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What is Glock trigger pull weight?

What is Glock trigger pull weight?

All full-sized and compact Glocks have a trigger pull measuring approximately twenty-four newtons, or 5.39 pounds, versus twenty-eight newtons of force, or 6.29 pounds of force for smaller, concealed carry Glock handguns.

How heavy is a Glock 17 trigger?

A perfect example would be a Glock 17 with a factory stock trigger that weighs approx 5 pounds and is the same for each shot, vs a Beretta M9 with a double action first trigger pull of approx 13 lbs and a 5 lb single action trigger for each shot after.

Is a 4 pound trigger good?

Experts in Glock pistols say that the ideal trigger weight is somewhere between 4 and 6 pounds, with variances on either side depending on personal preference and the firearm you are shooting.

What is the Glock New York trigger?

Product Description. The GLOCK “New York” trigger has its name from the New York Police Department. It facilitates officers changing from revolvers to pistols. This part increases trigger pull weight from factory standard 5.5 lb. to 8 lb.

How heavy is a Glock 17 in pounds?

The Glock 17 fully loaded weighs in at right under 2 pounds while the G19 weighs in at 29 oz which is only a 2 oz difference from the G17 full-size gun.

What makes a Glock trigger good?

THE BEST GLOCK TRIGGERS The ZEV triggers are competition and duty-oriented triggers. They reduce friction, lighten pull, and provide you with a clean let off and outstanding trigger reset. The ZEV triggers can be adjusted for pre-travel and over travel, so you can lock your trigger into your specific preferences.

What pistol has the best trigger pull?

IF you want the best trigger pull, a customized 1911 will have it (yes, 1911’s come in 9mm)….The best 9mm pistols in the US are:

  • Glock 19 (Gen 5)
  • Glock 43.
  • SIG Sauer P365.
  • SIG Sauer P320.
  • Walther PPQ M2.
  • Walther Q5 Match.
  • Walther PPQ Subcompact.
  • Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0.

Why do guns have 2 triggers?

The Two Triggers Serve as a Safety Purpose The biggest reason why Glock pistols have two triggers is that this serves as a safety mechanism. Even though the safety mechanisms of Glocks can vary slightly from handgun to handgun, most Glocks do not use the same safety features as traditional handguns.

Whats bigger Glock 19 or 17?

In fact, these handguns share many of the same exact parts… the only difference is that the Glock 19 is slightly smaller. It is considered the Compact Size Glock where the Glock 17 is considered the Full-Size Glock.

How much does a Glock trigger pull weigh?

The most famous example is the Glock New York trigger that weighs approx 8 lbs, and even worse is the New York plus that has a trigger pull weight of 12 lbs. Remember if your pistol weighs 2 lbs loaded, and you have an 8 pound trigger pull, it will take 4 times the loaded weight of the the handgun to make it fire.

How much does a Glock New York trigger cost?

Massad Ayoob, in the Gun Digest Book of Concealed Carry, advocates the New York trigger for the Glock. It increases the trigger pull from 5 to 8 pounds. In fact, the New York-2 (NY-2) trigger gives you an even heftier 11-pound pull. The part costs about $2 and installs in minutes.

How did the Glock New York Trigger get its name?

The GLOCK “New York” trigger has its name from the New York Police Department. It facilitates officers changing from revolvers to pistols. This part increases trigger pull weight from factory standard 5.5 lb. to 8 lb.

What should the weight of a pistol trigger be?

The following are my thoughts on the subject: > As a general rule, a serious use pistol should have a trigger no lighter than 4 pounds and ideally no more than 6 pounds.

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Ruth Doyle