cmb5286 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I recently purchased a Gen4 G34 last week to start into USPSA Production. So far I have purchased: Jager Captured Steel Guiderod (Backordered) ISMI 13lb Recoil Spring (Backordered) DK Custom Trigger I installed the trigger last night with the 4lb striker spring because thats the way it came from DK. Went to the range this afternoon to test everything out. I was getting about 1 in 10 light strikes. Now it's my understanding that the striker is a modified OEM one and not extended. I came home and just installed the 4.5lb spring. Is anyone else having the same issue? Other than that I am loving it. Hardly any pretravel, reset is nice and pronounced. Now I just need to decide on what sights to upgrade to because the plastic ones just need to go. I'll report back next week when I get to test with the 4.5lb striker spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I do not go below a 4.5# FP spring unless I am using a lightweight FP such as a Jager or Glockworx. Taran Tactical makes some good sights for a Glock and they are in stock at Speedshooters. If you need some 13# ISMI springs send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I may pull the 4lb springs all together. Reliability is more important than pull weight in my opinion and without staying in Winchester and federal primers and being seating fully there may be no point in the 4lb. I ran a 4lb with CCI at BIBG and only had 2 light strikes but that's still not good. I run the 4.5lb in my 24 and Open gun and I'm still below 3lb on break but they are Gen3s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 The trigger pull weight will vary slightly from gun to gun. The trigger pull should increase approximately 4.0oz. to 5.0oz. when going from a 4.0# FP spring to a 4.5# FP spring but it will be much more reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb5286 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I agree with both of you. This will be a strictly competition gun only. I'm confident the 4.5# spring will smooth things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvocatusDiaboli Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) I use a skelontized striker with my #4 spring I've yet to have a FTF or a light strike. Edited May 19, 2014 by AdvocatusDiaboli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepdog566 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I too was having the same problems with the 4 pound striker spring. I switched to the 4.5 pound and everything has been running flawless. Contact DK he has been great getting back to me with any problems I have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 IF using the 4# spring it is a MUST to use federal primers (winchester as second choice). If you are going to use factory ammo or other primers go with the 4.5# spring. I've had zero light strikes with factory ammo and after I figured out seating primers fully, zero problems with my reloads using the 4.5# spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaranTactical Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Let me know about those sights. We don't want you having to scan target to target like this . Your face could get stuck that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge863 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Get a jager striker and all your issues should go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I went to the range with Gilbert today and we tested 100 of 40 and 100 of 9 all cci and loaded on a 550 w/ the 4.0 lb striker spring and my striker mods. No one failure not one light strike. It's frustrating and I am working to get it straightened out folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvocatusDiaboli Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 IF using the 4# spring it is a MUST to use federal primers (winchester as second choice). If you are going to use factory ammo or other primers go with the 4.5# spring. I've had zero light strikes with factory ammo and after I figured out seating primers fully, zero problems with my reloads using the 4.5# spring. Really? MUST? I have had excellent results with CCI Blazer and Speer lawman factory ammo. My reloads have been with Remington pistol primers. Still no FTF or light primer strikes. The key, I believe, is to use a lightweight striker. But what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3djedi Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) IF using the 4# spring it is a MUST to use federal primers (winchester as second choice). If you are going to use factory ammo or other primers go with the 4.5# spring. I've had zero light strikes with factory ammo and after I figured out seating primers fully, zero problems with my reloads using the 4.5# spring. Really? MUST? I have had excellent results with CCI Blazer and Speer lawman factory ammo. My reloads have been with Remington pistol primers. Still no FTF or light primer strikes. The key, I believe, is to use a lightweight striker. But what do I know? lol......same here....what do I know..... I said MUST use federal or win. not meaning it's not going to work at all without them but rather you will have much better reliability using a light primer with the 4# spring. This is not based on personal experience. I haven't even tried the 4# spring. It's just based on what DK has recommended..... Edited May 20, 2014 by 3djedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvocatusDiaboli Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I went to the range with Gilbert today and we tested 100 of 40 and 100 of 9 all cci and loaded on a 550 w/ the 4.0 lb striker spring and my striker mods. No one failure not one light strike. It's frustrating and I am working to get it straightened out folks. If anyone can get the issue solved, it is you. Best of luck. Please keep us informed as to what you learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvocatusDiaboli Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 IF using the 4# spring it is a MUST to use federal primers (winchester as second choice). If you are going to use factory ammo or other primers go with the 4.5# spring. I've had zero light strikes with factory ammo and after I figured out seating primers fully, zero problems with my reloads using the 4.5# spring. Really? MUST? I have had excellent results with CCI Blazer and Speer lawman factory ammo. My reloads have been with Remington pistol primers. Still no FTF or light primer strikes. The key, I believe, is to use a lightweight striker. But what do I know? lol......same here....what do I know..... I said MUST use federal or win. not meaning it's not going to work at all without them but rather you will have much better reliability using a light primer with the 4# spring. This is not based on personal experience. I haven't even tried the 4# spring. It's just based on what DK has recommended..... No worries. And for the record, I agree with you that Federal primers are easier to ignite that most other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb5286 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 Glad to hear that everything is going well with the 4# springs. I haven't been able to get out to the range this week, but will try Friday or Saturday. In terms of sights, what front sight does everyone pick? I've read .205" all the way to .300" tall. I've tried to zero at 25 yards, but couldn't get a definitive answer. Majority were going high by about 2-3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb5286 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Ok so using Dawson's measurement for the front site, I came up with a 0.190" new front site. (7.5" sight radius x 3" high)/ 900" = 0.025" 0.025"+0.165" stock G34 sights=0.190" I haven't seen many others on here use this height before and just wanted to make sure that I was doing the math correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 I wouldn't replace the front and not the rear. Go ahead and get rear from Dawson as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE1010 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 The TTI sights are the best ones out there, no question! True POA/POI, no worries about rusting like so many others out there, the rear sight has just the right amount of light for a proper sight picture, the fiber optic is super bright and it's at the top of the front sight where it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb5286 Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 I wouldn't replace the front and not the rear. Go ahead and get rear from Dawson as well I was definitely planning on it! The TTI sights are the best ones out there, no question! True POA/POI, no worries about rusting like so many others out there, the rear sight has just the right amount of light for a proper sight picture, the fiber optic is super bright and it's at the top of the front sight where it should be. TTI doesn't make a 0.190" tall front sight or else I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkrad1935 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 If u are getting the Dawson front and rear, you don't have to get a woerd size Get the front that matches the rear and if it doesn't work they will swap out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.P. Thomas Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 +1 on the TTI sights and stick with the 4.5# striker spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmb5286 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Well shot my first USPSA match this morning. No light strikes with the 4.5# spring shooting 124gr Freedom Munitions FMJs. Trigger worked like a dream. Stock sights have to go though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 If u are getting the Dawson front and rear, you don't have to get a woerd size Get the front that matches the rear and if it doesn't work they will swap outOnly if you don't install it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethanolguy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I also am having light primer strikes with light glockworx springs. As long as I use federal primers I am fine. I just ordered a glockworx lightened striker, we will see if that helps with other primer brands. I also installed the dawson competition sight set and they are awesome. I really wanted an adjustable rear sight, but Dawson guarantees accuracy or they give you a different height front sight. My accuracy has increased significantly with the dawson sights and a new trigger bar from DK (reset is great!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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