Glock trigger clarification

[Fractured]

Its time for me to improve the trigger for my glock 17.

I was looking at the ghost 3.5, but was curious about the spring. It says to use the 6.0 spring if you are going to use it for HD (which I am). It also says to use an armorers plate. Anyone have any experience with this trigger? Any recomendations?

[SA227driver]

Honestly, I would go with either the Glock factory 4.5# connector and stock spring, or an NY1 trigger spring and standard connector. Just my .02.

[IPSICK]

If you're feeling spendy look at the glocktriggers.com duty/carry triggers. They are very smooth and reliable. Ignore the hype and anti-hype on these triggers, they perform extremely well even though I'm not the biggest fan of the marketing (mostly the Haley stuff, even though I use a trigger very similar to the Haley setup).

[Oceanbob]

You can read about it here:

http://whskee.blogspot.com/2012/03/ghost-rocket-35lb-trigger-glock-install.html

[SilverTauron]

Its time for me to improve the trigger for my glock 17.

I was looking at the ghost 3.5, but was curious about the spring. It says to use the 6.0 spring if you are going to use it for HD (which I am). It also says to use an armorers plate. Anyone have any experience with this trigger? Any recomendations?

Ive modified the trigger on a Ruger SR9 with a Ghost 3.5lb trigger connector, which while not identical is very similar to how the Glock trigger works.

Since you have stated you wish to employ your Glock for home defense, current custom states that it is unwise to modify a firearm to have a lighter trigger pull than factory in the self defense regime. It grants opposing counsel in a criminal trial or civil suit a way to attack your credibility should the terrible day come to draw down in anger.

"The defendant Fractured, who isn't a certified armorer or member of law enforcement, decided on his own whim to recklessly modify a gun with a part which GLOCK THEMSELVES has stated is unsafe to use in a self-defense firearm."


There's some doubt by internet commandos who state this sort of problem is an artificial shibboleth.For factual worth ,note no police department in America authorizes the 3.5Lb connector alone for duty usage regardless of brand.

The NY1 trigger spring was developed for use by the NYPD who requested a heavier trigger pull for their Glock 19 pistols. Combined with a 3.5lb connector , one gains a smoother pull at the factory pull weight without the legal risk sticking in a 3.5lb connector entails. Opposing counsel cannot very well state that the NYPD is using an unsafe trigger on their duty pistols.

If the gun is intended for competition or range use only, then the user is free to select whatever trigger makes them happy. Note that a Glock isn't built to compete with a Nighthawk Customs 1911 in trigger feel;if your goal is that kind of crisp & solid break its best to find a different platform than to try to mix and match parts at random to turn a service pistol into a target machine.

[Shenaniguns]

I would stick to the OEM Glock 4.5 minus trigger or 5.0 dot/ATF connector.

[tal3nt]

Shoot it factory and the trigger will improve you

[xSARSx]

if you are just using it for hd keep it stock or go with the 4.5

[Fractured]

I have about 3k rounds through the glock.

My goal isnt necessarily to get a lighter trigger, but a more smooth pull, crisper break and improved reset. Should I just try the .25 trigger job?

[giantsfan]

.25 trigger job will smoothen it out without changing out any of the components of the weapon. It's just polishing...good maintenance.

There are many vids on this on YouTube. I'm going to do this on my G19 and G26. They are my carry weapons.

[tradecraft]

I have about 3k rounds through the glock.

My goal isnt necessarily to get a lighter trigger, but a more smooth pull, crisper break and improved reset. Should I just try the .25 trigger job?

Where in the bay area are you? If you are close to me, you're welcome to try out my ghost rocket G19 vs stock G19.

[HighLander51]

I have about 3k rounds through the glock.

My goal isnt necessarily to get a lighter trigger, but a more smooth pull, crisper break and improved reset. Should I just try the .25 trigger job?

3K is a good start, but you need to run about 50,000 rounds thru it and then the Glock trigger will normal. Don't shoot a 1911 in the meantime, it will scare you....

[dunwitjayz]

Go with the fulcrums trigger upgrade !!! It completely changed the feel of my g17 !!! I freakin love it now !!!

[Fractured]

3K is a good start, but you need to run about 50,000 rounds thru it and then the Glock trigger will normal. Don't shoot a 1911 in the meantime, it will scare you....

I will ask for 47k rounds then!!

hahahaha I will probably never get that many through there. I will look into the .25c job on you tube to see if I want to handle it. I assembled my own AR, how difficult can it be?

[AR MIKE]

Vanek