What is a good CCW aftermarket trigger for a G19?

[Qbeam]

I've been carrying a G19 for a CCW, and would like to upgrade the trigger. The reset is a little long compared to other pistols I have shot belonging to friends.

Thanks

Q

 

[Coehorn]

With respect. With all the horror stories about replacement/upgrade parts for Glocks, why would anyone want to switch out tried true and tested Glock parts? It's like folks need to scratch that upgrade itch.

That reset you feel you only feel when target shooting/practicing. The reset will become 100% invisible if you ever find yourself in a gunfight. And a long reset is their for your safety. And it provides an extra measure of "Do I really want to pull the trigger" while under stress. Instead of a hairish trigger.

Same thing as hunters hating on their 5-6 pound triggers. When Bambi presents itself the thought of that trigger pull is the very last thing that enters the mind. The trigger becomes smooth as butter.

Again. Saying this with respect. Good luck which ever way you go.

 

[4g64loser]

I only run tuned glock parts in my carry g19.

If you just hafta, and I won't tell you not to, get a good glock guy to work it over or buy Vogel trigger (tuned glock parts) parts as an assembly.

 

[Squaregrouper]

I use a Ghost 3.5lb connector and do the Glock $.25 trigger job (plenty of Youtube videos). It makes a big difference in the trigger. If you own a Dremel and some metal polish, the whole thing can be done in 15-20 minutes.

 

[smokey]

Glock Products - Timney Triggers

timneytriggers.com

 

[Biggfoot44]

Stock

 

[Coehorn]

^^^Damn Skippy^^^

If Glock meant for everyone to become a Gunsmith they'd provide a free kitchen table with every Glock purchase.

 

[Mark75H]

Stock

 

[Biggfoot44]

Seriously , a box stock Glock is more than good enough for any defensive/ Duty usage , or to shoot 100 % on any Qualification course .

BUT - If you just HAVE to change something , then only OEM parts , in a combination explicitly approved by Glock for Duty Use .

For instance, my personal favorite is everything else original, with a NY-1 Trigger Return . ( Makes the trigger more Revolver -like;, and I'm old school that way .)

 

[RRomig]

With respect. With all the horror stories about replacement/upgrade parts for Glocks, why would anyone want to switch out tried true and tested Glock parts? It's like folks need to scratch that upgrade itch.

That reset you feel you only feel when target shooting/practicing. The reset will become 100% invisible if you ever find yourself in a gunfight. And a long reset is their for your safety. And it provides an extra measure of "Do I really want to pull the trigger" while under stress. Instead of a hairish trigger.

Same thing as hunters hating on their 5-6 pound triggers. When Bambi presents itself the thought of that trigger pull is the very last thing that enters the mind. The trigger becomes smooth as butter.

Again. Saying this with respect. Good luck which ever way you go.

I agree for carry leave it stone stock.
Totally disagree on a hunting rifle.
If someone doesn’t notice the trigger during hunting they are too wired and will most likely not make the perfect shot. JMO

 

[teratos]

I have a very strict policy of never leaving a trigger alone.

 

[outrider58]

I, personally, don't think the "stock" trigger argument holds water. It depends on the gun/trigger.

YMMV

 

[teratos]

I, personally, don't think the "stock" trigger argument holds water. It depends on the gun/trigger.

YMMV

Absolutely. I shoot what I like, and train with those modifications. Should I ever (and I pray I NEVER do) have to fire my gun in self defense, certain truths will be present.
- I was in fear for my life of the life of my family or someone in close proximity.
- If the gun discharged, I intended to pull the trigger.
- I fired to stop the threat, and fired UNTIL that goal was satisfactorily incapacitated.
- I attempted to render aid if possible.

 

[pop-gunner]

I like the Ghost Rocket 3.5 fit to reduce trigger weight, and shorten reset.
Polish the normal contact surfaces.

 

[mellowcream]

Just saw a TFB TV video on the Glock Performance Trigger. Personally, I would never modify the trigger of a carry gun with anything aftermarket, however the Glock Performance Trigger is straight from Glock and so I would trust it.



He starts talking about it at 2:11

But yeah - either stock or GPT. Not aftermarket stuff.

 

[Boats]

I vote stock as well.

Just remember, if you ever have to use it, you won't be seeing that pistol again, if ever.

I have heard rumors of upgraded parts being used as evidence of malicious intent of a CCW holder. Not sure if true or not, could just be BGOS

 

[Melnic]

I use a Ghost 3.5lb connector and do the Glock $.25 trigger job (plenty of Youtube videos). It makes a big difference in the trigger. If you own a Dremel and some metal polish, the whole thing can be done in 15-20 minutes.

I did this in a poly 80, but just did the flitz on my police turn in G17. I like the G17 just the way it is with the flitz and stock silver doo dad.

 

[Magnumite]

Use the stock trigger. Reactionary distance to a COM torso shot doesn’t test a Glock quality trigger.

 

[alucard0822]

A defensive trigger has to be 100% reliable, anything else is secondary. To each their own, but the design and geometry is unique, and has a number of limitations with tuning, and most things like a connector with a lower angle for less pull weight have a consequence, like more creep. The only way around it really is an alternate design, Timney's Alpha comp being a good one. Problem is it is not as proven, and relies on precision parts that may or may not be 100% reliable with the flex and variables that the original was designed to work with. I do like it for comp or range use pistols though. Lighter connectors change the angle to add creep, don't change the takeup weight, and make the break less distinct. Lighter striker springs make it less reliable while reducing takeup weight, but a heavier trigger spring does the same with a factory spec primer impact.

I did attend a GLOCK armorer's course years ago, not sure if GSSF still allows entry or not, but it was pretty good, and some of the things I learned there I apply in the trigger work I have done to mine. The ONLY aftermarket part I use is an extra power trigger spring. This balances the takeup pull between the striker spring that has to be overcome, and trigger spring that assists the pull. Gives a lighter takeup and more distinct break, but can reduce reset force by a slight ammount. Ideally the stock spring would be used, but it is spec-ed to allow the striker spring to power reset when dirty or past rough stamped surfaces. The next is to polish and stone a stock connector and trigger bar with smooth face trigger. This smooths out the trigger, and improves movement being the rough edges from stamping the parts are a limitation of mamufacturing. A light radius and polishing the safety button smooths it out further. This also regains most of the reset force lost with an XP trigger spring. Maritime striker cups can give a more consistent striker movement, and allows dirt and water to be moved out of a critical area. That is all, $5 spring, $15 smooth face trigger bar if it came with a serrated "target" trigger(for import BS tegs), and some machinery /tools, and time.

This will give a consistent, smooth and predictible 5# pull. Less friction makes up for some of the reset force lost by increasing trigger spring weight. That gives a lighter takeup, and more distict break. The polished and stoned trigger bar and striker block safety button smooths pull, but still keeps the safety working, the little bit of material removed from the rounded surface that engages the connector reduces overtravel and reset, but still has enough to keep it safe and able to function when dirty. In the end it's basically working with the design to get the most out of it.

 

[FrankZ]

I've changed trigger connectors in my carry guns. I have shot them a lot since doing so.

I am more concerned about aftermarket magazines (not naming names) in my 43x being a point of failure, so I left all that stock.