[Tom in Ohio]

I've been searching for a better trigger setup for my G34. I use this pistol for both IDPA and duty, so I have to make sure that I keep it as reliable as possible. I also want to do it myself and I'm not ready to start hacking up the trigger bar.

I've tried just about every 3.5# connector out there with every type of spring arrangement and I thought they all suffered from the same problems. A lot of creep, kind of "mushy" feeling, longer reset than with the 5# connectors, and weak reset with a lighter pull.

I just fit a Ghost Tactical connector - 5# with a fitted over-travel stop. I also added a + trigger spring and heavier (6#) firing pin spring.

I like the way it feels. The trigger pull weight seems low for a 5# connector. I didn't use a trigger pull gauge (don't have one anymore) but it feels no heavier than the Ghost 3.5# connector. The take-up is very light and has a distinct second stage making take up on extension very easy. The let-off is very crisp (for a Glock) and the reset mimics a 1911. After take-up, the trigger feels amost exactly like an out-of-the-box SA Loaded 1911 trigger - in other words a middle of the road 1911 trigger. It feels like a very good trigger for my purposes.

I'll be at the range for two weeks straight with a new academy class, so I'll be able to put it to the test. I plan on running some drills with a timer and repeating them with different "swap out" trigger parts to see what real difference it makes.

Has anybody tried a similar setup?

[jailer252]

Well, you hit the key word there pretty hard there. Any gun carried for "DUTY" should be in the factory configuration period. With all factory parts. Being a LEO take advantage of the program glock offers and buy an additional G34 and experiment with that one. My carry glocks are all bone stock with all glock factory parts. My competition glocks are all worked over and all have some sort of 3.5 trigger. I have had great luck with Lone wolf connectors and 6lb trigger return springs. My competition guns also have the reduced weight firing plunger springs and the plunger itself are rounded over in a lathe. The connector itself and the rear of the trigger bar are polished to a mirror finish. That's pretty much it. My competition G17 has gotten me both my SSP and ESP master in a little over 3 yrs. I find that the 17 handles quicker than my 34.

This post has been edited by jailer252: 12 October 2009 - 05:00 PM

[Aircooled6racer]

Hello: I would keep your duty/factory setup and have another complete drop in trigger setup for comp use. I actually have 4 trigger setups I use for different things. I need one for my Mech-Tech so it goes bang everytime and I have one that is super light(under 2lbs) and 2 more somewhere in between the two. I have also tried the different connectors till I found the ones I like with different springs etc. Thanks, Eric

[Jman]

Tom,

Welcome to the forums!

Here's stuff I found with a quick search.

http://www.brianenos...2Bg34%2Btrigger

in summary...stock carry. Stock or Charlie Vanek for competition.


Jim

[Precision40]

jailer252, on Oct 12 2009, 06:59 PM, said:

I have had great luck with Lone wolf connectors and 6lb trigger return springs.

+1

My setup exactly and it's the best IMHO I've found without spending $200. Mirror polish all metal/metal contact surfaces and you'll LOVE the trigger. Crisp and clean all for under $20