Glock owners: describe your trigger pull

[Jenrick]

First I'm a Glock man, I carry a G34 on duty, so I'm not speaking poorly just to do so. My G34 is broken in, I'm sitting right around 9K rounds in less then a year. The parts have all been polished, and I've shot with all three connectors in.

Glocks have a fairly mushy trigger on the initial pull. The lower the connector weight, the mushier the trigger. A 8lb connector provides a fairly firm distinct break. A 5lb connector less so, but not too bad. A 3.5lb connector is the mushiest. Mush in this case is defined as the amount of smooth peanut butter on the glass rod that must be squished out of the way first. (Whoever had the bit about mayo vs. peanut butter that was all for you ).

Having said, the trigger is not gritty, sloppy etc. There is still a distinct break to it at all weights of the connector. However the "crispness" of the break is directly related to the weight of the connector, more=crisper. A Glock trigger is not going to be a tuned 1911 trigger, I do feel however that it is FAR superior to DA/DAO triggers. I feel that is better then the DAK or LEM, but that's personal prefernce. Both of those triggers do exactly what their designed to do and do it well.

On the reset I feel Glock has a very good trigger. It may not be a short as a 1911, but it's shorter then most others. The pull from the reset position is usually extremely crisp with minimal mush regardless of the weight of the connector.

To everyone worried about carrying w/ a 3.5lb connector in. A 3.5lb connector does not drop the pull weight to 3.5lbs it merely changes one element of the trigger dynamic to 3.5lbs. The actual pull sits right around 4-4.5lbs with a 3.5lb in. This is why a lot of LE agencies (mine included) allow them in duty weapons. I personally carry a 5lb because I like the thinner layer of peanut butter it provides.

-Jenrick

 

[KINGMAX]

Ughhhhhhhhheeerr....BOOM!

Ughhhhhhhhheeerr....BOOM! = (JMOH0)

 

[KINGMAX]

GLOCK 21

Ihave a GLOCK 21. The trigger is 'heavy'. Ughhhhhhhhheeerr....BOOM! = is just about right. I am sure that I won't just squeez off an arrant round. That is one reason it is my first choice for my primary carry.

 

[bluto]

The trigger on my G22 is pretty smooth and the pull weight feels consistent all the way through. It's stock and rated at 5.5 lbs but I find it to be more like a rolling trigger than a mushy one and, frankly, easy to transition to from my Sigs and 1911's. No complaints here.

 

[jon_in_wv]

I think you shoot actually shoot a Glock to see what the trigger is like. They feel just aweful when ytou dry fire them but the feel is much different when you shoot it. I thought I would hate it when I picked one up and then I was surprised at how well I could shoot it. The ergos are what I cant stand. Square slide, weird grip, aweful sights, yuck. It does what it is designed to do very well though. Not a bad choice for anyone really.

 

[ajoker31]

Just bought a G19. On the first range trip the break of the trigger was so heavy I had to switch hands after a while. Took it home cleaned, lubed it real well and dry fired 1,000 times. After that the break was perfect.

I did buy a wolff 4# striker spring....I like it, but the break may become too soft after a little time, we'll see....might go back to the stock spring if that happens.

Jerry

 

[3rdpig]

I've got 3 Glocks, all with the stock 5# connector, a NY1 spring and a 25 cent trigger job.

Trigger pull can be described as a springy take up, then the stop against the connector, then a sharp, clean break and BOOM!

I consider all my Glocks to be SD guns and I don't like lightweight trigger pulls on my SD guns.

Despite the fact that I grew up on 1911s and High Powers I've come to appreciate the Glock trigger pull. I find it safe, consistent and with practice, fast and combat accurate.

 

[461]

No complaints with my 34 as it came from the box. I'm conditioned to DA revolvers so it seems pretty light to me but breaks cleanly and is smooth. I've purposely not messed with springs or connectors at all as I want ultimate reliability and have seen reliability go down the tubes when people start messing with things in the name of a good trigger pull.

 

[1KPerDay]

Trigger pull can be described as a springy take up, then the stop against the connector, then a sharp, clean break and BOOM!

I consider all my Glocks to be SD guns and I don't like lightweight trigger pulls on my SD guns.

Yeah, I really like the stock trigger on my G23. Very consistent and I'm pretty accurate with it. Some here have said that softer connector springs may contribute to the mushy feel, and I wonder if that was the issue on the Robar I tried... the takeup was noticeably lighter, then it stiffened up near the break. The break itself was the annoyingly mushy part. Perhaps with the stock springs the takeup and the "mush" is similar in weight, and you don't notice it.

In any case, if I ever have a glock with the lower-rate spring I think I'll switch it back to stock.

 

[JohnKSa]

Some here have said that softer connector springs may contribute to the mushy feel, and I wonder if that was the issue on the Robar I tried... the takeup was noticeably lighter, then it stiffened up near the break.

A lighter/softer trigger spring (is that what you mean by "connector spring"?) will result in a heavier pull weight during the takeup phase of the trigger pull.

 

[fattsgalore]

I'm not sure but one of these days I'll have to have a gunsmith check my trigger pull, gotta be higher then a normal Glock.

I've shot a G17 and handled a G20 both of which were smoother when compared to my G23. The guy whom let me shoot his G17 agreed mine had a heavier breaking point. Initial pull is fine but my breaking point is a bit excessive not a good range gun but good so I won't put one in my testicles.

My guess is some how I got a Miami trigger, or I just need one of those 25cent trigger jobs I always hear about.

 

[Navy joe]

My Glock 17 has a stock striker spring and all pertinent components are polished. The trigger bar spring is heavier than stock. The connector is a Ghost Rocket #5 which I use because of the overtravel stop. I use the #5 over a #3.5 to get a trigger that is slack up to a quick stack and crisp break. I shoot from reset and the reset is quite short, maybe .050", It feels like the same amount of movement required to reset a 1911. The weight is 5.5 lbs and very crisp.

The Glock 34 is gamed up, it has a Ti striker to help me use a reduced striker spring. Everything is polished, the trigger bar profile is changed slightly where it meets the connecter which is a Glock 3.5. A heavier than stock trigger bar spring is used. The pull is 3lbs and pulls pretty consistently through the whole pull, more like a DA revolver than the G17s pull. I have had, could easily get it lighter. All safety features function but I use the 34 for games only due to the light pull.

Keep in mind that when changing springs you could go down the wrong path lightening recoil springs as both the stiker and trigger bar springs exert rearward pressure on the slide. I think that can lead to the weapon being slightly out of battery.

 

[1KPerDay]

A lighter/softer trigger spring (is that what you mean by "connector spring"?) will result in a heavier pull weight during the takeup phase of the trigger pull.

I don't know what I meant... I know next to nothing about how Glock trigger groups work, other than basic function. I probably misunderstood what people posted. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[JohnL2]

Fired a Glock .40 caliber not long ago. First time messing with a Glock.
It was light, recoil was moderate, and the pistol felt solid.
The trigger was very odd. A lot of travel on it. I am too use to my 1911 single-action. I am sure you could get adapt to the Glock though.
Personally, I wouldn't own one. Not a big fan of "plastic" pistols.

 

[deltacharlie]

my carry glock (23) has the NY trigger-spring, heavier better, imo.

my competition glock (17) is all stock, crisp and clean with no caffeine and i shoot gssf in the 490's, btw.