Glock Blue Label program guns; heavier triggers?

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Trey Veston

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I have been enrolled in GSSF and going to matches for two years now and have never purchased a Glock using my coupon.

Blue Label price for the pistol I want (G19 gen 5 MOS) is $489.50. Even with all of the driving involved in getting to the nearest blue label dealer to order it, hand in my coupon, then picking it up at the nearest WA FFL is about $50 worth of gas. Best price online is $599. So I save $50.

Was wondering if the Blue Label Glocks come with heavier trigger pulls for law enforcement. If so, then that cuts further into the savings after I have to change the gun back to "normal".
 
As far as I am aware of, no. I was close friends with a dealer who did Blue Label Glocks and he only sold the NY-1 and 2 triggers if that was required for your agency. This was in VT so he had NY and MA police officers make the commute for the deals he had. So he would keep Glocks with heavier triggers on hand for their departments. If you still have misgivings about the program, call the local gun store directly about their specific blue label Glocks.
 
The blue label guns around here come with the standard triggers.
Blue Label price for the pistol I want (G19 gen 5 MOS) is $489.50. Even with all of the driving involved in getting to the nearest blue label dealer to order it, hand in my coupon, then picking it up at the nearest WA FFL is about $50 worth of gas. Best price online is $599. So I save $50.
Not unless shipping and FFL transfer fees are free for you.

Also, it's important to keep in mind that blue label Glocks come with 3 magazines instead of the standard 2 mags. So there's more than just the base price difference to consider.

I would call the dealer ahead of time to verify both the magazine and the trigger situation before you spend $50 on gasoline. Besides, some dealers treat blue label Glocks as special order items. You want to make sure everyone's on the same page before you crank the car and start burning time and gas.
 
I'm not a Glock guy, but don't the G34/G35 (practical/tactical) come with slightly lighter triggers than the rest of the line-up (G17/19/22/23/etc) and the Blue Label versions of the G34/G35 come with the same triggers as the G17/G19/etc., which in means they come with a heavier trigger, though I think they are the only models so affected.
 
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I got my Gen 4 G19 through the Blue Label program ~5 years ago. It came with a standard 5.5 lb trigger. As I recall, I had a couple of options I could have selected, though. Maybe the "-" connector or the NY1 trigger?
 
I'm not a Glock guy, but don't the G34/G35 (practical/tactical) come with slightly lighter triggers than the rest of the line-up (G17/19/22/23/etc) and the Blue Label versions of the G34/G35 come with the same triggers as the G17/G19/etc., which in means they come with a heavier trigger, though I think they are the only models so affected.
I believe you are correct on all counts. Glock's position is that the 3.5lb (-)/minus connector is not suitable for LE/self-defense use and so even though the tactical/practical guns typically come with the minus connectors, the blue label guns (which are intended primarily for LE use) come with standard connectors.
 
Thanks for the replies!

I realized that I still had a couple of extra connectors sitting in my toolbox and that they will work in a Gen 5, anyways.

I was surfing the internet pretty heavily last night looking for the best prices on Glocks and was amazed at what people were asking for used Glocks. Police trade-in Glock 23 with lots of wear and tear were going for $360. Figure they should at least get a refreshed spring kit for about $40 and you're up to $400 for a beat up Glock. Using the Blue Label program, a G23 is only $10 more. $410.

I don't understand why anyone would buy used to save $50 or less.
 
I don't understand why anyone would buy used to save $50 or less
Not everyone is eligible to participate in the Blue Label program. As far as I know, non-retired military veterans had their opportunity between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day, but that program has now come to an end. As a retired military service member I can purchase up to 2 Blue Label pistols per year, but I have only availed myself of this benefit once.
 
I buy all of my Glocks new so I get the latest fresh magazines. When mags were over $30, I just bought a whole pistol just to get three mags. Haha.

I'm still partial to Gen4's. 9mm 4's with 3rd gen recoil rods. I like the new rods with .40 and.45, but not the Glock 19,17, 34.
 
Not everyone is eligible to participate in the Blue Label program.
Sure they are. Just join GSSF for $35 and you can save over $100 on a Glock.

I just got back from the only LGS for 50 miles and fondled every Glock I was considering. Their price on a G19 gen 5 was $559. 19x was $599. If I drive 50 miles and use my certificate, then it's $425 for the G19.

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Just join GSSF for $35 and you can save over $100 on a Glock.
Sorta. You have to join for at least two years before being eligible for a pistol coupon. On the good side, you get a discount if you join for multiple years at once.

And to properly calculate the savings, it's necessary to take into account that the Blue Label Glocks include a third magazine at no additional cost.

So join GSSF for 2 years for $60 and you can save over $100 on a Glock plus get a free magazine with your purchase. :D
 
I have a Blue Label Gen 5 G19. The trigger is very nice. Compared to my Gen 2, 3, and 4 guns the trigger pull is nearly identical at around 5 lbs on an RCBS Trigger Gauge. But, the Gen 5 has a smoother, cleaner, and better feeling trigger than the older guns. YMMV,
 
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