Stock Glock trigger pull at 8 LBS???

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I tested the trigger weights on a somewhat crude trigger pull test station last night and this is what I found:
• Beretta 92S @5.5 LBS
• Norinco High Capacity 1911 @5.5-6 LBS
• S&W 686 @3.5LBS
• Norinco TT-33 @5.5-6 LBS
• Glock 26 @8 LBS

The reason I did this is I wanted to see what the Glock was doing, before a few parts were replace and a trigger job was done. I was surprised to see 8 LBS; I was expecting 5.5.

Maybe I have + marked (8LBS) trigger connector installed from the factory for Canadian shipments? I will take a closer look when i get everything appart.

If you have measured Glock trigger pull forces, what did you find?

Thanks.

UPDATE1: With a "Competition Trigger Spring" and a 3.5 LBS LWD Connector I now measure 5.5 LBS.

UPDATE2: With a 4lb. Firing Pin Spring, "Competition Trigger Spring," and a 3.5 LBS LWD Connector I now measure 4.5 LBS.

UPDATE3: For the Beretta the Wolff Competition Triger Conversion dropped 0.5LBS. It's now at 5.0 LBS.

UPDATE4: For the Beretta the Wolff 13 LB Hammer Spring dropped 0.5LBS. It's now at 4.5 LBS.
 
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I find this interesting. I've been shooting my glock, which was a LE turn in, for about a year.

I fired a friend's who just bought his new and thought the trigger pull felt way lighter.

Are you saying because mine was a LE turn in, it has the poundage cranked up? If so, is there a way to reduce?
 
GSoD said:
I find this interesting. I've been shooting my glock, which was a LE turn in, for about a year.

I fired a friend's who just bought his new and thought the trigger pull felt way lighter.

Are you saying because mine was a LE turn in, it has the poundage cranked up? If so, is there a way to reduce?
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I ordered the following parts to alter trigger feel and performance (from www. Glockparts.com):

Item: LWD-322 -- Ultimate Trigger Stop 9mm.
Quantity: 1
Amount: $19.95

Item: LWD-342 -- LWD Connector - 3.5lb.
Quantity: 1
Amount: $14.95

Item: RPFPS -- 4lb. Firing Pin Spring (Not for Duty or Carry)
Quantity: 1
Amount: $5.00

Item: GMTSK1 -- Competition Trigger Spring
Quantity: 1
Amount: $5.00

Item: SP07405 -- NY1 Trigger Spring
Quantity: 1
Amount: $3.00

Item: MIL-25211 -- MilComm 1.5 oz Lubricant
Quantity: 1
Amount: $9.95

...I'm not sure if I am going to use the NY1 Trigger Spring.
 
My first Glock had a heavy trigger pull right from the get go. At least 8lbs. That's with the stock springs etc. I purchased the competition spring kit from brownells + 3.5# connector and once everything was installed the trigger weight went down to 3lbs or so. It felt very nice. Of course this was strictly for IPSC. After shooting it for a bit I found it was starting to get light primer strikes. So I reinstalled the original striker spring and now it's perfect again. Still has a ~3lb trigger though.
 
The reason why Glock says it has a 5.5 lbs. trigger is because they measure from the very bottom of the trigger. If you take the gauge reading from the middle of the trigger (which is what us normal people do obviously) it comes out at around 7-8 lbs. So while they aren't exactly lying, they're not telling the truth really either.
 
i think there is a competition part for the glock trigger,...not sure if it is production (IPSC)legal,..but some people have used it.
 
ONTARIO REGULATION 283/08

made under the

POLICE SERVICES ACT

Made: August 12, 2008
Filed: August 13, 2008
Published on e-Laws: August 14, 2008
Printed in The Ontario Gazette: August 30, 2008


Amending Reg. 926 of R.R.O. 1990

(Equipment and Use of Force)




(4) Every member of a police force who is issued a handgun described in subsection (1) shall be issued a minimum of three full magazines, one of which must be loaded in the handgun while the member is on duty.

TABLE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR HANDGUNS


Item
Specification

1.
Weapon type

i. Semi-automatic pistol,

A. that requires a single consistent trigger pressure of not less than 8 pounds and not more than 13 pounds to discharge the weapon on each shot, and
B. all the safety features of which are housed within or are a part of the trigger system.

2.
Calibre

i. 9 × 19 mm, or

ii. .40 S & W

3.
Barrel length

i. Minimum 90 mm (3.5″)

ii. Maximum 130 mm (5″)

4.
Finish

i. Corrosion-resistant

ii. Non-reflective

5.
Sights

i. Fixed metal

ii. Self-luminating

6.
Operation

i. The slide remains locked fully open after the last round in the magazine is fired.

ii. The pistol has an external device that allows the slide to be manually locked open.

iii. The pistol has drop safety protection capable of preventing an accidental discharge when dropped from a height of four feet.
 
UPDATE 2 added...

STOCK: 8 LBS.
UPDATE1: With a "Competition Trigger Spring" and a 3.5 LBS LWD Connector I now measure 5.5 LBS.
UPDATE2: With a 4lb. Firing Pin Spring, "Competition Trigger Spring," and a 3.5 LBS LWD Connector I now measure 4.5 LBS.
 
Hey South, make sure you bring the stock Firing Pin Spring with you when you go to the range. I found the light Firing Pin Spring was just a hair too light to reliably touch off the primers. It wasn't a major problem but every 50 or 60 I'd get a light strike. No big deal if you're punching targets at the range, but if you're at a competition or CCW then it does become a concern. Anyway, keep an eye on it and let us know how it works out in your gun.
 
skoalbandit said:
Is it possible to see a few pics of the parts you changed? Anyone else got pics?
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Here you go...


Copy, past, and remove the two spaces that were inserted in http.

Item: LWD-322 -- Ultimate Trigger Stop 9mm.
Amount: $19.95
ht tp://glockparts.com/store/item/14imb/Trigger_Mechanism_Housings/Ultimate_Trigger_Stop_9mm.html

Item: LWD-342 -- LWD Connector - 3.5lb.
Amount: $14.95
ht tp://glockparts.com/store/item/ghbk/Connectors/LWD_Connector_-_3_5lb.html

Item: RPFPS -- 4lb. Firing Pin Spring (Not for Duty or Carry)
Amount: $5.00
ht tp://glockparts.com/store/item/gh9u/Springs_Spring_Kits/4lb_Firing_Pin_Spring_Not_for_Duty_or_Carry.html

Item: GMTSK1 -- Competition Trigger Spring
Amount: $5.00
ht tp://glockparts.com/store/item/gzng/Trigger_Springs/Competition_Trigger_Spring.html

Item: SP07405 -- NY1 Trigger Spring
Amount: $3.00
ht tp://glockparts.com/store/item/ghai/Trigger_Springs/NY1_Trigger_Spring.html

Item: MIL-25211 -- MilComm 1.5 oz Lubricant
Amount: $9.95
ht tp://glockparts.com/store/item/zcrt/Cleaning_Maintenance/MilComm_1_5_oz_Lubricant.html

Subtotal: $61.80
Shipping: $3.09
Total: $64.89

+ ~$15 CDN was paid at the post office when I picked up the package.


All prices are in US funds, unless otherwise stated.
 
FYI...

For the Beretta the Wolff Competition Triger Conversion dropped 0.5LBS and the Wolff 13 LB Hammer Spring dropped another 0.5LBS. The pull weight is now at 4.5 LBS (it was 5.5 LBS).

Here's a photo of the parts uses (plus one other):

IMG-20101128-00173 by South197, on Flickr
 
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