Glock 21SF Trigger

[Rhyyke]

So it's been 3 range trips with my new Glock 21SF. I've noticed that after about round 200-ish, my arm gets kind of tired. I don't notice this with my 1911s or my HK45, both of which I routinely put 200-300 rounds through per trip.

My suspicion is that the heavier trigger pull is what's causing this. I'm probably spoiled by my 1911 triggers. I understand that there are a myriad of springs and disconnectors that can tune the Glock trigger. So let's start with the idea that I want to make it as close to a 1911 trigger as possible (clean break, short reset), what parts should I look at?

Also inb4 "Should have stuck with 1911s if you wanted a 1911 trigger), I'm aware that I won't achieve the same effect, but part of the reason I got a Glock was to explore it's wide variety of aftermarket parts. I'm using the 1911 as a reference point, not trying to replicate the experience.

Thanks as always guys!

[shafferds]

Glock oem - disconnector.

[mulyhuntr]

200 rds of .45 is a lot or rounds to put down range in one visit. I notice bad habits kicking in around the 100 round mark with .45.

Try a "-" connector and $.25 trigger job. Both of those thing got my g21 trigger pull to just under 5lbs

[Rhyyke]

Huh, apparently amazon sells the minus connector. So right now I have three contenders, all of which are billed as dropping the weight to around 4.5 lbs:

- Glock oem -
- Double Diamond
- Zev V4

Which one of these will make the break "crisper" or is that a fool's errand with the Glock trigger?

[DRAB_81]

[cabikefreak]

I regularly shoot a Glock 41 and several 1911s. The Glock has a standard trigger. I believe in my case what is more tiring for me is trying to control recoil and flip with the Glock due to it being lighter than the 1911s.

[Steve_In_29]

Perhaps it has more to do with the fatter grip of the G21 as compared to a 1911. Which makes your hand work a little harder to maintain control of the pistol.

[Tri750]

My Gen 3 21SF was right out of an old horror movie. Creaking like a casket lid, notchy, like a dirt road it's said.
Time, clean and lube didn't change it.

I finally bought a "drop in trigger job" from Glockmeister that used factory parts they selected and hand fit. Included an over travel adjustment as well.

I've had numerous compliments on the trigger from guys that can really shoot.
Sadly, they don't offer it anymore.

Pretty sure Glockstore or the other major Glock specialists do sell one.
It was a complete trigger assembly and about a hundred bucks. Worth every penny. I think I specified 3.5 lb.

[Sam]

Take a look at the skimmer kit from Glocktriggers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUoazuwUUsU

[Libertarian71]

Try a "-" connector and $.25 trigger job. Both of those thing got my g21 trigger pull to just under 5lbs

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This is the best option, in my opinion. ZEV and some other aftermarket triggers, e.g., Pyramid, are ridiculously expensive. (I have a ZEV and took it out; I also have a Pyramid trigger, too. They are nice, but not worth the $$ to me. If you are a competitive shooter, they may be worth it).

Reliability also suffers because you may experience light primer strikes with them, especially if you use a lighter firing pin spring. Best bet: keep it stock, and swap in a Glock OEM 3.5 lbs connector, and you should be good to go.

By the way, I have a nice 1911, and love it. My Glock 21SF shoots just as well.

[Lead Waster]

I regularly shoot a Glock 41 and several 1911s. The Glock has a standard trigger. I believe in my case what is more tiring for me is trying to control recoil and flip with the Glock due to it being lighter than the 1911s.

I second that. 1911 with a steel frame helps with the muzzle flip. G21 forces you to control it better or you are muscling the gun to stop it from flipping so much instead of sort of rolling with it and letting it come back by itself .

[Motosurgeon]

I ran a 3.5# disconect (yes these are somehow different within the same model and manufacturer!) and it was soooo smooth I used it for my g20 slide as well. Sometimes I would even put it in my g27. Don't know what it was but that disconect was tha sheet. Had 3 others that were purchased at the same time as this one and all meh except one.

Other than that maybe try shooting faster. Glocks are essentially perfectly balanced and you only notice this during rapid fire.

[Rhyyke]

Seems like the general consensus points to the minus connector. Ordered!

[teflondog]

Making a Glock trigger lighter with a minus connector comes at the expense of increasing the amount of creep. The stock connector is heavy but the break is relatively crisp. I tried the minus connector and while it lightened the trigger to 5 pounds, the break was very spongy. I finally settled on the middle ground and put the dot connector in my Glocks. It dropped the stock trigger pull from 7.5 pounds down to 6 pounds while the amount of creep only increased a little.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

Good choice, OP. That's all I've done with my G21SF's FCG. I haven't measured the trigger weight, but it made a significant difference and did not increase trigger "creep" by any noticeable amount.