Improving the Glock trigger

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I was at the the gun shop the other day handling a SIG P226 with the DAK trigger, man is that ever nice. Is that the best double action trigger going or what?

Then I was at the range yesterday,firing a few different guns (none of which was SIG DAK unfortunately ) and in firing my Glock 17, I was thinking... what an INCREDIBLY PRIMITIVE trigger this is! :(

While I know that you are never going to be able to make a silk purse (or a DAK) out of Glock trigger, does anyone have any experience with any of the various glock trigger jobs that you see if you Google "glock trigger job"?

I know there is the 3.5 lb. connector... some people are even talking about getting their trigger down to 2 lbs. (or less :eek: , talk about voiding your warranty... and any liablity the company might have in relation to anything that happens with your gun).

The DAK trigger is 6 pounds. I'm not sure that just reducing the weight of the trigger down to nothing is really a great "trigger job".

Is there a safe and reliable way to improve your Glock trigger, or do we just have to accept the gun for what it is - trigger and all - and buy a different gun (from SIG :rolleyes: ) if we want to experience a siky smooth double action trigger?

Here are some links:

"The $0.25 Glock Trigger Job"
http://www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/

"How to Make a Glock Not Suck"
http://anarchangel.########.com/2005/03/how-to-make-glock-not-suck.html

"Glock Trigger Job"
http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/g/Articles/glocktriggerjob.html
 
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Yes there is, it's called a 1911

All joking aside, the more rounds through a Glock, the better the trigger feels. the question is do you want to wait 10,000+ rounds to have a nice trigger.
 
using factory parts I've seen some very nice trigger jobs on Glock, no voiding of any warranty, and really how is doing a trigger job going to wreck your gun? you might wreck the parts you do the polishing on (like I did), but that's it. it won't affect the frame or the barrel or anything else.
 
Nothing wrong with a Glock trigger. I quite like them.

Gushulak, I'll be dammed, it is called a connector. You learned me something today. Shows a grade eight education isn't the "be all end all" after all.
 
I have a 3rd Generation Glock 20 10mm and several other handguns that I use for bush carry with my ATC permit. I have done all kinds of changes to the guns but have left the triggers stock due to wanting a heavy trigger when in a defense situation.

I find that when I am shooting handguns fast during practice drills that I sometimes squeeze off a shot prematurely when the trigger is to light. I start squeezing the trigger as I am bringing the handgun on target mind you I also shoot rifles and shotguns the same way.

I also have absolutely no problems with the stock trigger on my G20 I've changed just about everything else on this handgun but didn't touch the trigger for the reasons I gave above.

I also just ordered an new Glock 23 40 S&W with an extended barrel to use with my Utah CCW when I am traveling in the States.

I will not do any alterations to this gun including tuning up the trigger...

It is going to remain factory stock for legality reasons as well as I don't have a problem with stock Glock triggers...

Glocks are awesome guns... Mind you most guns are awesome... :rockOn:
 
I've never understood the logic of a heavy trigger for defence purposes. Keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to pull it and you won't have a problem.

If you don't have time to get your finger on the trigger you drew way to late anyways.

... due to wanting a heavy trigger when in a defense situation.

I find that when I am shooting handguns fast during practice drills that I sometimes squeeze off a shot prematurely when the trigger is to light.
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How did I miss that and how totally unsafe of me...

I should have thought about not putting my finger on the trigger until I'm totally locked on/aiming at the target...

Oh yeah wait a second, I actually live and work in the real world where I do draw and fire handguns at real live animals for the protection of my life and the lives of others not just imagined charging paper targets.

I may even have to shoot on the move, not locked in place with a 2 handed Weaver stance where I would have the luxury of taking all the time in the world to fire a shot...

If the trigger pull is lighter I find that I may fire the gun when it is about 6" to 12" from center of mass instead of dead center because I am starting to squeeze off my shot as I come on target...

If the trigger is only 3lbs the trigger may break prematurely for me...
 
evryone has a preference. i leave them stock and shoot the #### outta them. as long as you train regularily, you will get used to the trigger pull, and that should carry over to the real world, whether your trigger is a few pounds lighter or heavier.
 
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