Upgraded trigger for Glock--Discussion Please

[bbslider001]

Looking for some discussion from any of you who have upgraded your trigger. What did you use and were you happy with it? So far, the consensus I have heard is Timney, APEX, and CMC. What say you? Thanks in advance.

 

[nickgibson72]

Agency Arms and Zev Technologies are the 2 I use the most in my builds. Have had no issues with either.

 

[lbbf]

I have a Timmney. With all of them you are not going to get a 1911 feel. The Timmney is an improvement but not a huge one.

 

[pronstar]

I have 2 G19s, both with McNally triggers.

I’m happy with them both, but my bone-stock Canik is still better.


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[Axxe55]

First, what is wrong with the OEM trigger it has now?

Second, finding a trigger that resolves whatever problems you are experiencing is the one to choose.

Too many people feel replacing parts is the step to becoming a better or more accurate trigger. In some cases, yes, upgraded or better parts can help. But for some people, upgraded parts are a poor substitute for time spent actually shooting and becoming a better shooter.

 

[toddnjoyce]

First, what is wrong with the OEM trigger it has now?

It’s a mass-produced OEM trigger. Lots of room for improvement there.

 

[Axxe55]

It’s a mass-produced OEM trigger. Lots of room for improvement there.

I don't disagree with that. Many mass produced products leave a lot of room for improvement.

But the OP needs to identify what needs improvement in order to buy the proper trigger or parts.

Many years ago, a very good friend of mine who was a gunsmith would do my trigger-jobs on my pistols for me. But not the typical trigger-job. He would start with polishing all the trigger components, without changing any springs, so the pull weight when tested was the same. Polishing made a huge improvement in the felt perception of the trigger being lighter, even though it wasn't. Made a dramatic difference in shooting the pistol. He would only change to lighter springs after testing to determine if they were needed. Most of the pistols he did for me, were just polishing without changing springs. Made a world of difference in shooting them.

 

[Mike_from_Texas]

I have a Timmney. With all of them you are not going to get a 1911 feel. The Timmney is an improvement but not a huge one.

I’ve tried every Glock trigger out there and my experience has been that the Timney is noticeably better than all of the others I’ve tried. The most monumental piece of crap I spent $225 on was the Zev fulcrum trigger.

CMC and Apex are a close second to the Timney IMO.


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[nickgibson72]

I’ve tried every Glock trigger out there and my experience has been that the Timney is noticeably better than all of the others I’ve tried. The most monumental piece of crap I spent $225 on was the Zev fulcrum trigger.

CMC and Apex are a close second to the Timney IMO.


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You must have gotten a bad trigger from ZEV then. I have them in probably 3 builds and I would take them over any other aftermarket trigger. The only downside to me is the price on them. Apex are good but nothing to get excited about.

 

[BuzzinSATX]

I’ve tried a few different triggers. The best by far is the Timney. They market it as a competition trigger. I do not advocate carrying it. But I have it in my G44 and it’s outstanding. It was also outstanding in my G19, but as I carry that gun often, I removed it.

My G43X carry gun has a Johnny Glock Carry trigger. Very good trigger but spendy. I’d not advocate for buying another only because of the price, but then again, what is a life worth?

Most of my other Glocks have had an internal polishing and upgraded connector. Cost is minimal and worth the price and effort.

 

[zackmars]

Factory plus ammo

 

[nickgibson72]

Factory plus ammo

You are one of those people...

 

[BuzzinSATX]

Factory plus ammo

You are one of those people...

He’s not wrong. Other than the Timney, the best trigger on any Glock I own in my first Glock, a G23 Gen 4 with probably 14K rounds. Completely stock trigger. Smooth as a greased baby booty!

Probably took north of 6K rounds to start really getting nice.

But at todays ammo prices???

 

[nickgibson72]

He’s not wrong. Other than the Timney, the best trigger on any Glock I own in my first Glock, a G23 Gen 4 with probably 14K rounds. Completely stock trigger. Smooth as a greased baby booty!

Probably took north of 6K rounds to start really getting nice.

But at todays ammo prices???

That wasn't the question the OP left though. Anyone who has ever shot a Glock will tell you the trigger is far from prefect. And of course the trigger will smooth out after a break in period. But that won't solve all the issues with a Glock trigger. Stock and ammo is what everyone says is the best training method. This isn't the same argument.

 

[Texasgordo]

I had a pretty good improvement with the Ghost trigger connector but didn't upgrade the trigger. Subbed also for suggestions.

 

[Hoji]

What is the intended purpose of the gun you are “upgrading”? Competition ? Range toy?
If it is for your EDC, my suggestion is to leave your gun stock. Upgrade the sights at most.

There is a reason that police departments do not allow their officers to do trigger upgrades to their service pistols.

 

[Texasgordo]

I have only had 1 BHP and the gritty trigger from the mag disconnect just drove me crazy. Removing it didn't make it perfect but it was a major improvement.



Only did the Ghost connecter to improve the trigger pull because of the praise from the gun forums.

 

[zackmars]

You are one of those people...

Yup. Very few if any aftermarket glock triggers are as safe or reliable as a factory trigger. High round counts or even dry fire with help smooth the trigger out, and will help you become a better shooter in the long run

While aftermarket triggers certainly feel nicer, a glock is an extremely robust trigger design.

If you want to buy an aftermarket trigger, be careful, as of a few years ago it was real "flavor of the month" like

 

[Geezer]

A striker fired pistol will never have a "great" trigger. You can lighten it some and eliminate some take up and over travel, that's about it.

I've always said that if you'd never handled a 1911 with a good trigger, you'd be OK with a Glock trigger. Once you pull the trigger on a nice 1911, you're ruined. And, this is coming from an admitted Glock fan.

 

[zackmars]

That wasn't the question the OP left though. Anyone who has ever shot a Glock will tell you the trigger is far from prefect. And of course the trigger will smooth out after a break in period. But that won't solve all the issues with a Glock trigger. Stock and ammo is what everyone says is the best training method. This isn't the same argument.

Triggers do not need to be perfect. There is no perfect trigger, they all have pros and cons. Even the best high end olympic target pistol triggers have issues.

For the type of gun a glock is, it doesn't need a 1911 type of trigger, it is perfectly capable of being shot well, while being safe and reliable, through absurd round counts.

No need to worry about light primer strikes, no need to worry about drop safety, or various parts needing to be fit properly.

If the glock trigger does not work for you, you are better off considering other options, instead of trying to make the gun something it isn't