Glock Timney Triggers (warnings)

I have one on backorder . I watched the video , some valid points , but even if you dropped it the Glock has a firing pin ( striker ) plunger . Unless the trigger is pulled the plunger would stop the striker from going forward and contacting the primer . If I ever get it I will test it . I ordered it after watching the video . We’ll see .

I can’t get it to play. I have a Timney in my G19 Gen 5. It’s a dang nice trigger, but I’ve not carried it yet since installing it.

Never thought about evaluating installed parts using a cutaway Glock, nice idea.

I'm always amazed when someone replaces a factory trigger in a carry gun. Dump all the well financed factory R&D for a Galloway trigger designed in some guy's garage. It fires when dropped, big surprise!

It's a sad fact that many shooters the firearms community have collectively lost the ability to effectively utilize a proper DA trigger system.

It's range safe because nobody drops pistols at the range....right?

.455_Hunter said:

It's a sad fact that many shooters the firearms community have collectively lost the ability to effectively utilize a proper DA trigger system.

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And most drivers have lost the ability to effectively utilize a standard transmission on a vehicle, or can’t even operate one. Just poking fun at you

P89DCSS said:

It's range safe because nobody drops pistols at the range....right?

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I don’t think that anyone, so far, has had a problem with a Glock, with a Timney, firing when dropped.
But it has been pointed out by @12Bravo20 that the Timney trigger intended for competition use. But then we all know those people that use things for purposes that they weren’t meet for.
I much prefer a stock trigger in my carry guns.

GunnyUSMC said:

And most drivers have lost the ability to effectively utilize a standard transmission on a vehicle, or can’t even operate one. Just poking fun at you

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Interesting you mentioned that since I drive manual everyday. My 15 year old son will drive a manual and also knows how to shoot DA handguns without whimpering- no snowflakes allowed.

.455_Hunter said:

It's a sad fact that many shooters the firearms community have collectively lost the ability to effectively utilize a proper DA trigger system.

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I can shoot a n frame quite well in DA mode. I can not shoot some glocks in partialy cocked striker mode well.

12Bravo20 said:

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I am just passing the info on so everyone can make their own decisions. And yes I have stirred up a hornets nest with this on other forums from the Timney fan boys.

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Why do you feel the need to use the term “fan boy”? It’s condescending and judgemental

Have you tried the Timney in a Glock? It’s unlike any Glock trigger I’ve used. It is very light and just a sweet shooter at the range. Time will tell if I carry it or not, though. I guess I’ll have to look into if it’s a drop hazard or not.

I’d like to see if it actually releases the striker when dropped. All the video showed was speculation based on what he thinks might happen. Johnny Glocks has done extensive drop safe evals and is very impressed with the design, even though he’s a competitor to Timney. FWIW.

.455_Hunter said:

Interesting you mentioned that since I drive manual everyday. My 15 year old son will drive a manual and also knows how to shoot DA handguns without whimpering- no snowflakes allowed.

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Manuals on the floor are for snowflakes. Real men drive three-on-the-tree.

I like a nice crisp and light trigger, but I also used to drive the M-60 chassis. So conflicted about my manhood.

This is your trigger safety.



and this is the firing pin, pulled back under spring tension



And striker fire fans feel comfortable with an energized firing mechanism, and this safety. And they hope that the firing pin block always works, and the sear can't be jarred off.

I don't want these and never have.

12Bravo20 said:

Why the Fan boy comment you ask? Well you should have read some of the rude and vulgar responses I got from people for just passing on information about a possible safety issue. And no I did not get those types of replies on this forum. Members here are normally better than that.

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Yet you use the “fan boy” term here.

I’ve been called a “fan boy” because I like Glocks, like AR’s, like CZ’s, etc. I find folks who use the term seem to be folks who are just the opposite…Haters.

It’s okay to like something, or not…but to use disparaging terms towards the other side of your argument is a sign of a weak argument or emotion.

I'd not carry a Glock that has had one of it's internal safety mechanisms defeated by design of an aftermarket part. The trigger cruciform/sear should stay passively locked in position until the trigger is pulled. The video shows the new aftermarket sear takes over FP engagement and is controlled only by a small spring. Sure, the FP block is untouched, but glock didn't put all three passive safeties in for fun. Range use fine, not for serious use for me.

Slamfire said:

This is your trigger safety.

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and this is the firing pin, pulled back under spring tension

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And striker fire fans feel comfortable with an energized firing mechanism, and this safety. And they hope that the firing pin block always works, and the sear can't be jarred off.

I don't want these and never have.

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And there are also people that will carry a 1911 in condition two, thinking that it’s safe.
The Glock striker is not under very much pressure, or as you say “entergized”. But then people that don’t know much about them are mislead by things they read.
I carried Glocks, daily, for 18 years on duty, Gen3, Gen4 and Gen5s. I’ve carried and drawn them from a level 1, 3 and 4 holsters while they were loaded. And even had them pointed at several people, people that were not willing to play nice. I’ve even been in several fights where me and the bad guy was rolling on the ground, grass, dirt, asphalt and concrete. Never once did my weapon fire without me wanting it to.
There were 650 up-to 700 other officers working on my department that all carried Glocks. Some of them had very little to no knowledge of firearms before becoming an officer. Not once did we ever have a ND from a Glock. Before going to Glocks we carried S&W 4046s. That’s a Gen3 DAO Smith. We had one guy shoot through his apartment wall into the next apartment, while practicing his quick draw, when off duty. What an idiot he was.
@Buzznrose , I wouldn’t worry so much about the term Fan boy. Hell I’ve been accused of being a Glock Fan Boy by some on this forum, just because I’ve posted about them. But in fact, I probably own more different brand and types of guns then the ones that have accused me of being a fan boy. Even after stating that I like the M&P better. And my all time favorite handgun is a 1911, of which I own six. I find nothing wrong with using the term as long as it’s not done in a rude manner.

12Bravo20 said:

To me a "fan boy" is someone that will NOT accept a different view or anything said that is negative about their favorite product. And yes you run into people like that no matter what you talk about.



It's also wrong to go off on people for saying anything negative about your favorite product too. Agree to disagree.

Like I said. I posted the video as a public service to help other shooter make educated decisions and to stay safe. It was not to get into arguments or to talk bad about Timney triggers.

If you don't agree with what I have to say. that's fine. And you also don't have to read my posts. You are welcome to just put me on your ignore list too.

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I can accept this…and I can agree to disagree. Just thought this board was above the name calling. If that was not your intent, I have no beef with you or the post. Thanks for the video.

GunnyUSMC said:

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@Buzznrose , I wouldn’t worry so much about the term Fan boy. Hell I’ve been accused of being a Glock Fan Boy by some on this forum, just because I’ve posted about them. But in fact, I probably own more different brand and types of guns then the ones that have a used me of being a fan boy. Even after stating that I like the M&P better. And my all time favorite handgun is a 1911, of which I own six. I find nothing wrong with using the term as long as it’s not done in a rude manner.

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Understand where you are coming from and appreciate the perspective.

I guess I’m just fed up with the term because it’s so often used in an argumentative and condescending way.