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11/11/2006 4:14:46 PM EDT
I'm looking to go with a lighter spring. Looking at it, I can't tell how to pull it out. Any how-to's or advice where I can find this info is greatly appreciated
11/11/2006 4:31:40 PM EDT
[#1]
If no one here can help you try www.glocktalk.com They have/had such info posted.
11/11/2006 5:27:11 PM EDT
[#2]

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I'm looking to go with a lighter spring. ....


My first question would be as to what are you trying to achieve? A lighter "trigger spring" will increase trigger pull.
11/11/2006 5:28:44 PM EDT
[#3]
is this for a range gun, carry, competition....
11/11/2006 6:20:17 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'm looking to go with a lighter spring. ....


My first question would be as to what are you trying to achieve? A lighter "trigger spring" will increase trigger pull.


Don't you mean, the trigger spring is actually a non-issue when it comes to trigger pull?  I am under the impression, that the firing pin spring, and the connector are what control trigger pull feel.  I have removed the trigger spring all together in order to check a failure to trigger reset problem, and when I did, the actual trigger pull was not any different than with the spring installed.
11/11/2006 6:54:22 PM EDT
[#5]

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....I am under the impression, that the firing pin spring, and the connector are what control trigger pull feel.  ......



While the firing pin spring and the connector play the biggest roll in trigger pull(feel). The trigger spring removes about 1.5-2lbs of trigger pull as it assists you in pulling the trigger. Testing some of the Glocks I've own over the years, when the trigger spring is removed it adds 1-2lbs when tested with a trigger pull gauge. My 2nd gen G21 with a stock firing pin spring and a standard connector, with the trigger spring removed increases from #5.5(average over 5 tests) to #6.11 average.

11/12/2006 3:06:03 PM EDT
[#6]
Oh I see. What I am needing is the firing pin spring. I have things lightened up a bit and sometimes the primer is not ignited. This gun is used for competition. I believe I know what I need now. Thanks for the help, fellas  
11/16/2006 7:00:08 PM EDT
[#7]
You don't need to change your firing pin spring.  The connector is available in 3 different pulls or "Weights".  Standard is 5.5#.  There is also a 3.5# (Standard in 34, 35, 24) and 8#.  In addition to the connector, you have 3 different spring options.  The standard silver colored coil spring visible under the trigger bar gives you the trigger pulls mentioned above with those connectors.  You can add the infamous NY trigger which is a heavier leaf spring with any of those connectors for a pull upwards of 15#!

NY 1 is O.D. green
NY 2 is Orange and not to be used with 8# connector.  This is the heaviest spring available and not only good for making the trigger impossible to pull...

The Glock OEM 3.5# connectors are available all over the web.  $20 or so.  
If you are looking for a slightly lighter pull, keep the coil spring and change to the 3.5# connector.

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