Glock 42 heavy trigger issue

[Terminator2]

My buddy bought a G42 via a PPT a few months back. It was in new condition. The trigger was rather heavy so he had me check it with my digital gage and it came in at 9.8 lbs. I read that the trigger should be 5.5 lbs. Can he buy a lighter drop in trigger for his 42? Is the "Ghost Edge" connector worth a shot?

[mafbloggerdanny]

https://www.glockstore.com/Double-Diamond-3-5-Pound-Connector-for-G42-43

[Terminator2]

Thanks for the info. In my first post I forgot to ask about the Ghost Edge product. Is the one you referred me to at the Glock store one that you have tried?

[FlyingShooter]

Double diamond connector above would be cheaper, but Hyve Technologies makes a really great trigger for the G42 also. Should be under warranty, he could also send back to Glock and have them check it....

[Terminator2]

Thanks, I'll check that out because he's not too keen on the idea of shipping his gun off.

[billped]

I would first examine the gun to ensure the proper original trigger is there. This could be a case of bad amateur gunsmithing.

[mafbloggerdanny]

in full disclosure I have not used the product I linked, just wanted to show you an example that on glocks it's easy enough to change that connector bar and leave the trigger otherwise unchanged. that's true with all models not just the little g42.

i do have a G42 and never had a problem with the trigger. I never measured it but it sure doesn't feel like 9 lbs to me. it's not what I would call a great trigger, but it's always been good enough IMHO

never felt the need to mess with trigger on any pistols I have shot

[Paloma_lone]

I put the Ghost Edge in mine and it was a dramatic improvement in pull weight over the (early model) factory 8# connector. He could also try the Glock oem 5.5# connector if he wants to use factory part..

https://www.glockparts.com/custom/glsp33564.htm

https://www.glockparts.com/custom/GHO-42.htm

[RoundEye]

The G43 came with a lighter connector, and it is swapable to the G42.

[Terminator2]

More good advice. Thanks! Is the 43 oem connector 5.5# like the newer 42 oem connector?

[Paloma_lone]

[Terminator2]

Thank you to all who responded for your suggesions and advice. Much appreciated!

[DolphinFan]

This was very informative.

https://www.glocktalk.com/threads/how-to-reduce-the-trigger-pull-on-the-g42-43.1648175/

[Yodaman]

[stormvet]

That’s pretty high, but Glock test their triggers at the bottom of the trigger. So if you are testing in the middle you will have a higher reading then what Glock advertises.

My 43 came in at 6.5 stock, went down to 4.8 with just a DD connector.

When I was ordering some parts from APEX for some M&P’s I decided to buy and test one of their Glock connectors. Compared to others it was a bargain at $15, I put it in a gen 4 19 and got a trigger weight of 4.3 and really like the feel of it. Should say I’m a fan of the minus connector and like that feel, some don’t.

I test at the bottom for consistency and realize that the weight is actually a little higher then my readings, but we really don’t want a striker fire carry gun with a sub 4.5 to 5 lb trigger anyway.