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I have a Glock 17 and I want to make the trigger easier to pull. Do I have to replace parts or buy a new trigger? Can I just turn a screw like a revolver?\
Kat
Kat
Different trigger for my Glock 17
- Thread starter Kat Shooter
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Do the .25cent trigger job first. It really makes a big difference. Then go for the #3.5 connector. Brownells has a "competition spring kit". It works very nice but the "firing pin spring" was a tiny bit light in mine and I got light primer strikes, so I put the original spring back in. Now it's perfect... or perfection. 
IPSC, PPC...er I have a 2.5# on my G34, with a short trigger travel and VERY short reset...hehe click click click....not to mention i havd 6 ports on my barrel
So you're saying you haven't mastered the fundamentals of pistol shooting so you've opted for a dangerously light trigger pull and a compensated barrel because of recoil???
TDC
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I have a artheritic left hand
and squeezing the trigger a bunch sometimes gets hard..so it was suggested I "lighten" the trigger so to say.
Kathy
and squeezing the trigger a bunch sometimes gets hard..so it was suggested I "lighten" the trigger so to say.
Kathy
All makes sense now. A modification with a purpose, thanks for clearing that up Kathy.
TDC
It Obvious you have never competed before or have any clue on how to be competative in IPSC
Funny, after only 28 years of shooting, i guess i am still learning then lol
And what makes YOU believe that a 2.5# trigger is "dangerous" when i would say i am on the HEAVY side for most OPEN class guns i compete against...hmmm
Ahh, I guess for you, IGNORANCE truely is bliss....
It Obvious you have never competed before or have any clue on how to be competative in IPSC
Funny, after only 28 years of shooting, i guess i am still learning then lol
And what makes YOU believe that a 2.5# trigger is "dangerous" when i would say i am on the HEAVY side for most OPEN class guns i compete against...hmmm
Ahh, I guess for you, IGNORANCE truely is bliss....
If you've read any of my other posts on this site you'd know that I do compete. I frequent the three gun matches where the skill of three separate systems is challenged.
A 2.5# trigger or even the 3.5# have very little resistance after the slack has been taken up. The break point is not crisp and easy to squeeze right through which for creates a high possibility for an ND. Often those who feel the lighter trigger pull is required are those who either haven't mastered the fundamentals of pistol shooting or don't want to invest the time and effort to do such. The easy fix to the software problem is the hardware "solution".
As far as 2.5# being heavy for the open division. I could care less. IPSC has little to do with practical shooting and near nothing to do with defensive use of a firearm. The gear championed in the open class is pure crap and much of it is a crutch for poor marksmanship. If you like playing the "game" have at it, its an excuse to shoot. I don't care for "games" that involve too many rules(many of which are plain retarded) and don't promote practical equipment for practical roles. Soccer cleats, ghost holsters, comp'd and weighted pistols and reddots aren't exactly everyday wear/carry gear.
If you think you've learned all there is to learn after 28 years than you are neither a master nor a student of any discipline. Everyday is a learning day...
TDC
Do the .25cent trigger job first. It really makes a big difference. Then go for the #3.5 connector. Brownells has a "competition spring kit". It works very nice but the "firing pin spring" was a tiny bit light in mine and I got light primer strikes, so I put the original spring back in. Now it's perfect... or perfection.
Excuse my ignorance, what is the ".25 cent trigger job"
All these discussions on lightening triggers makes me wonder how friggin' wimpy and weak some of todays shooters are... Oooooo... you can't pull eight pounds with your index finger...?
Maybe a gym membership would be a better option than screwing around with a perfectly good gun.
Maybe a gym membership would be a better option than screwing around with a perfectly good gun.
On the first one, try the "25 cent trigger job" if you feel up to a bit of polishing. If that isn't enough for you, get one of these from a board sponsor: https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopexd.asp?id=202&bc=no
On the second, no.
As for the naysayers, including the grumpy neighbour of the beast, Glocks have horrible triggers out of the box - modify away.
Then get a set of handgrips - they'll strengthen your hand, making recoil management and trigger pull easier.
I tried the 3.5 connector and did not like it because I couldn't feel the break point consistantly. I went back to the #5 connector and after about 1000 rounds everything smoothed out nicely and had a definate break point on the trigger pull.
Kelly at DVC tweeked my G22 trigger so it was legit still for production. IIRC it has a 3.5 disconector. It's a Glock trigger so it's weird anyway. Takes getting used to and it sure ain't a tuned 1911 AC break!
My Glock shoots like a dream ...100%
My Glock shoots like a dream ...100%
