The reason some Glock triggers are serrated, answer inside.

[GunGuy34]

I was asked this question, as I have owned several glocks, but I have not owned any of the baby glocks. Mine have all been full size.

So why is the trigger different on the full size glocks, compared to the smaller ones.

I have two pics here, one of a Glock 22 and one of a Glock 26, Notice the extra serrations on the Glock 26 trigger. Are they there for grip?

 

[luke s]

from the interwebs......:

The Glock 17/22, 34/35, and 17L/24 come with a smooth faced trigger, left. The 26/27 and 19/23 trigger has vertically oriented serrations. They come this way to comply with BATF firearms import guidelines. Most everyone I know prefers the smooth-faced trigger and frequently swap the serrated version out

ht tp://blogs.militarytimes.com/gearscout/2012/01/01/glock-setup-tips/

 

[skoal]

I was asked this question, as I have owned several glocks, but I have not owned any of the baby glocks. Mine have all been full size.

So why is the trigger different on the full size glocks, compared to the smaller ones.

I have two pics here, one of a Glock 17 and one of a Glock 26, Notice the extra striations on the Glock 26 trigger. Are they there for grip?

Pssst that that 22 not a 17

Ive wondered about the serrations as well.

 

[MWL]

They are there because of the points system used by the BATFE that allows firearms to be imported into the USA. The compacts have the same triggers, for the same reason, just like the thumb rests and adjustable sights. Each model has to score enough points with certain features to be allowed to be imported. That is also why the Glock 25 and 28 are not allowed to be imported, except for LE use.

Regards.

Mark

 

[GunGuy34]

They are there because of the points system used by the BATFE that allows firearms to be imported into the USA. The compacts have the same triggers, for the same reason, just like the thumb rests and adjustable sights. Each model has to score enough points with certain features to be allowed to be imported. That is also why the Glock 25 and 28 are not allowed to be imported, except for LE use.

Regards.

Mark

Interesting, how could serrated triggers make any difference? Weight? I dont get it, pull the trigger it functions the same way as the smooth one, doesnt it?

 

[GunGuy34]

I did find this on google. Guess those triggers with serrations are considered target triggers in order to gain more points for import as its a sub-compact pistol.


The BATFE point system:

To qualify for import, a pistol must score a total of 75 points.
CHARACTERISTICS POINTS

Length: for each 1/4" over 6" 1

Forged steel frame 15

Forged HTS alloy frame 20

Unloaded weight with magazine (per oz) 1

.22 short and .25 auto 0

.22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto 3

9mm parabellum and over 10

Locked breech mechanism 5

Loaded chamber indicator 5

Grip Safety 3

Magazine safety 5
Firing pin block or lock 10

External hammer 2

Double action 10

Drift adjustable target sight 10

Target grips 5

Target trigger 2




Revolver Qualifying score is 45 points.

Prerequisites

1. Must pass safety test.
2. Must have overall frame (with conventional grips) length (not diagonal)
of 4 1/2" minimum.
3. Must have a barrel length of at least 3"

Individual Characteristics

Barrel Length (Muzzle to Cylinder Face)
Less than 4" 0
For each 1/4" over 4" 1/2


Frame Construction
Investment Cast or Forged Steel 15
Investment Cast or Forged HTS Alloy 20

Weapon Weight (Unloaded)
Per ounce 1

Caliber
.22 short to .25 acp 0
.22 LR and .30 to .38 S&W 3
.38 Special 4
.357 mag and over 5

Miscellaneous Equipment
Adjustable Target Sights 5
(drift or click)

Target Grips 5
Target Hammer and Target Trigger 5

Safety Test

A Double Action Revolver must have a safety feature which automatically
(or in a Single Action Revolver by manual operation) causes the hammer to
retract to a point where the firing pin does not rest upon the primer of
the cartridge. The safety device must withstand the impact of a weight
equal to the weight of the revolver dropping from a distance of 36" in a
line parallel to the barrel upon the rear of the hammer spur, a total of
5 times.

 

[Canuck223]

I did find this on google. Guess those triggers with serrations are considered target triggers in order to gain more points for import as its a sub-compact pistol.


The BATFE point system:

To qualify for import, a pistol must score a total of 75 points.
CHARACTERISTICS POINTS

Length: for each 1/4" over 6" 1 1
Forged steel frame 15
Forged HTS alloy frame 20 (Steel alloy, not aluminum/zinc)
Unloaded weight with magazine (per oz) 1 21
.22 short and .25 auto 0
.22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto 3
9mm parabellum and over 10 10
Locked breech mechanism 5 5
Loaded chamber indicator 5 5
Grip Safety 3
Magazine safety 5
Firing pin block or lock 10 10
External hammer 2
Double action 10 10
Drift adjustable target sight 5 ?
Click adjustable target sight 10 ??
Target grips 5 ?
Target trigger 2 2

The drift adjustable and click adjustable sights have different points values.

For the G26 unless ATF are accepting the scallop on the frame to be a target grip, my assumption is they are shipping them to the US with the "adjustable" rear sights and then replacing them once they land.

When it comes to points for items like OAL and weight, there is no rounding or partial points. A gun that weighs 24.99 oz gets 24 points......

 

[MWL]

The serrated trigger is scored as a target trigger. I believe they did score some points with the thumb rest on the frame, but I also remember reading about the sights being changed. I would have to check my reference material to be sure. I have a bunch of books and articles here, due to being a life member of the Glock Collectors Association since the '90s.

Regards.

Mark

 

[GunGuy34]

for those that have always wondered, I figure ill give this a bump.

 

[TW25B]

This is old news.

TW25B