Getting the odd light strike after spring job on Glock17

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I went to the range today and put just over 400 rounds through my G17.

Prior, I did a 3.5lb connector and wolf spring kit.

The job worked great at band-aiding my ####ty Glock trigger control, but now I am getting the odd light primer strike. I probably had 10-15 light strikes out of everything I shot.

It happened with both MFS and Sellier and Bellot.

Is this common? Will going back to the heavier firing pin spring remedy this issue, or do I have to strip every spring back out?
 
Strong Russian primer laughs at your weak capitalist firing pin spring!

switch back to the factory firing pin spring ;)
 
A typical problem. Lots of folks think they can change the connector and trigger spring to a lighter weight resulting in a lighter pull. Great theory but bad results. The problem is the now self created unreliability of the gun due to a lack of spring strength. Sure the trigger is lighter but what good is it when the gun does not function reliably.
If you need the use the 3.5# connector then you should be using an extra power spring with it. Failing that, its a good way to practive your IA stoppage drills.
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Make sure the firing pin channel is free of debris and reinstall the factory firing pin spring. The 3.5 lb connecter by itself shouldn't cause light strikes.
 
Like others have said, swap the firing pin spring back to stock.
Keep the 3.5 disconnector. That should be fine.

If that doesn't work, then go back another step until she eats.
I went too far on a G34. You're not alone :D
 
Dont mess with perfection, gun is find out of the box, no need to tweek it. Just practice with it tell you get the trigger control down.
 
To me this post really highlights a common problem: people who want a hardware fix for a software problem.

I see this a lot:

"My glock shoots low and left, so I drifted the rear sight but it still hits low. What sight should I buy?"

Answer: a pair of quality night sights, installed properly and not drifted off to compensate for your ####ty shooting.


"I hate my Glock trigger, it's impossible to get good hits with this POS. What do I do?"

Answer: Learn to shoot.


"My reloads are too slow. Does anyone make an extended mag well for glocks?"

Answer: Yes, and you don't need one. Learn to do reloads.


"My glock doesn't group well...is the Wolf barrel more accurate than the factory barrel?"

Answer: Yes it is...not that you will ever know, because you can't shoot for ####.


Here are the problems that Glocks have that should be solved with hardware:

1) they don't project light.

Solution: get a good light.

2) they don't have good factory sights.

Solution: get good sights.

3) they don't project a laser beam.

Solution: Get a Crimson Trace laser.

4) the trigger guard sticks out right on your middle finger knuckle.

Solution: Grind the trigger guard down.

5) they aren't grippy enough.

Solution: make them grippier with a soldering iron or grip tape.

6) they let dirt into the trigger mechanism because they have a hole in the grip.

Solution: plug the hole.

7) they keep skinning your thumb when the slide recoils.

Solution: quit your job as a hand model.



Glocks aren't perfect, but they work well, and the less you #### with the internals, the better they work.
 
misanthropist said:
To me this post really highlights a common problem: people who want a hardware fix for a software problem.

I see this a lot:

"My glock shoots low and left, so I drifted the rear sight but it still hits low. What sight should I buy?"

Answer: a pair of quality night sights, installed properly and not drifted off to compensate for your s**tty shooting.


"I hate my Glock trigger, it's impossible to get good hits with this POS. What do I do?"

Answer: Learn to shoot.


"My reloads are too slow. Does anyone make an extended mag well for glocks?"

Answer: Yes, and you don't need one. Learn to do reloads.


"My glock doesn't group well...is the Wolf barrel more accurate than the factory barrel?"

Answer: Yes it is...not that you will ever know, because you can't shoot for s**t.


Here are the problems that Glocks have that should be solved with hardware:

1) they don't project light.

Solution: get a good light.

2) they don't have good factory sights.

Solution: get good sights.

3) they don't project a laser beam.

Solution: Get a Crimson Trace laser.

4) the trigger guard sticks out right on your middle finger knuckle.

Solution: Grind the trigger guard down.

5) they aren't grippy enough.

Solution: make them grippier with a soldering iron or grip tape.

6) they let dirt into the trigger mechanism because they have a hole in the grip.

Solution: plug the hole.

7) they keep skinning your thumb when the slide recoils.

Solution: quit your job as a hand model.



Glocks aren't perfect, but they work well, and the less you f**k with the internals, the better they work.
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Yeah yeah...I admitted as much in the OP lol. Glocks are the only pistol I have trouble with. I shoot my Norc NP29 better than my Glocks. That wasn't acceptable to me so I tried the quick fix.

One thing about this Glock that I find odd is the sights are dead on. I'm used to a well defined 6 o'clock hold with my smaller caliber stuff and a good 12 0'clock hold with my .45s...but man...this thing lol. At 25 yards anyway.


