glock trigger upgrades (Read 7100 times)

kekoa

glock trigger upgrades
« on: July 30, 2014, 05:31:08 AM »
Anybody use the Pyramid Trigger upgrade for the their Glock? I was thinking getting one of these to ease up my trigger a bit. Is the the ".25 cent" trigger polishing and smoothing technique just as viable an option? And on the legal side, does either of these options pose greater legal ramifications if the handgun is used during a home defense scenario? I tend to use my Glock for recreation purposes/training and SD on the home front.

punaperson

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2014, 06:29:08 AM »
Anybody use the Pyramid Trigger upgrade for the their Glock? I was thinking getting one of these to ease up my trigger a bit. Is the the ".25 cent" trigger polishing and smoothing technique just as viable an option? And on the legal side, does either of these options pose greater legal ramifications if the handgun is used during a home defense scenario? I tend to use my Glock for recreation purposes/training and SD on the home front.
I can only address the results of the ".25 cent trigger job" Dremel-polishing of sear/hammer complex and also all the associated parts (any metal that touches anything else and moves). The trigger pull is definitely lighter and smoother, but I wouldn't really say the trigger break  "crisper". I've never installed or used any commercial trigger upgrades so I can't compare... but the polishing definitely improves the factory mechanics (don't forget the feed ramp while you've got the Dremel out).

aieahound

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2014, 10:01:57 AM »
I've got the Pyramid 3.5 pound trigger upgrade on my Glock.
Been debating putting the original back on.

Trigger is definitely a lot lighter and reset is short and very positive which is a plus.
Initial take up is pretty long though so it's definitely not a hair trigger, which is good in a SD/ ramification situation.

Rocky

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2014, 11:05:51 AM »
We've replaced trigs in both Gen 3 G19 and Gen 4 G17 to the Ghost 3.5 and have been very happy with it.  :love:
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dirsh

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2014, 01:44:38 PM »
I have the ghost ultimate trigger connector and I like it waaaaaaay better than stock
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GTEC

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2014, 02:02:20 PM »
If you're worried about the legal side, the problem about the pyramid system is that it's visible parts are aftermarket. Get yourself into a situation, fingers start to point and "look, he has a "hair" trigger in that weapon".
Personally, the only thing that I don't like about the oem trigger is the take-up...it could be a tad bit lighter...that's it.
Take a look at the skimmer trigger. It's made with oem parts...so to the untrained eye, it's outward appearance is that of an oem stock glock trigger in your firearm.
It greatly reduces the takeup and drops the pull to 4.5lb.

Jdelacruz

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2014, 03:08:53 PM »
I'm not sure how a trigger job would have any relevance in court. If deadly force is warranted does the trigger pull really matter? I would think people would be arguing use of deadly force and not the gun, caliber, trigger, etc. The only reason I think customization would come in is with an accidental discharge. But even with that it still comes down to the individual operating the weapon if they were following safety rules.

kekoa

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2014, 06:24:52 PM »

Take a look at the skimmer trigger.

Where can I check these out? Any links and such?


addition:
Just found 'em at glocktriggers.com. The take up or pre travel is what I really want to shorten up. Looks like the skimmer takes care of that too. So this is just a polished smoothed up trigger kit or does it reduce over all trigger weight too.
« Last Edit: July 30, 2014, 06:32:37 PM by kekoa »

GTEC

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2014, 10:18:23 AM »
Where can I check these out? Any links and such?


addition:
Just found 'em at glocktriggers.com. The take up or pre travel is what I really want to shorten up. Looks like the skimmer takes care of that too. So this is just a polished smoothed up trigger kit or does it reduce over all trigger weight too.

It's a modified oem trigger that is polished and drops the trigger  pull to about 4.5lb

Jbaroune

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2014, 01:25:52 AM »
Look into the phantom adjustable trigger from rock your glock. Almost the exact same thing pre/post travel adjustments. Only $100 chrome or black. I had that and a 3.5lb connector that created an awsome trigger pull. Dont even waste your time with polishing your stock connector. New 3.5lb connectors are so cheap just buy one instead wasting time on a $.25 trigger job. They suck anyway. Lol. JMHO

Kingkeoni

Re: glock trigger upgrades
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2014, 03:14:48 AM »
The Glock pretravel on the trigger is intentional.

It is set up that way as a safety mechanism to replicate a DAO trigger.

By replacing the stock trigger to one with no pretravel, you are effective making your firearm have a SAO trigger.

For a range gun, no problem.

For a SD/HD pistol, no bueno.

But since Hawaii doesn't allow you to use a firearm to protect your life, go ahead and change the trigger.
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