Zev Race vs Pro Connector : Trigger Pull Weight Inside

[ducatiti]

Edit: Pistol is a Glock 17 gen 3, Gauge is a Lyman gen 2

I managed to compare the new Zev Pro Connector against the Zev Race Connector V4. I believe that the Race connector is no longer offered by Zev but still available in the marketplace.

The way I measured the trigger pull was average three readings if they are all consistent. If one was off a bit, I repeated the cycle and average three good readings until I get one.

Before sharing the trigger pull weights, I am currently using all zev internals in the slide for all the comparisons. Measure varies only from the connector and firing pin spring weight. I compared the stock striker vs to the Zev skeletonized striker, the difference is negligible.

Here goes:

Zev Trigger with Zev Race Connector V4
Skeletonized Striker
3lb spring -----3 lbs 8 ounces

Zev Trigger with Zev Race Connector V4
Skeletonized Striker
2lb spring ------ 2 lbs 13.1 ounces

Zev Trigger with Zev Race Connector V4
Skeletonized Striker
OEM spring ------ 4 Lbs 4.4 ounces

vs

Zev Trigger with Zev Pro Connector.
Skeletonized Striker
3lb spring ------4 lbs 1.1 ounces

Zev Trigger with Zev Pro Connector.
Skeletonized Striker
2lb spring ------ 3 lbs 4.2 ounces

Although subjective, I like the Race Connector the best compared to the Glock minus, Overwatch, Zev Pro connectors. Paired with the three pound striker spring, it's the smoothest of all the setups I've tried with different springs and connectors. Although the wall is not as prevalent compared to the others, I still like the overall feel to the trigger break. Soooooo smooth! No jerking on the sights or whatsoever upon breaking even when handling one handed.

Caution when you are using the 2lb spring and race connector, the trigger engages prior to reset at times! Yes scary full auto mode as some say! I will stay away from this configuration. It may not apply to all Glock models but I believe this is why they discontinued the Race Connector. Race connector with the OEM striker spring is not bad at all. Surprisingly, this is my second favorite setup given the data provided above.


For comparison purposes, I measured the OC Match trigger as well. If you like to really feel the wall prior to breaking, OC will a great trigger for you. Much better than stock.. If I do get a second glock, I will definitely go with the OC trigger.

OC Match Trigger and OEM minus connector
Skeletonized Striker
OEM Spring ------4 lbs 8.8 ounces

OC Match Trigger and OEM minus connector
Skeletonized Striker
3lb spring ------3 lbs 9.8 ounces



Just some random readings for your reference:

Stock Sig P226 Scorpion
---- DA 9 lbs 11.2 ounces; SA 3 lbs 3.7 ounces

92 FS D Spring , Skeletonized hammer, & Beretta steel guide rod/spring set
---- DA 7 lbs .8 ounces; SA 3 lbs 6.2 ounces

Springfield 1911 Loaded Stainless
---- 3 lbs 11 ounces

[ducatiti]

Just an update, got a hang of the Lyman gauge and getting more consistent reading pretty much every pull. I may need to update the readings in the original post but I was getting 2 lbs 6.7 ounces now with the Zev Pro Connector and the 2 lb striker spring. I'm starting to like this setup with more distinguishable wall and break compared to the Race Connector..

[ducatiti]

Another update in regards to the race connector. While dry firing over the weekend, g17 gen 3 double fired prior to reset now even with the 3lb striker spring. Although it only happened twice and cannot replicate it after a hundred or so tries, the race connector will go in the bottom of the pile. I will go with the pro connector moving forward. Hope this helps for those who are planning to use the race connector.

[Paperchasin]

Very informative thank you

[ducatiti]

Very informative thank you

You're welcome. You have one on hand or plan to purchase a Zev trigger kit?

[deckhandmike]

An actually helpful thread, nice.

[Paperchasin]

You're welcome. You have one on hand or plan to purchase a Zev trigger kit?

I have the Zev kit and it comes with the race connector and firing pin springs. I do no plan on running a skeletonized firing pin, so I won't mess with that spring. But I am tempted to swap out connectors for a lighter pull. This is on a range toy Glock 34 with complete Zev top end.

[Matt P]

You’re using the gauge in a fashion that will give false readings.
Your trigger finger does not move the trigger that direction.
You need to mimic the actual movement of your finger to get the most accurate reading.
Pulling the trigger straight back in line with frame and setting the gauge end in a similar area as your finger.

[ducatiti]

Ok thanks. I have just realized this too. I'm pulling from way too low.