ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I am currently using a glock 19 for USPSA production. Only modifications are truglo TFO sights. Just getting into competition shooting and eventually will get either a 34/35. I don't want a drastic trigger change from the stock as far as pre-travel or reset because my main reason for getting into this is to maintain proficiency with my duty guns(must be stock). The problem is, my glock 19 has a terrible factory trigger, measured at a 5 pull average of 7.3 pounds with 2000 rounds through it. I carry a sig p229 40 dak on duty and or a glock 26. The 19 is not on our approved list. Glocks are personally owned, but inspected for on duty. I was considering getting a glock 17 for work, but then I would have to turn in the sig. Most of the time I carry the glock 26 with glock 19 mags/xgrips or sometimes with pearce +0 with the 19 mags as reloads depending on the situation. Anyway just looking to get a 4.5 or so trigger with crisp break and standard reset. Would adding the OEM connector accomplish this? Maybe in a few months I will consider getting a vanek or edge trigger in a 34/35 , but for now I just want to see how I do with the 19 and a decent trigger. Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Try a connector swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 what type OEM dot or "-"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Try a LoneWolf or TTI then pick up a 5lb striker spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 What about a gen 3 trigger kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 As in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 with a 5# striker spring will that effect reliability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 I read about people swapping the gen 4 trigger assembly with a gen 3. I never noticed a dramatic difference between gen 3 and 4 triggers, but I had heard they seem to be more consistently 5.5 #. The gen 4 seemto vary a lot. My 26 averaged 5.6# and only has about 500 rounds through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 The housing is different between Gen3 and 4 and the trigger bar has a protruded bump on the safety plunger depressor. Just change the connector first. Then try the striker spring but that will bring it down in weight of pull as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 No problem. Hit me up on the vendor page or website in the links below of us need any more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Just to confirm 3.5 connector with 5# striker spring? Should I mess with recoil spring? Trigger spring? I want it to be a carry gun as well as USPSA. If the stock trigger didn't suck, I would have left it. Like I said, when I pick up a 34/35 I may want to look into a comp trigger for a dedicated comp gun. Thanks again and Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Yes put in the connector first. With these slight changes you wouldn't need to change anything else. If it's still to stiff after connector go to 5lb spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 And merry Christmas to you as well ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 That sounds like a heavy trigger pull for a G19. Do not forget to lubricate the connector and trigger bar, sounds as if yours is dry, dirty or very rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Definitely not dirty. I clean it after shooting. It was a bad trigger from the start. I have learned my lesson to try a few. It seems some of the new 17's are coming out with great triggers. I have 2000 rounds through it and it is not any better than when new. My 26 is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtimelarry Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Put this connector in. You'll feel an immediate difference. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/153418/zev-technologies-race-connector-glock-all-models-2-lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyChris Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Put this connector in. You'll feel an immediate difference. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/153418/zev-technologies-race-connector-glock-all-models-2-lb I'll second this. I picked up a new Glock 19 Gen 4 yesterday. After dry firing for awhile, I broke it down to clean it also giving it the .25 trigger job.. I also replaced the connector with the Zev Race Connector... made a huge difference. I used the connector with their competition spring set in the past, when I used to compete with the G19.. nice trigger pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 The TTI connector is pretty sweet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 The TTI connector is pretty sweet as well. The problem is you have to buy the connector/springs in a kit and spend approximately $55 in order to get a connector. They should offer a connector as everyone else does without having to buy a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 They sell the connector stand alone shooters connection has it and so does TTI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBP55 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) They sell the connector stand alone shooters connection has it and so does TTI. The stand alone connector does not show up on the TTI website. ITEMS FOR GLOCK-> Base Pads-> Connector Kits Firearms Sights Gun Smithing Holsters ISMI Guide Rods Magazine Springs Springs Daniel, In building trigger kits how would you compare the TTI connector to LWD and GW connectors? I have used plenty of the LWD and GW but never tried the TTI. Edited December 25, 2014 by JBP55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 You can call and order it and like I said shooters connection carries it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 DK, Couple questions? 1) I was just given a Glock connector with the "-" on the top. I do not know if it is 3.5# or 4.5. Is it worth using or is the TTI or LW much better? 2}If the connector doesn't make much difference does it make sense to change to a heavier trigger spring before going to a 5# striker spring? Thank you for the advice and to everyone who responded. I am a new USPSA shooter and in the past I had our Agency Armorer do all work on my pistols. One more thing. If the 5# striker spring isn't needed to get me to 4.5 -5# range, would you recommend trying it once in awhile during our USPSA training just to get a feel for a more competition like trigger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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