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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:23:53 AM EDT
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If I remember correctly, certain Glocks did not meet the required ATF point count for importation. The serrated trigger is a target trigger which adds another point to allow those models to be imported. Honestly, I like the serrated trigger better than the smooth mainly because of the way it feels, but I think I am the only one.
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:28:31 AM EDT
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Hmmm, I never noticed this before. Mine are the same. In fact, all the full size are smooth and the compacts are all serrated. |
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:30:02 AM EDT
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Yeah, I believe the compacts were one point short, which is why they added the target trigger to them
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:33:04 AM EDT
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Yeah, I believe the compacts were one point short, which is why they added the target trigger to them Sooooooo, how do the compacts differ from the full size in relation to points? (serious question) Same components. Is it just the size that disqualifies them? |
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:34:42 AM EDT
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The good thing is you can switch them. The 9mm/40/357 guns take one sized trigger and the 10mm/45 guns take a larger trigger (the 36 has it's own).
So if you have a 19/23/26/27 you can put a model 17 trigger in it with no problem. |
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:36:15 AM EDT
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Sooooooo, how do the compacts differ from the full size in relation to points? (serious question) Same components. Is it just the size that disqualifies them? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah, I believe the compacts were one point short, which is why they added the target trigger to them Sooooooo, how do the compacts differ from the full size in relation to points? (serious question) Same components. Is it just the size that disqualifies them? I copied this off of a google search on this subject.. To qualify for import a pistol must score 75 points based on the following system:
Characteristic Points Length: for each 1/4" over 6" 1 Forged steel frame 15 Forged HTS alloy frame 20 Unloaded weight w/mag (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 5 Click adjustable target sight 10 Target grips 5 Target trigger 2 For example, here is how the G17 scores: Length (7.28") 5 Weight (24.79oz) 25 Caliber (9mm) 10 Locked breech 5 Firing pin block 10 Double action 10 Target sight 10 Target grips 5 Total 80 Here is how the Glock 26 scores: Length (6.29") 1 Weight (21.87oz) 22 Caliber (9mm) 10 Locked breech 5 Firing pin block 10 Double action 10 Target sight 10 Target grips 5 Target trigger 2 Total 75 - just enough to get in. Changes and features made to Glocks to comply with the BATF rules: - all models are imported with a cheap click-adjustable rear sight that is replaced at the factory with the stock sight - target (grooved) trigger added to compacts & subcompacts - target grips added to all models (required for the subcompacts) - due to their caliber, .380 autos (G25 & G28) do not score enough points to be imported They could make them in the US and sell them, just not import them. |
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:38:20 AM EDT
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Yeah, I believe the compacts were one point short, which is why they added the target trigger to them Sooooooo, how do the compacts differ from the full size in relation to points? (serious question) Same components. Is it just the size that disqualifies them? I copied this off of a google search on this subject.. To qualify for import a pistol must score 75 points based on the following system:
Characteristic Points Length: for each 1/4" over 6" 1 Forged steel frame 15 Forged HTS alloy frame 20 Unloaded weight w/mag (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 5 Click adjustable target sight 10 Target grips 5 Target trigger 2 For example, here is how the G17 scores: Length (7.28") 5 Weight (24.79oz) 25 Caliber (9mm) 10 Locked breech 5 Firing pin block 10 Double action 10 Target sight 10 Target grips 5 Total 80 Here is how the Glock 26 scores: Length (6.29") 1 Weight (21.87oz) 22 Caliber (9mm) 10 Locked breech 5 Firing pin block 10 Double action 10 Target sight 10 Target grips 5 Target trigger 2 Total 75 - just enough to get in. Changes and features made to Glocks to comply with the BATF rules: - all models are imported with a cheap click-adjustable rear sight that is replaced at the factory with the stock sight - target (grooved) trigger added to compacts & subcompacts - target grips added to all models (required for the subcompacts) - due to their caliber, .380 autos (G25 & G28) do not score enough points to be imported They could make them in the US and sell them, just not import them. Interesting. thanks. 
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Posted: 9/11/2013 9:38:56 AM EDT
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The good thing is you can switch them. The 9mm/40/357 guns take one sized trigger and the 10mm/45 guns take a larger trigger (the 36 has it's own). So if you have a 19/23/26/27 you can put a model 17 trigger in it with no problem. like I said, I never noticed the difference. 
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Posted: 9/11/2013 10:00:17 AM EDT
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If I remember correctly, certain Glocks did not meet the required ATF point count for importation. The serrated trigger is a target trigger which adds another point to allow those models to be imported. Honestly, I like the serrated trigger better than the smooth mainly because of the way it feels, but I think I am the only one. FPNI I prefer the smooth trigger, but it doesn't bother me enough to swap them out. |
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Posted: 9/11/2013 10:03:39 AM EDT
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like I said, I never noticed the difference. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The good thing is you can switch them. The 9mm/40/357 guns take one sized trigger and the 10mm/45 guns take a larger trigger (the 36 has it's own). So if you have a 19/23/26/27 you can put a model 17 trigger in it with no problem. like I said, I never noticed the difference. A few rounds here and there don't bother me, but anything I shoot a decent amount through (my 19) gets a smooth trigger. |
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Posted: 9/11/2013 6:56:58 PM EDT
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Yea honestly both guns shot great, I walked away from the range with no preference of trigger face
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