TACTICAL111 - I did the whole wolf spring kit. I may switch the other springs back in as well and just leave the 3.5 connector. I like my stuff to match up and the trigger still felt much better with just the connector.
 
FastFord58 said:
Yeah yeah...I admitted as much in the OP lol. Glocks are the only pistol I have trouble with. I shoot my Norc NP29 better than my Glocks. That wasn't acceptable to me so I tried the quick fix.

One thing about this Glock that I find odd is the sights are dead on. I'm used to a well defined 6 o'clock hold with my smaller caliber stuff and a good 12 0'clock hold with my .45s...but man...this thing lol. At 25 yards anyway.


TACTICAL111 - I did the whole wolf spring kit. I may switch the other springs back in as well and just leave the 3.5 connector. I like my stuff to match up and the trigger still felt much better with just the connector.
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Yeah, I wasn't really aiming that at you...you said straight off that you were compensating for a lack of trigger control which already puts you way ahead of the curve. You actually KNOW you're pursuing a hardware fix to a software problem (we all do this sometimes and to varying degrees). It just came up in this thread and once I got typing I couldn't stop.

What is sad is the number of people who don't even realize they are confusing the software/hardware thing.

But anyway, the best thing is to just dry fire the #### out of your Glock.

I have warned people before that 9mm 1911s are dangerous...you can have a grip like Michael J. Fox and still shoot accurately because you have a wicked trigger in a gun with no recoil. They mask all kinds of issues because they are so easy to shoot well.

Glocks tend to make your issues come to the fore. But once you nail the Glock trigger, you will run 1911s better.

On the other hand, if you stay with Glocks and 1911s, you will have a very specific problem: you will have a hard time with any gun that does not have a short, crisp, tactile reset. I know: I have spent 99% of my time on Glocks and 1911s and gave away a nice 226 because I could not stop short-stroking the trigger.
 
misanthropist said:
To me this post really highlights a common problem: people who want a hardware fix for a software problem.

I see this a lot:

"My glock shoots low and left, so I drifted the rear sight but it still hits low. What sight should I buy?"

Answer: a pair of quality night sights, installed properly and not drifted off to compensate for your s**tty shooting.


"I hate my Glock trigger, it's impossible to get good hits with this POS. What do I do?"

Answer: Learn to shoot.


"My reloads are too slow. Does anyone make an extended mag well for glocks?"

Answer: Yes, and you don't need one. Learn to do reloads.


"My glock doesn't group well...is the Wolf barrel more accurate than the factory barrel?"

Answer: Yes it is...not that you will ever know, because you can't shoot for s**t.


Here are the problems that Glocks have that should be solved with hardware:

1) they don't project light.

Solution: get a good light.

2) they don't have good factory sights.

Solution: get good sights.

3) they don't project a laser beam.

Solution: Get a Crimson Trace laser.

4) the trigger guard sticks out right on your middle finger knuckle.

Solution: Grind the trigger guard down.

5) they aren't grippy enough.

Solution: make them grippier with a soldering iron or grip tape.

6) they let dirt into the trigger mechanism because they have a hole in the grip.

Solution: plug the hole.

7) they keep skinning your thumb when the slide recoils.

Solution: quit your job as a hand model.



Glocks aren't perfect, but they work well, and the less you f**k with the internals, the better they work.
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:agree::agree:
For a second I thought this might be one of my posts. Well said Misanthropist, very well said.

TDC
 
misanthropist said:
To me this post really highlights a common problem: people who want a hardware fix for a software problem.

I see this a lot: (questions)

Answer: a pair of quality night sights, installed properly and not drifted off to compensate for your s**tty shooting.

Answer: Learn to shoot.

Answer: Yes, and you don't need one. Learn to do reloads.

Answer: Yes it is...not that you will ever know, because you can't shoot for s**t.


Here are the problems that Glocks have that should be solved with hardware:

Solution: get a good light.

Solution: get good sights.

Solution: Get a Crimson Trace laser.

Solution: Grind the trigger guard down.

Solution: make them grippier with a soldering iron or grip tape.

Solution: plug the hole.

Solution: quit your job as a hand model.

Glocks aren't perfect, but they work well, and the less you f**k with the internals, the better they work.
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Only quoted the important stuff. The questions don't really matter, the answers and solutions do.

For a guy that doesn't run a gun and shoot people in the face for a living, you have remarkable common sense when it comes to pistols. The mouth breathers and basement dwellers on cgn would do very well to read your posts....

My problem is a lack of patience when it comes to this stuff. You get it, and a few others here get it. But when I see others that don't get it, all I can think of is someone that keeps putting their hand on a hot stove and wondering why it hurts...
 
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