Timney Alpha Glock Trigger warning/heads up

[pnutbatterjamz]

When will people learn to stop F-ing with Glock triggers. If you shoot 4-5k rounds through a stock Glock trigger it will be close to the same

It will not be the same as a timney break or come close. It’ll be smoother but the pull will still be heavy. Have you shot uspsa?

 

[Z Arms LLC]

It will not be the same as a timney break or come close. It’ll be smoother but the pull will still be heavy. Have you shot uspsa?

I currently shoot open division with G19x and Ramjet, I'm smoking people with Atlas', Staccato, and Dark Forges. Sure trigger won't be as smooth a break, but it beats getting DQ for your gun doing unwanted double taps

 

[pnutbatterjamz]

I currently shoot open division with G19x and Ramjet, I'm smoking people with Atlas', Staccato, and Dark Forges. Sure trigger won't be as smooth a break, but it beats getting DQ for your gun doing unwanted double taps

Brantley is that you?

But I told the RO that it was an AD not ND

 

[rodralig]

When will people learn to stop F-ing with Glock triggers. If you shoot 4-5k rounds through a stock Glock trigger it will be close to the same

Exactly... That said,

Crazy as it sounds, most people suck more than the stock Glock trigger they love blaming. Oooopppsss....

 

[weaverftw]

Exactly... That said,

Crazy as it sounds, most people suck more than the stock Glock trigger they love blaming. Oooopppsss....

I definitely used to want to “improve” triggers (especially new factory Glock triggers) to hide my ty trigger control. As I’ve gotten better and more used to them, I’ve realized you can pretty much overcome a crappy trigger with good technique, BUT especially under stress and for fast follow up shots it really does make a difference to have at least a “decent” trigger. I’d put a broken-in glock trigger or a stick PDP trigger in that category, as opposed to a great 1911 or upgraded SA CZ/Sig trigger. Those just make it easier to get the precision shots and fast follow-ups done, but there are people skilled enough to do the same with a NIB Glock. Though I’d wager those people will also be a tad better with the better trigger, too.

I just run a factory - connector in my Glocks now and after lots of dry/live fire I’ve actually grown to really like the “messy”/rolling break as you can kinda get it to surprise you unlike a crisp wall where you KNOW exactly where it’ll break

 

[rodralig]

I definitely used to want to “improve” triggers (especially new factory Glock triggers) to hide my ty trigger control. As I’ve gotten better and more used to them, I’ve realized you can pretty much overcome a crappy trigger with good technique, BUT especially under stress and for fast follow up shots it really does make a difference to have at least a “decent” trigger. I’d put a broken-in glock trigger or a stick PDP trigger in that category, as opposed to a great 1911 or upgraded SA CZ/Sig trigger. Those just make it easier to get the precision shots and fast follow-ups done, but there are people skilled enough to do the same with a NIB Glock. Though I’d wager those people will also be a tad better with the better trigger, too.

I just run a factory - connector in my Glocks now and after lots of dry/live fire I’ve actually grown to really like the “messy”/rolling break as you can kinda get it to surprise you unlike a crisp wall where you KNOW exactly where it’ll break

I’ll be honest. When I first started, I chased trigger upgrades for Glocks and pretty much every other platform too. But as I got more experienced, I found myself always coming back to stock. Eventually I just said, screw it, I’m running stock. At this point, I even use stock triggers in competition.

The funny part is, with diligent and consistent dry practice, a stock trigger smooths itself out and becomes genuinely good, better than most people give it credit for. More than anything, it shows that a lot of folks simply do not put in the time and effort needed to become truly proficient (albeit, a personal choice).

 

[DB>)>]

Haven't done any Glock triggers, but very familiar with aftermarket triggers in various guns - you ABSOLUTELY MUST carefully adjust the travel setscrews so that they have a little wiggle room (from the included pic, there's wear on the poly frame where the setscrew isn't making proper contact, and something has gone out of alignment/tolerance)!! And then locktite or CA glue!!!

I like minimizing pretravel and overtravel, as it reduces un-needed movements when actuating the trigger, but it's possible to overdo it (causing inability to fire or apparently in this case improper firing), and you also need to be conscious of wear where screws meet the frame during use. Tuning a replacement trigger can improve quite a few stock guns, but one needs to be careful and understand the nuances of the mechanism/adjustments... or consult a qualified gunsmith (or the instructions) until you KNOW what you're doing.