Smooth Glock trigger take up

Detective_Special

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I recently purchased a minty used Glock 17 3rd gen. The trigger take up, from the beginning of pulling the trigger, up to just releasing the striker is not as smooth as I would like it, with a very slight bump midway through the trigger pull. I'm not concerned about the weight or the length of pull, I just want it to be smooth. I installed a #3.5 OEM Glock connector to see if that would help, but besides the obvious decrease in trigger pull weight, the take up did not improve. In fact, I found it too light, and replaced it with the stock #5.5 connector. After researching the net, I also read about cleaning out the components of the striker assembly of any dirt and crud, which I did, still no perceived improvement. In comparison, my stock G19 2nd gen trigger is like butter. If I can get it close to the G19's trigger, I would be quite happy. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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Sounds to me like there might be crud in the trigger parts. First thing I'd try is a complete strip and clean. There must be grit or unburnt powder somewhere between the trigger/bar/housing. The nice thing about a used pistol is the wear marks letting you know where some light polishing will help :)
 
Disassemble the entire thing and give it a good clean. There will always be a "wall" to the stock Glock trigger. I run all my Glocks with an OEM "-" connector and 6 lb. trigger spring. You probably wouldn't like my setup if you find the "-" connector alone too light. Read up on NY trigger setups, you might like them. Go over to the glocktalk forum.
 
4n2t0 said:
Disassemble the entire thing and give it a good clean. There will always be a "wall" to the stock Glock trigger. I run all my Glocks with an OEM "-" connector and 6 lb. trigger spring. You probably wouldn't like my setup if you find the "-" connector alone too light. Read up on NY trigger setups, you might like them. Go over to the glocktalk forum.
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Checked out the video today, very helpful and informative. Thank you. I should clarify that when I said too light, it was because it is my intention to teach my son how to shoot on the G17, and when I tried the trigger with the "-" connector, and everything else factory stock, it was lighter than expected and not suitable for him for obvious safety reasons. For now, I will set it up completely stock with some light polishing and see the results. Learned a lot with the video, and with the different combos on NY trigger set ups. I'll be experimenting on my G19 for now. Thanks again !!
 
Detective_Special said:
Checked out the video today, very helpful and informative. Thank you. I should clarify that when I said too light, it was because it is my intention to teach my son how to shoot on the G17, and when I tried the trigger with the "-" connector, and everything else factory stock, it was lighter than expected and not suitable for him for obvious safety reasons. For now, I will set it up completely stock with some light polishing and see the results. Learned a lot with the video, and with the different combos on NY trigger set ups. I'll be experimenting on my G19 for now. Thanks again !!
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A lighter than average trigger weight shouldn't be a safety hazard. If he can't keep his finger off of the trigger, he's not ready to shoot.
 
NY1 spring and Glock OEM (-)connector maintained the factory 5.5lbs pull weight and eliminated the "mushy" take-up on my G17.
 
WRH said:
A lighter than average trigger weight shouldn't be a safety hazard. If he can't keep his finger off of the trigger, he's not ready to shoot.
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Noted: In terms of gun handling and safety, I have to admit, he is very competent. Finger off trigger was engrained in him from day one. as well as all the other safety and range rules. He is also a good shooter, but tends to sometimes focus on target rather than front sight. I know I'm going off topic here, but are you suggesting that it's OK for him to stay with the - connector which should give around #4.5. I was thinking of keeping the stock #5.5 and then later going to the #4.5 if he so wishes. But after thinking about it, that would mean that he has to go on to 2 learning curves. Would make sense, since he hasn't even shot the gun yet and would easily adapt to the trigger. He has shot Glocks before. Thanks
 
He can learn on both as long as the setup remains constant. Some stock Glocks, like my favourite G34, ship from the factory with a "-" connector installed. The "-" connector alone will not drop the trigger below 5 lbs. Even with my setup ("-" connector + 6 lb. trigger spring) I get pulls around 5 lbs. How old is your son?
 
Detective_Special said:
Noted: In terms of gun handling and safety, I have to admit, he is very competent. Finger off trigger was engrained in him from day one. as well as all the other safety and range rules. He is also a good shooter, but tends to sometimes focus on target rather than front sight. I know I'm going off topic here, but are you suggesting that it's OK for him to stay with the - connector which should give around #4.5. I was thinking of keeping the stock #5.5 and then later going to the #4.5 if he so wishes. But after thinking about it, that would mean that he has to go on to 2 learning curves. Would make sense, since he hasn't even shot the gun yet and would easily adapt to the trigger. He has shot Glocks before. Thanks
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I think he should be fine. Some kids learn on 1911 after all, which can have a much lower trigger weight.

By the way, have you measured the actual pull weight? I have always heard that the advertised 5.5 lb pull is BS. The actual weight is usually higher, at least that's what this link indicates:

http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=5083
 
I usually find that a smooth trigger will feel much lighter than it actually is. I wouldn't be concerned with a heavier trigger, so long as it is smooth.
 
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