Glock 19 Trigger Question

[Nick Danger]

I just purchased a new Glock 19, and was told by a friend that he thought I might like the 3.5 lb trigger better than what it came with. I'd appreciate any feedback, because I have no idea if it is a good idea or not.

 

[Glocktogo]

If you're using it for self defense, I'd stick with the 5.5# factory connector it came with. I have 3.5# connectors in my competition Glocks, but my carry Glocks retain the 5.5# units.

 

[mikey176293]

I agree exactly what glocktogo said

 

[Buzzdraw]

What glocktogo said. My competition Glocks have 3.5# triggers and my carry Glocks wear the 5.5# trigger. I experimented with NY-1 springs with 3.5# and 5.5# triggers for carry guns. Up close it made no difference. For longer range precision shooting in a non-competitive setting I do better with the factory 5.5# and the standard spring set-up, so that's what is in my carry Glocks.

 

[glock23]

The simple answer is that you WILL like it "better." It will be smoother and have a cleaner break than the Glock factory trigger. But, as already stated, if the gun is going to be used for self defense then a 3.5 trigger is too light. If my memory serves me the late Col. Jeff Cooper suggested a 4.5 lb. trigger for a custom defensive handgun, and at Gunsite (the training academy he founded) they will not let you on the range with anything lighter than 4.0!

 

[glock23]

For what it is worth, I much prefer the 4.5 factory trigger on my Glock 35 to my 5.5lb. factory trigger on my G23, 22, 27 etc.

 

[Nick Danger]

Thanks for the input. This will be a defensive handgun, so I will stay with the factory setup. Does the 3.5# trigger make it too "easy" to pull? It would be nice to have 3 guns set up 3.5#, 4.5# and 5.5# to compare and see what they actually feel like.

 

[gsarg]

The simple answer is that you WILL like it "better." It will be smoother and have a cleaner break than the Glock factory trigger. But, as already stated, if the gun is going to be used for self defense then a 3.5 trigger is too light. If my memory serves me the late Col. Jeff Cooper suggested a 4.5 lb. trigger for a custom defensive handgun, and at Gunsite (the training academy he founded) they will not let you on the range with anything lighter than 4.0!

To clarify, the Glock factory 3.5# connector actually breaks at over 4# (close to 4.5#)

 

[english kanigit]

I'm new to the Glocks, been a 1911 guy for years.


The trigger pull isn't bad on my G19 but frankly the reset is lacking. Is there any way to make the Glock's trigger reset more positive?

Ek

 

[grwd]

I'm new to the Glocks, been a 1911 guy for years.


The trigger pull isn't bad on my G19 but frankly the reset is lacking. Is there any way to make the Glock's trigger reset more positive?

Ek

seriously? most regular glocks have a killer reset; maybe yours is dirty or someone messed with it b4 you bought it.
Put a NY1 spring in it if you want more reset.