Gen 3 17

[Honeybooboo]

Scored a new Gen 3 17 last week. They don’t come around here often. All my other Glocks are Gen 5s at this point. 
 

I think I’m going to set up this 17 for IDPA. What should I do trigger wise? I’m a fan of the stock trigger but it’s a little heavy. Minus connector, extra power trigger spring, and a lighter striker spring?

 

I know the extra power trigger springs didn’t work real well in the Gen 4s. Generally not a fan of minus connectors because I like to keep it as crisp as possible but I think the Gen 3s are more forgiving to them just because of the better geometry and all. 
 

 

[ima45dv8]

19 minutes ago, Honeybooboo said:

Generally not a fan of minus connectors because I like to keep it as crisp as possible

In that case you might want to try a . (dot) connector. They're standard in the Gen4's.

[lgh]

32 minutes ago, Honeybooboo said:

Generally not a fan of minus connectors because I like to keep it as crisp as possible but I think the Gen 3s are more forgiving to them just because of the better geometry and all. 

I've tried a ton of connectors in my gen 3 G17's. My game gun has a oem (-) and carry guns have stock connectors.  They are all crisp and many of the aftermarket ones were not.  In any case, oem connectors are inexpensive to try out.

 

There is a thread somewhere where a lot of people weigh in on their connector experiences. They end up being like holsters. You try a lot of them.

[tdp88]

The Taran kit has been solid across mine. 

[et45]

I bought a police trade in Gen 3 several years ago.I experimented with several combos including an Overwatch Poly Dat trigger (which IMO sucked) and ended up with a 3.5 connector and 6 lb trigger spring being the best for me.Glock triggers seem to be a matter of personal preference more than any other pistol ,you just have to put in the work to see which setup you like.


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[lgh]

8 hours ago, et45 said:

Overwatch Poly Dat trigger (which IMO sucked)

What didn't you like?  I have the Overwatch triggers on several Glocks and really like them.

[et45]

What didn't you like?  I have the Overwatch triggers on several Glocks and really like them.

It felt heavier and less smooth than the 3.5/6lb combo.It did have a strong reset but I don’t ride the trigger. I also didn’t like the shape and texture of the trigger shoe.Different strokes for different folks


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[ML123]

On 6/7/2020 at 12:45 PM, et45 said:

It felt heavier and less smooth than the 3.5/6lb combo.It did have a strong reset but I don’t ride the trigger. I also didn’t like the shape and texture of the trigger shoe.Different strokes for different folks


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I have a TAC overwatch in my Gen 5 G19 and love it.  I picked up one for my Gen 3 G17 and had the same experience as you and just pulled it back out in favor of the stock set up trigger with a 3.5 connector.  I am going to be making some more changes and going to try the factory minus connector next. I am not a fan of the reset on the Lone wolf 3.5 connector.