Bill Nesbitt Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 The answer is 2 minutes and 28 seconds. I shot the USPSA match at Rayners last Sunday. On one of my last few stages, the trigger didn't set when I loaded. The only time this had happened before was when I was trying to use a trigger stop. I was pretty sure I had taken it out. I jacked another round in the chamber and the trigger set forward as it should. The gun ran fine. On the last stage it did the same thing when loading. I jacked another round in the chamber and the gun ran fine. When I went to the safe area to bag my gun after the match., the trigger wouldn't set at all unless I held the trigger back. So, you all know that the trigger spring is broken. Right? After I got home I decided to time myself on the repair. I got out a spare spring. You all have spare springs, don't you? I set out all the tools I would need. A punch and optional needle nose pliers. I set the assembled Glock on the bench and punched the stop watch. 2 minutes and 28 seconds later I had completed the repair and tested the trigger reset. Aren't Glocks wonderful? This is the first trigger spring I have broken. Susan has broken 2. Everything is almost back to stock on my Glocks. 3 1/2 Glock connector, reduced power striker spring, stock trigger spring and a little polishing. Gives a nice 2 1/2 to 3 pound trigger that is easy to shoot. I don't know when the spring really broke. I guess it proves that I set the trigger rather than slap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwb01 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Good job Bill !! I have never broken one but I do change mine before every shooting season. BTW.... Are you a Susan going to the Great Lakes Regional in May ?? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Never broken anything on a Glock! Maybe because I've never owned a Glock! Good job Bill, Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I'll cut your toolbox in half: a hemostat works as both a punch AND needlenose pliers. Other than the mag release spring, it's the only tool you need for a Glock, period. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm52 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Whoa.......Glocks break???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslav Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Why do you need the pliers to replace the trigger reset spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty whiteboy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Bill, Was that a Wolff xtra power spring that broke? I had a few break, called Wolff and they said they had some that may have been made with bad metal. He sent me three new ones(no charge) and they last a year, then I replace them, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Why do you need the pliers to replace the trigger reset spring? You don't. I believe he was referring to using the hemo's as a punch. BTW, a set of curved hemo's would work just fine for the mag release spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Thread drift: Anybody have any experience with the Glockworx trigger springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Nick, we haven't decided on any majors yet this year. Might cut back a little. I used the needle nose pliers to grab the little loop of broken spring that was stuck on the ejector housing. I'm not sure what brand of spring it was. It was standard power. I like a good trigger safety reset. I replaced it with a factory spring from Brownells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonAnne9x23 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 how do you measure something that is 0.000000000etc seconds long? after all. Glock Perfection. Perfect does not break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 ALWAYS keep at least 4-5 trigger springs handy. Glad you had it fixed in no time Bill! Perhaps you should change your avatar to the old reliable bottom-feeder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How long does it take to fix a broken glock??? I was able to dig a hole large enough for a G35 and re-fill in 18 seconds FLAT..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 "How Long Does it Take To Fix a Broken Glock?" In merely the time it takes to purchase a 1911.Sorry, just had to say that. I'm leaving now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty whiteboy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How long does it take to fix a broken glock???I was able to dig a hole large enough for a G35 and re-fill in 18 seconds FLAT..... But if you dug it up and fed it a mag I bet it would run. Don't try that with your nickle plated sissy pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 "How Long Does it Take To Fix a Broken Glock?"In merely the time it takes to purchase a 1911.Sorry, just had to say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babob Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I see that you too are bored when you start timing yourself doing a repair. LOL! I think that I'm starting to get a little cabin fever myself. R.D. and I have'nt shot our pistols in over a month. We had planned to attend the first match at Rayner's, but he was pretty sick so we decided not to go. We are looking forward to the matches there in March though. Just this Wed. I could'nt take it anymore and went over to a friends house to shoot some clay pigeons. It was 55 deg. and sunny and we had a blast. My G34 has approx. 10K on it now and I have yet to replace any internal parts. I do have a couple trigger springs so I might just go ahead swap that out to be on the safe side. Cool post Bill, keep-em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sslav Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 "How Long Does it Take To Fix a Broken Glock?" In merely the time it takes to purchase a 1911. Not in the state of NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 "How Long Does it Take To Fix a Broken Glock?" In merely the time it takes to purchase a 1911.Sorry, just had to say that. I'm leaving now. I think I am in love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnichols Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 All kidding aside, I seem to break a trigger spring in my G17/34 every 5-7 thousand rounds (using stock Glock springs). Carry a few with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Bill, So, are you saying that when you break a trigger spring in a Glock, if you simply cycle the action twice you can then run the gun through an entire stage without a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Nesbitt Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Bill,So, are you saying that when you break a trigger spring in a Glock, if you simply cycle the action twice you can then run the gun through an entire stage without a problem? Duane, the best answer is I don't know. I don't really know when the spring broke or if it was just getting weaker at first. I do know that if the trigger spring is broken, you can hold the trigger to the rear while you cycle the slide and the trigger will set. I did not hold the trigger to the rear when I cycled the slide the second time at the match. I think the next time I have a chance I will do some testing with a detached trigger spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Usually not, DT...from what I've seen. They will fail to reset the trigger. You might get a reset out of cycling the slide again with gusto. It might reset under recoil. I might go watch an opera this year in the theater. Probably not though. I haven't broken one, myself...but I've been around a number of them. If you have broken one or more of them, check these things out: - Ensure that the hole that they attach to the trigger bar with isn't small. If it is, drill it out to a larger diameter. - Ensure that hole is free from burrs. - Be careful who's trigger spring you put in the gun. One well known spring maker showed a likelihood of having a spring break. These were common in drop-in kits from various places. At one point, Glock shooters were wearing me out with asking for spare springs at matches. That has slowed down (maybe they just got tired of me preaching to them). I have to assume they might have gotten better. - Oh, and make sure you are installing them correctly. I'd be really careful using pliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty whiteboy Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 - Oh, and make sure you are installing them correctly. I'd be really careful using pliers. There is some rule for which direction the spring mouth goes. If I remember correctly, it's inside(trigger bar) spring opening is down. Anyone care to verify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 DW, when installed, the spring should make an S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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