Glock Trigger Pull and SD

[Tbird-]

So I have been reading that people don't think a 3.5 connector is a good idea on a self defense gun I'm curious as to whether this advice only applies to those intending to carrying with one in the chamber. I only have 10mm glocks for camping, figure I won't be racking the slide unless I have identified a threat. Lightening the trigger pull with a ghost rocket has erased the wall you would hit after taking up the slack. I really like the change, so much more accurate now. If you are carrying a weapon for self defense wouldn't it be safer to be able to shoot as accurately as possible with it? I would think keeping your finger off the trigger except right when you would want to fire and not keeping one in the chamber would be safer than carrying stock loaded? Thoughts?

[9mmlove]

I see your logic, and yes the more accurate the better. If you don't carry one in the tube I think your ok.

[CALI SHOT DOC]

I'd rather be alive because I was comfortable and reliable/accurate with my self defense gun than dead because I was worried about "possibly" getting in trouble with a simple modification..

i have a 3.5 connector in my g17 that i use for home defense and my theory is the same, i'll chamber a round when i've identified a threat (whether it be a visual id or an id by noise made during the night). My finger doesn't touch the face of the trigger unless i'm ready to pull it.

I really doubt a cop, lawyer or judge is going to say that my self defense isn't justified because i have a 3.5 connector in it. If the focus of the case is why i have a 3.5 connector and not on the suspect breaking in (theoretically risking my life or my family's life) then there's something wrong. If ever in a situation where you'd have to pull the trigger, the amount of adrenaline flowing through you is going to make a 6lb trigger feel like a hair trigger

[Raider888]

A ghost 3.5 connector caused my gen 3 G23 to double fire, had to install the factory one back in. It shoot fine without 3.5 connector.

[scglock]

A ghost 3.5 connector caused my gen 3 G23 to double fire, had to install the factory one back in. It shoot fine without 3.5 connector.

I'd like to know how that is possible? Are you sure you didn't accidentally bumpfire it?

[stix213]

I always put the lighter connectors in my Glocks. I'll believe that putting one in can alone cause legal problems when someone can finally points to a real example (which no one in any of these threads ever has been able to).

[stix213]

I always put the lighter connectors in my Glocks. I'll believe that putting one in can alone cause legal problems when someone can finally points to a real example (which no one in any of these threads ever has been able to).

[Oceanbob]

I run 5 Glocks in 10MM. My longslide had a problem with the 3.5 pound connector; the heavy loads I was shooting really moved that long, heavy slide back enough to make my trigger finger light off another round. This only happened once in a while but enough to take notice. I switched to a 4.5 pound connector for that weapon.

[Raider888]

I'd like to know how that is possible? Are you sure you didn't accidentally bumpfire it?

No bumpfire, it was the Ghost 3.5 connector. I have read others having the same issue on Calguns.

[scglock]

No bumpfire, it was the Ghost 3.5 connector. I have read others having the same issue on Calguns.

Interesting! I need to look into that, it's kind of scary! I have the ghost ultimate and rocket and haven't had that issue yet and definitely wouldn't want that to happen at the worst time. Any other mods to your gun at the time? Polish job?

[Glock31B]

Last time I was at the range I saw a Glock doing it. I asked the girl if she changed anything on it, she had no idea. Then I talked to the husband and he did put one in. Not good when that happens.....

[Tbird-]

Jesse its for camping, not self defense in a war zone. Its a bit less chill being prepared to shoot while relaxing outdoors. Having a round in the chamber won't help prevent snake bites, you have to pay attention regardless, 1-2 seconds to rack the slide doesn't seem like a big deal to prevent accidentally discharging it while freaking out in a crisis trying to get the weapon on target. 99.9% of the time carrying is just going to make me feel better and add a few pounds of gear.
Do you think not enough of the overtravel stop was filed down on the Ghost rocket causing the unintentional discharge?

[gat]

It might sound crass but my personal take is that if you can't shoot a stock glock well (at self defense distances, I'm not talking about 50 yard bullseye) then you need more practice with it. The Glock trigger is not a hard one to learn, especially compared to DA/SA. The money spent on the replacement connector should go towards training or ammo.

[9mmlove]

What self defense instructor/company advises to have a gun without a loaded chamber? You guys are making up your own rules. I sure hope you remember to chamber that round, and you have time to do so. If you want to keep yourself at a disadvantage, and don't trust yourself with a loaded weapon, keep it in the safe.

Ya ya gramps, I hope you remember to take you safety of befor you shoot your 1911 lol.

I can rack a g19 with my teeth so I ain't trippin.

[CALI SHOT DOC]

What self defense instructor/company advises to have a gun without a loaded chamber? You guys are making up your own rules. Theres rules to self defense?? I sure hope you remember to chamber that round, and you have time to do so. Knowing that I store my weapon with no round in the chamber, I'm not going to forget. If you want to keep yourself at a disadvantage, and don't trust yourself with a loaded weapon, keep it in the safe. I trust myself fully. Just how I prefer to do things

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