Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations (Read 1050 times)

drck1000

Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« on: November 01, 2022, 08:20:22 AM »
Sharing experiences with aftermarket triggers for handguns, and any recommendations.

I shot all stock triggers for a long time.  My first foray into aftermarket triggers was with my Gucci Glocks that came with a ton of aftermarket parts, including the trigger.  Shot those for a long time.  It wasn't until recently that I dabbled into aftermarket triggers on other handguns. 

Some recent trials:
- Glock Timney with Johnny Glock vex shoe
Have this on a Gen 4 17 frame meant for competition.  I use a 34 and 17RDS slide.  The Timney trigger break is nice compared to the stock Glock, but quite light and quite a bit of overtravel.  With the JG shoe and connector, it increased the break a touch (haven't put on a gauge), which I like.  Also decreases the overtravel, reset spring pressure is improved, a solid wall, and short reset. 

- Overwatch Precision
Have this on a 43x.  Only about 50 rounds with it, but there are some things I like over the stock 43x trigger, but some things that are meh, or at least that I have to get used to.  Need to give it more time. 

Swapping out the complete FCG also served as a reminder on occasionally needing to clean those areas that are exposed when swapping those parts out.  Talk about years of gunk, that some mention can act as mild abrasives and causing wear.  I now occasionally clean out those areas here and there because things can start to bind up, particularly with a carbon cleaning product, which I no longer use. 

changemyoil66

Re: Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2022, 09:03:23 AM »
FOr your 43X do you shoot it noticeably better with OG or new trigger?

drck1000

Re: Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2022, 09:11:37 AM »
FOr your 43X do you shoot it noticeably better with OG or new trigger?
Better than you. . . isn't that what matters?   ;D

For now, I would say different.  I haven't shot with the 43x on a shot timer.  It was "in the shop" for some work. Picking it up this week. 

Rocky

Re: Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2022, 10:41:24 AM »

Have not had enough time on a 43 to feel good about lightening trigger.
Currently feels like carrying a 5 gal bucket. compared to other triggers  :rofl:
« Last Edit: November 23, 2022, 09:16:26 AM by Rocky »
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drck1000

Re: Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2022, 04:34:52 PM »
G19 ZEV Pro +3# FP Spring
Adjustable take up and reset.

Short travel to wall.
3# spring ( had 2# but WAaaaaay to light)
After tightening (decreasing) reset, had to back off (a.k.a. almost FA  :crazy:).
Have not had enough time on a 43 to feel good  lightening trigger.
Currently feels like carrying a 5 gal bucket. compared to other triggers  :rofl:
I've only tried ZEV and Ghost connectors.  Didn't like either. 

The Overwatch Precision trigger on my 43x isn't really lighter.  The break is different and reset is different.  Can compare side-by-side with my stock 48 MOS.  Though the triggers out of the box of the 43x and 48 MOS did seem different.  Folks, like Colion Noir mentioned the variation between stock triggers.  Some outstanding, some meh.  Overall, it's a stock Glock trigger, but the profile and break of the 48 MOS out of the box was bleh.  Even compared to a couple my Gen 4 17s that still have the OEM trigger, albeit with many thousands of rounds of use. 

I don't care for light triggers on my handguns.  The Timney competition trigger out of the Timney box was quite light.  I like it better with the JG Vex shoe. 

Rocky

Re: Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2022, 07:46:27 PM »
I've only tried ZEV and Ghost connectors.  Didn't like either. 

The Overwatch Precision trigger on my 43x isn't really lighter.  The break is different and reset is different.  Can compare side-by-side with my stock 48 MOS.  Though the triggers out of the box of the 43x and 48 MOS did seem different.  Folks, like Colion Noir mentioned the variation between stock triggers.  Some outstanding, some meh.  Overall, it's a stock Glock trigger, but the profile and break of the 48 MOS out of the box was bleh.  Even compared to a couple my Gen 4 17s that still have the OEM trigger, albeit with many thousands of rounds of use. 

I don't care for light triggers on my handguns.  The Timney competition trigger out of the Timney box was quite light.  I like it better with the JG Vex shoe.



I like them both.
« Last Edit: November 23, 2022, 09:15:30 AM by Rocky »
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drck1000

Re: Handgun Aftermarket Triggers - Experiences & Recommendations
« Reply #6 on: November 14, 2022, 10:07:22 AM »
Shot my Glock 17 with Timney comp trigger and Johnny Glock upgrade (shoe and connector).  It made the trigger a touch heavier than the base Timney, with a very short reset.  I was working out some other kinks with that particular 17, so wasn't able to focus on the new trigger as much as I would have hoped.  Overall, I like the shape of the Johnny Glock vex trigger.  Not sure how I feel about the Timney plus the JG upgrade.  Shot about 70 rounds from that setup.  Will give it a bit more time. 

The OP with the Glock 43x is pretty good, especially with the laser stipple grip texture.  Need to shot that gun more as well.