiciferable conclusion.

My answer--when shooting IDPA /USPSA there was a loaded chamber. The 2.7lb trigger pull made my scores better because I was a more accurate. I would imagine in a self defense situation better & faster would also appily.


Why is that so hard to understand??
 
You're starting with an empty gun. The reason, or at least the assumption, being you are afraid to carry it loaded with that trigger.
 
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