Posted: 3/23/2009 6:33:05 PM EDT
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I bought a G19 last year.
I'm old-school...it was my first "plastic fantastic" pistol. I'm not liking the trigger...what do you Glock guys usually do to make it feel more like other pistols? I don't know how to explain it...I just don't like the feel of the trigger...I'm used to more traditional triggers like what you might expect on a Sig or Beretta or maybe a BHP. Any help is appreciated... 
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This is an interesting question, and I look forward to monitoring the responses myself. I bought my Glock many years ago, and have NO reference to other firearms. The Glock trigger feels very 'normal' to me. I really do like the safety, too, the gun won't shoot unless you pull the trigger!
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The $0.25 trigger job is pretty popular. Just make sure you polish only and don't remove any metal.
http://www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/ |
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I was the same way. I tried to really hate Glock's when the first came out. However, after shooting them for years along side my 1911's and HK's I've come to like them and appreciate them for what they are. I now have seven. The triggers are not as crisp as my 1911's but I can shoot them just as well. I prefer to carry my Glocks for concealed carry over all my other guns and take great comfort knowing all I have to do is pull the trigger. I used to switch between my 1911's and HK's and they have slightly different safeties which may have slowed me down if needed. I don't worry about that now.
Most people get used to them after several range sessions and they learn to like them. |
| I have heard that a lot of people really like the 3.5# connector and olive colored NY trigger spring. This gives you a 5.5# trigger pull, but it feels more like a revolver trigger if that makes sense. I am getting ready to get some 3.5# connectors and NY springs to try it for myself. At this point I have only tried the Orange NY trigger spring with the 5.5# connector, that is just harsh. |
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All you need is a 3.5# connector and a Competition Trigger Spring for a lighter and crisper trigger. Much of the 'slack' (pre-travel and over travel) will be eliminated and you'll love your new trigger. Best of all is that its both cheap (under $20) and so easy you can do it yourself. 3.5# Connector: I've tried Glock, Scherer, and Lone Wolf 3.5# connectors in my Glocks and Lone Wolf's is the best hands down because it gives you the best 'break' with less takeup and over travel. You can get it from Glockparts.com for $13 HERE. Comp Trigger Spring: The Comp Trigger Spring is a higher weight spring (6lbs vs 5lbs) and because the spring works with you pulling the trigger, not against you, the higher spring weight gives you a lighter and crisper pull. Glockparts.com has them for $5 LINK. While you’re at it, give your Glock a 25¢ trigger job by following the instructions HERE. Its really quite simple to do and you’ll be pleased with the results. For instructions on replacing your connector and trigger spring, as well as disassembling your Glock, check out Glockparts Disassembly Page. Just click "Disassembly" on the left of his home page. They give instructions with photos to help you do it. Glocks are simple to work on so give it a try. |
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Honestly, I have shot a lot of guns, some competitively, others for fun.
When I first tried a Glock trigger in 1992 I hated it. It was on my bosses G17. Then we went out to the range and I shot the gun and fell in love pretty quickly. When he wanted to sell it a few months later I missed buying it by minutes. I got my G29 when they first came out. I now have 10s of k rounds through Glocks and the trigger feels perfectly normal to me. I can't tell you when that happened, but it was early on. I also shoot other guns both DAO and DA/SA and I like some and hate some. I like the fact that every Glock I own has the exact same trigger feel. |