Posted: 10/12/2016 8:57:58 PM EDT
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This is the only thing I don't like about my G22; my trigger finger gets rubbed sore by the movable part in the middle of the trigger.
Are my fingers just delicate, or is this a problem for other Glock users? If it's a common problem, what do other folks to do manage it? I've thought about a shooting glove as a fix... |
| Wasn't really painful for me, I just didn't like the way it felt. So I just shave some material off the trigger safety on my Glocks so the tab is flush with the trigger when depressed. Doing that should solve your problem, just be careful to not remove too much material or it won't be able to depress enough for the trigger safety tab to completely clear the frame. |
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Are my fingers just delicate, or is this a problem for other Glock users? If it's a common problem, what do other folks to do manage it? I've never heard about it from any other Glock shooter, but there's a lot of them, and I'm sure I haven't talked to or heard from even a small fraction of them. My only trigger issue ever was the mag release on the Walther P99, which also seems insignificant, but drove me to ditch the P99, so I can see how your issue could be valid, even if I've never experienced it or been bothered by it. Hopefully the sanding, as previously mentioned, will help out. |
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Same issue. While it's worse on the compact models, with the serrated triggers, it's enough to be annoying on the full size smooth triggers.
I opted for a zev trigger. The trigger shoe alone was worth it. The safety itself is 3x wider than the stock nub, and sits flush. Much easier (imo) to get a consistent trigger pull and doesn't bug my finger. Obviously Zev is a choice, but check out SSVI TYR and many others. Good luck! |
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So it sounds like smoothing the movable center piece is likely to fix this for me. I don't get any irritation from the trigger guard, but there isn't any mold flash on mine in that area.
I'll give the emory cloth a shot and report back. That'll be a lot simpler than shopping for gloves... |
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To answer an earlier question, i work hard at keeping just the center of the pad of my index finger on the trigger. That is, of course, the most sensitive part of the finger...
I took a close look at my trigger. There's no flash to speak of anywhere on or around the trigger. But it looks like the trigger safety lever (the movable center part) being so prominent is what irritates my finger. I am slightly concerned about removing enough material to make the lever close to flush with the rest of the trigger. I also don't have $150 for a Zev trigger to swap it out. Are there any other aftermarket triggers that simply make the trigger and lever smoother overall? |
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Quoted: I've noticed that trigger safety tabs seem to be getting worse over the years. You can sand down the tab so that it doesn't stick up so much, just be sure you don't sand it down too far! yeah, the trigger safety on my Gen 2 G23 goes completely flush with the trigger face (maybe slightly below it). On my G43, the trigger safety goes to about 1/16" above the trigger face |
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yeah, the trigger safety on my Gen 2 G23 goes completely flush with the trigger face (maybe slightly below it). On my G43, the trigger safety goes to about 1/16" above the trigger face Quoted:
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I've noticed that trigger safety tabs seem to be getting worse over the years. You can sand down the tab so that it doesn't stick up so much, just be sure you don't sand it down too far! yeah, the trigger safety on my Gen 2 G23 goes completely flush with the trigger face (maybe slightly below it). On my G43, the trigger safety goes to about 1/16" above the trigger face Sounds like I could make my lever flush with emory cloth without causing any problems. I've looked at a bunch of aftermarket trigger systems and shoes. Most are either "tacticool" or they're intended for something other than carry/duty/etc. I'm not a competition shooter, and I don't like flat triggers - too much time with a 1911 I guess. It looks like the simplest aftermarket shoe is from Lone Wolf, and the least expensive system (less than the Lone Wolf shoe!) is from Orange County Custom Triggers. OC Custom says they use Glock parts "to insure reliability", but they say nothing about how the lever fits in the shoe.  . Am I missing any simple options that won't cost a whole lot?
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So as long as the lever still operates correctly, there's no problem with making it flush, right? I'll work on that before I fork out the money for an aftermarket trigger shoe.
And as I said, I don't like flat triggersl, so if I get an aftermarket shoe, it'll be curved. |
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Over the years of shooting Glocks I've also had issues with my finger feeling really sore after a range session.
I've found that Glocks need to have more finger, ( first knuckle ) to eliminate this problem for me. Either that or get a aftermarket flat faced trigger. |
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I sanded down the safety lever on my trigger until it's almost flush, and it feels much better when dry firing. I may need to polish the inside of the trigger guard too, just to remove any rub on the side of my finger.
I did all of the work by hand with sand paper, then polished the result with Flitz to get most of the surface smooth. I may use steel wool later to get everything smoother, or a LOW speed Dremel polishing wheel with some rouge. While doing this work, I found out how much clearance there is between the safety lever and the trigger shoe - it's a LOT. This is about the only thing that might make me consider an aftermarket shoe, and then only if I find the slot in the trigger bothers me. Now I need to get some time to hit the range and check out my handiwork! |
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Just sand it down or get an aftermarket trigger... preferably a flat faced trigger because that's what all the cool kids use. Flat triggers are disgustingly perverted. And awesome. Apex Tactical...cough cough... |
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Easy fix……man up. Yep, I've gotten my safety lever pretty close to flush with the trigger. It's that "either work or go to the range" problem that has kept me from checking out how well the mod works in practice. Does anyone have any advice on polishing out the scratches and such my sanding left? I haven't tried the steel wool or the Dremel polishing wheel yet because I haven't had time. |
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Yep, I've gotten my safety lever pretty close to flush with the trigger. It's that "either work or go to the range" problem that has kept me from checking out how well the mod works in practice. Does anyone have any advice on polishing out the scratches and such my sanding left? I haven't tried the steel wool or the Dremel polishing wheel yet because I haven't had time. Quoted:
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Easy fix……man up. Yep, I've gotten my safety lever pretty close to flush with the trigger. It's that "either work or go to the range" problem that has kept me from checking out how well the mod works in practice. Does anyone have any advice on polishing out the scratches and such my sanding left? I haven't tried the steel wool or the Dremel polishing wheel yet because I haven't had time. I personally don't mess with the minor scratches/finish difference when smoothing trigger and guard area and such. |