JayC Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hey everyone. Has anyone had any hands on experience with the Vanek drop in trigger that he has available? I would like to know what the pretravel, feel, and overtravel is like. I see he put an overtravel stop in the kit. How does it compare to the RS kit or the Rhea kit. The only trigger I've actually been able to handle is the Rhea kit. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryucasta Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have a Vanek drop in kit en-rout from Charlie as I type this. Currenly using a RS kit combined with a Lone Wolf overtravel stop, I will be more than happy to let you know how the two compare! ...(whenever I get it in the mail...that is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toowide Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 I have only used the Vanek kit but I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspruance Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 PB, What made you decide to go with Vanek. I thought you were happy with the RS kit. I just received my third RS kit this week. 2.2# right out of the box. JFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-shot Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 You will be happy with a vanek trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerspring Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 PB,What made you decide to go with Vanek. I thought you were happy with the RS kit. I just received my third RS kit this week. 2.2# right out of the box. JFS Jim you have gone through two RS triggers or are you putting in different guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 PB,What made you decide to go with Vanek. I thought you were happy with the RS kit. I just received my third RS kit this week. 2.2# right out of the box. JFS First off, congrats on the win this past Sunday. Next time I'll remember how to shoot strong/weak hand I wasn't really unhappy with my RS trigger, especially after adding the overtravel stop...but it was breaking at just over three pounds. I have felt Glocks with the Vanek drop in kit, and the trigger was quite a bit more crisp than mine. I figured that the money that I was saving by not driving to Oxford, Pickaway, or Milford for the next 5 months should still be spent in a USPSA-related area, so I went ahead and ordered it. You'll have to try it out the next time we meet up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Mmmmmmm ........................... Vanek! (Homer Simpson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Damnit Keen! I would have never cared about Vanek's drop in kit had I not tried out yours! Somehow, I feel like you owe me $130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yes but you owe me $2000 for training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Well, I guess now it's only $1870 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Yes but you owe me $2000 for training. ...and you still owe me a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 When Man Servant pays up ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Everybody owes me. Vanek is the best and I don't even like Glocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Posted November 16, 2006 Author Share Posted November 16, 2006 Seems that people like the Vanek trigger. Now back to the original question. For those of you that have the trigger or have been able to play with a Glock that does, how does the trigger feel? Does it stack, feel solid, feel soft? What would you estimate the trigger travel and reset at? Is the reset solid, or can it barely be felt? I only ask these questions as I'm coming from another gun platform that had a Bruce Gray trigger job and am kind of spoiled by it. Some Glocks that I have played with have a stacking feel when squeezing the trigger, while some feel like glass cause they are so smooth. I've also come across resets that I can't feel at all, some that have a crisp reset, some that are very long, some that are short, etc. I would like a trigger kit where I can feel the reset, as I'm what you could call a sear rider I guess. I release the trigger just far enough for it to reset between shots. I also know that it is just going to take some time and dry fire practice to get myself adjusted, but it doesn't hurt to have a step or two in the right direction Thanks again guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jspruance Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hammerspring, I just received my trird "Ralph" trigger this week. This one went into a G17. Like I said 2.2# out of the box. The others are in a G22 and a G34. The G22 breaks at 2.2# and the G34 at 2.5#. The G22 has over 10K rounds. The G17 has over 3K. I will say that in the 13K plus rounds I have had two failed trigger return springs. Ralph replaced those free of charge. The 13K rounds does not count dry fire. Flex, I have been wondering what you have done to your Glocks. I know your philosophy about spending the money on bullets and then practice, but I would still like to know what kind of ju-ju that you have inside PB, Thanks for the compliment. I know of your asperations for the upcoming year. Maybe I can hitch on and ride part way. JFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Flex,I have been wondering what you have done to your Glocks. I know your philosophy about spending the money on bullets and then practice, but I would still like to know what kind of ju-ju that you have inside I've done all kinds of things to them...in the past. I keep talking about doing a comprehensive thread on all of that, but I haven't yet. (though, most everything has been covered in this sectin ofthe forum at one time or another). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Well gents, my Vanek just came in today, and I am very pleased. The trigger feels lighter and more consistant. It seems as if the slack of the trigger has been taken out. The most impresive part of the trigger is it's reset. Exceptionally crisp, but it lacks the heavy click feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Does that mean I don't get to bend & grind away at your new trigger ??? I was so looking forward to making sure you couldn't beat me anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 After taking my new Vanek trigger to the range, I was disturbed to find that my G34 would double, and eventually triple After I returned home, I sent Charlie an email, to which he immediately responded and listed several troubleshooting points. Indeed, I had not taken care in installing the firing pin safety, and its spring was not attached to the plunger. I'll head back to the range tomorrow for round two. Charlie is wonderful to do business with, and is attentive to his customers. He offered an immediate refund, and gave me is cell phone number if I needed him on the fly. Helluva guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 "bend & grind", Micah ................ bend and grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 "bend & grind", Micah ................ bend and grind. Yes, yes, bend and grind, as soon as my gun stops going "Popopopopopopop" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayC Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I have heard he is a good guy to deal with. I have a friend who has one of his old triggers that is now not allowed in production. All I can say about the trigger is awesome. Keep us posted on how it works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 After sending 200+ rounds down range this evening, I am confident that my Vanek is back in action. Take care to secure the spring on the safety plunger, especially before going into a match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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