Posted: 7/12/2010 10:32:58 AM EDT
| I have a 19 I like to carry. What kind of trigger work would you suggest be done ? If any. |
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Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down.
Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. |
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Try a ghost trigger or Lone wolf 3.5 connectors and judge for yourself. I use Lone Wolf 3.5 connectors in my G17, G19OD and G27. The 3.5 will drop a pound off the trigger. You also have NY1 springs that makes the Glock have a faster reset on the trigger. There are a lot combinations you can try, but you have to try them out for yourself to see what you would prefer. I agree with Stealthyblagga about staying away from the competition set up.
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I keep mine stock, never had a problem. I want to keep the weight the same, but I hear there are some improvements you can make. |
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I would suggest hitting up a class if you haven't already... Then take those skills you learn and dry fire every other day and hit the range once a week or so for a couple months and see how you are performing.
If you still want to do anything check out a 3.5# connector and a stronger trigger spring, that will result in a trigger pull that is a bit lighter but more importantly it will firm everything up and make for an even more positive reset. |
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Quoted: Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down. Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop.  |
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A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. Yeah, whatever - you think what you want to think. I don't have the same faith you do in your "good shoot" scenario and the ethical scruples of an elected DA. You do your own home-gunsmith trigger job on your carry gun... I'll stick to OEM parts professionally installed on my carry guns, thanks. I do a lot of my own gunsmithing on my IPSC/3-gun firearms, but IMHO competition triggers belong on competition guns only. |
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Quoted: Quoted: A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. Yeah, whatever - you think what you want to think. I don't have the same faith you do in your "good shoot" scenario and the ethical scruples of an elected DA. You do your own home-gunsmith trigger job on your carry gun... I'll stick to OEM parts professionally installed on my carry guns, thanks. I do a lot of my own gunsmithing on my IPSC/3-gun firearms, but IMHO competition triggers belong on competition guns only. Set up a straw man and knock it down, nice. You show me where a "hair trigger" has made the difference in a legally qualified self defense situation. This unfounded and frankly stupid idea that a prosecutor will suddenly have a insurmountable case on you because of your self defense weapon's trigger is laughable. |
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Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down. Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. not so dumb...an attorney will try and make you out to be a gun nut hell bent on killing someone with your modified people killer. for carry or home defense it's better "legally" to keep it as stock as you can with exception of a light. they will even bring the ammo into question. why do you think the evil black talons went away so quick. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down. Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. not so dumb...an attorney will try and make you out to be a gun nut hell bent on killing someone with your modified people killer. for carry or home defense it's better "legally" to keep it as stock as you can with exception of a light. they will even bring the ammo into question. why do you think the evil black talons went away so quick. Show me facts, not conjecture. |
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Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down. Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. not so dumb...an attorney will try and make you out to be a gun nut hell bent on killing someone with your modified people killer. for carry or home defense it's better "legally" to keep it as stock as you can with exception of a light. they will even bring the ammo into question. why do you think the evil black talons went away so quick. Show me facts, not conjecture. sorry...i don't have case laws in front of me for your viewing pleasure. i have been to court for shootings on many occasions and they grilled the people unmercifully. all i'm saying is, it's really not worth taking the chance. you get a screwed up jury and you're screwed. if not criminally, you will be civilally. |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down. Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. not so dumb...an attorney will try and make you out to be a gun nut hell bent on killing someone with your modified people killer. for carry or home defense it's better "legally" to keep it as stock as you can with exception of a light. they will even bring the ammo into question. why do you think the evil black talons went away so quick. Show me facts, not conjecture. sorry...i don't have case laws in front of me for your viewing pleasure. i have been to court for shootings on many occasions and they grilled the people unmercifully. all i'm saying is, it's really not worth taking the chance. you get a screwed up jury and you're screwed. if not criminally, you will be civilally. A similar argument could be made for not carrying a weapon at all. However that is the chance we choose to take, and the end result matters foremost to me. In Texas, there would have to be a severe misjudgment of the situation for the trigger of a weapon to be a valid consideration. And if no such lapse in judgement exists, laws remain at the current time favorable to qualified defenses which exclude the possibility of civil charges. |
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Be careful not to make such a change that some asshole DA can accuse you of having a "hair trigger" - in particular, I would avoid the complete aftermarket triggers that are designed for competition not carry. I run a Glock 3.5lb connector in my otherwise stock G27. It makes for a still-heavy but much smoother trigger pull that I like a lot and shoot well. I got the real Glock-brand part rather than a cheaper aftermarket connector, as I wanted to be able to say it is made entirely with standard Glock parts. Others will have other opinions, but this is where I can down. Otherwise, just dry fire or shoot the gun a lot - the Glock trigger smooths out with use. I would not recommend doing any polishing etc. yourself - not on a carry gun. A good shoot is a good shoot. Stock 1911s have "hair triggers" too. This dumb nonsense has got to stop. not so dumb...an attorney will try and make you out to be a gun nut hell bent on killing someone with your modified people killer. for carry or home defense it's better "legally" to keep it as stock as you can with exception of a light. they will even bring the ammo into question. why do you think the evil black talons went away so quick. Show me facts, not conjecture. sorry...i don't have case laws in front of me for your viewing pleasure. i have been to court for shootings on many occasions and they grilled the people unmercifully. all i'm saying is, it's really not worth taking the chance. you get a screwed up jury and you're screwed. if not criminally, you will be civilally. A similar argument could be made for not carrying a weapon at all. However that is the chance we choose to take, and the end result matters foremost to me. In Texas, there would have to be a severe misjudgment of the situation for the trigger of a weapon to be a valid consideration. And if no such lapse in judgement exists, laws remain at the current time favorable to qualified defenses which exclude the possibility of civil charges. ok |
