To Try, Or Not to Try, A New Glock Trigger
Hello, Todd. I’ve been a long-time Glock owner, collector, and shooter and love everything about them except their triggers. Recently, I came across media suggesting the recently updated Glock Performance Trigger is an excellent upgrade to perform. I’d be curious as to your objective evaluation of this product before I make a change to any of my standard triggers. — Mitch
Hey Mitch: We’re like you — we like a lot about Glocks, but not the triggers. As you likely know, the Glock Performance Trigger (shown above right, with a Gen5 slide cover plate) is supposed to deliver an enhanced trigger pull and ergonomics while utilizing a flat-faced trigger. The safety features of the Glock Safe Action System are also maintained. The Glock Performance Trigger is now compatible with 9mm Gen4 pistols. Of course, the Glock Performance Trigger will not come installed on any factory models. It is available as an accessory only and must be installed by a certified Glock Armorer. Glock does not recommend any aftermarket modifications to the Glock Performance Trigger. It is said to deliver about a 5-pound trigger-pull weight. And it fits Gen4 and Gen5 models G26, G19, G17, G34 and models G19X, G45, G47. Glock shooters on our test teams have liked theirs, even though we haven’t done a specific test of the piece.
In the January 2023 issue, we tested several other aftermarket Glock triggers, including the Timney Alpha Competition Series Alpha Glock 3-4, $150. We said, hands down the Timney trigger makes it easier to shoot the Glock. The Timney trigger is flat faced with the safety lever built into the center. The kit contains a trigger and trigger bar, sear assembly, two trigger return springs — one for stock Glock parts and one for aftermarket parts — and the tools to install the trigger. This is an excellent trigger for a competition Glock, but we feel the pull weight is a bit too light for EDC. What a nice problem to have. We also liked the Apex Enhancement Trigger & Trigger Bar, $100. The flat-face trigger and safety lever were easy to press. Very smooth, with a very short reset. The OverWatch Precision TAC Trigger, $135, was also a good product. I’d encourage to read the full test. You asked us what time it was, and we told you how a watch works. Sorry about that. We’d encourage you to try just one of the products above in your guns and tell us what you think. — Todd Woodard
EAA Girsan MC14T Tip-Up 380 ACP
Do you plan to test this pistol soon? Or have you already tested it and I missed it? Please let me know how you rate this pistol. I am 85 years old and need a pistol that does not require a lot of force to rack the slide. — Lou
Hey Lou: Robert Sadowski is working on a test with the Girsan (pictured below) in it. — tw
Buy Ammo Now
Let’s go back to Obama (please, let’s not) in 2008, when you couldn’t find anything in ammunition or reloading supplies (oh, I think Cabela’s had some 300 Winchester Magnum brass in small plastic bags, but no primers or powder). I had been buying ammo in bulk (1000-round cases in 9mm/40/45/5.56 and 22 LR) and primers and powder for years before when prices were cheap and available from all the suppliers we all know well before his election. My “smart-ass friends” called me paranoid. Then the shortage hit, and I had the same people who called me paranoid asking me if they could buy some ammo, to which I replied “No; I told you so.”
Then, when the prices and availability stabilized under President Trump, I repeated the process as did my “smart friends” this time. It was a good move because New Jersey and other states are now restricting home delivery. During the more recent shortage, I laughed at the pikers who were gladly paying $1 a round for 9mm. If the economy should take a dump, I believe that ammunition is the best bartering commodity to have. Go try and buy a chicken with a gold bar. I’m a physician who does not belong to the AMA and who doesn’t believe in “gun violence.” It’s people violence. — Paul
Hey Dr. Paul: I’ve seen three or four ammo shortages, with accompanying high prices, since I started at Gun Tests. It’s always been a good idea to keep well stocked with consistent purchases over time. I’m glad your friends are coming around to the idea. It has been a constant over the decades that when a political party has an overtly anti-gun president, shortages start occurring and prices go up. Obama will always be the best gun salesman ever. — tw GT
