\n Unless you shop via catalog, carry a 1911, and think that the .45 ACP is the only acceptable cartridge for self-defense, you know of and probably even have a Glock. These ubiquitous polymer-framed, striker-fired pistols changed the pistol world forever when introduced in the 1980s. Renowned for reliability and simplicity, they are great straight from their plastic box. But, regardless of their slogan, they may not be perfect, depending on your criteria.<\/p>\n One area for improvement is the trigger. Some would say that the trigger is perfect as is. It goes \u201cbang\u201d when it\u2019s supposed to, has three levels of safety, and is extremely reliable. Others might say the trigger is heavy, has a lot of creep, and is sometimes uncomfortable when shooting a lot of rounds. Again, it just depends on your criteria for evaluation. Can it be improved? To find out, I rounded up some of the best Glock triggers to see how they performed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Two quick notes about triggers. First, you should of course, have a trigger installed by a competent gunsmith. Second, modifying the trigger on any handgun can be a controversial issue depending on who you ask, so do so at your own discretion.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why It Made the Cut<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an easy upgrade that will improve the feel and look of the trigger system without substantial part replacement. It\u2019s relatively inexpensive, fairly easy to install.<\/p>\n Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n Product Description<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Instead of replacing an entire Glock trigger mechanism, you can just change out the trigger shoe. This is a minimalist upgrade in that it won\u2019t radically affect the trigger performance, but there can be some benefit.\u00a0<\/p>\n In this regard, the Tyrant Design\u2019s CNC machined aluminum trigger was a great upgrade. It is much more comfortable than the factory trigger shoe, has a much more positive feel to the trigger safety, and looks exponentially better than the factory black plastic trigger. Their design claims faster, more positive resets over the factory trigger. While difficult to measure, it seems to be the case. Maybe it was the geometry of the trigger, but surprisingly the average pull weight using the other stock trigger components was a few ounces less than the factory trigger. Weird, but I\u2019ll take it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Something to note, if you decide this is the route for you, don\u2019t plan on reinstalling the plastic trigger shoe ever again. If you can get it off the trigger bar unscathed you obviously sold your soul to the devil for insane gunsmithing skills. Good on ya.<\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Why It Made the Cut<\/strong><\/p>\n The Apex Action Enhancement Kit is a solid upgrade that is easy to install with noticeable performance improvements without a radical modification to the overall trigger system.<\/p>\n Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n Product Description<\/strong><\/p>\n This is probably the best value in triggers you can get for your Glock. The Apex replaces the trigger connector, trigger bar, and trigger shoe. The result is a smoother trigger pull with less creep, a nice reset, and about a 1.25 pounds overall trigger pull weight reduction. The nice thing about this system is it\u2019s easy to install. If you\u2019ve completely taken your frame apart, you can install this trigger. I was able to shoot this trigger for a portion of the class at Gunsite<\/a>. Did it make me a high-speed, low-drag pistolero? Of course not. But the trigger pull weight was noticeably reduced, and I did find it easier to be more accurate during our courses of fire. It also was a lot more comfortable than the factory trigger that I shot for the first two days of the five-day class. One thing I like about this trigger is it\u2019s a subtle upgrade while still maintaining the best features of the stock Glock trigger. This is the one I would probably use in my carry gun if I decide to use an aftermarket trigger. The trigger shoe is machined aluminum, and it is much more comfortable than the stock trigger. I got the black version but now wish I had ordered the red.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n Published Oct 10, 2022 10:35 AM
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