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Purchasing the Right Trigger for Your Glock

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Glock guns have been one of the most popular handguns around the globe. For those who own one, you may need to make improvements or replacements, which means getting aftermarket Glock triggers. If you are shopping for Glock triggers, you ought to get the best in the market to ensure that your gun works well or better. It would be unfortunate spending a lot of money on a trigger only for it to disappoint you when you need it the most. Nonetheless, it is never an easy feat to find the perfect trigger for your Glock as there are numerous manufacturers in the market apart from the parent Glock company that makes triggers. Here are some points to take into account to help you purchase the perfect trigger for your Glock.

Safety is a concern when purchasing triggers, and you wouldn’t want to check whether the option you are picking is safe. The trigger safety, firing pin, as well as the drop safety functions shouldn’t be tampered with to guarantee that the reliability and safety of your Glock are not compromised. Although online reviews are primarily subjective, they will assist you in determining whether a manufacturer makes safe and reliable triggers. Also, you can go through reports to learn whether a particular trigger has had any malfunctions. Reviews and reports will help you find out if a manufacturer emphasizes safety when designing their triggers. Understanding precisely how a Glock’s safety mechanism works will ensure you know whether a trigger will suit your needs.

 


Once you have identified a list of safe options, make sure you check at the trigger’s build quality and how they endure abuse, different conditions, as well as the test of time. Firing a bullet exerts a lot of force, and you’ll want a durable trigger. Pay attention to material choice, sorts of trigger bard, and trigger safety pivot pins. When it comes to materials, you have to choose polymer, aluminum, steel, copper, or titanium.
Safety, quality, and reliability of the trigger matter a lot; however, you should also consider ergonomics. The role of the trigger and the handgun will play a role in this area. What are you using your gun for? Is it for competition, self-defense, work/duty – or is the weapon a range queen? The edge breaks, pre-travel reduction, shape, surface finish, as well as shoe profile, will be different among manufacturers. The use of the trigger plus your person's physical features (figure thicknesses, the height of your grip, and digits’ length) will dictate whether a trigger will suit your needs or not. Pick a Glock trigger that offers the utmost comfort.


Finally, make sure that you also look at the cost before buying a trigger for your Glock. The price tag may, to some degree, reflect a trigger’s quality, and it may unquestionably correlate to the material used for its production. At times, parts and extras incorporated will also dictate price. Apart from that, the brand, a manufacturer’s profit margin target, as well as supply and demand, will affect a trigger’s price. Nonetheless, expensive doesn’t always correlate to the best, and the cheapest options at times may not be the poorest. The secret is to focus on your needs, and determine what price range you are willing to stick to.