Glock 43x trigger advice please

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December 30, 2019, 08:43 AM

GCE61

Take a look at GHOST parts for Glocks, they offer Connectors which reduce the felt pull as well as reduced power springs for the firing pin safety plunger and the firing pin (some call it the Striker).

Also, many folks do what is called a ".25 cent trigger job" which is gently polishing the internal parts to make the trigger pull smoother. (many vids on Utube)

December 30, 2019, 11:10 AM

AJF

https://occustomtriggers.com/m...B736.p3plqscsfapp001

I read a lot about these triggers before I bought.
So far works for me, but I have to admit, it is the only custom trigger I ever bought.

The flat option really makes a difference on the OC over stock.much more comfortable on the trigger finger

December 30, 2019, 11:25 AM

HRK

I had a Ghost Pro connector installed in my G48 which is the same frame as the 43X, it was custom fitted by a local gun smith, smoothed out the trigger significantly, not expensive at all.

December 30, 2019, 05:30 PM

Chuck Perry

I have a Ghost 3.5 connector and the Overwatch PolyDAT flat trigger in my G48. The Ghost with the stock trigger was lighter but still not perfect. Adding the PolyDAT made a big difference. The flat face, and less obtrusive trigger safety, really makes the pistol much more shootable. Both were drop in parts, less than $100 invested.

December 30, 2019, 05:56 PM

patw

I also agree that changing the trigger shoe out makes a world of difference with the trigger pull, even if it is only perceived. Years ago I bought one for one of my pistols and could not believe how much of a change it made without actually lowering the weight of the pull.

January 01, 2020, 07:57 AM

SIGfourme

The Glock is an amazing gun consisting of 34 parts.
Factory trigger bar and connector create the trigger pull. As GCE61 referred to the "25 cent trigger job"--just polishing theses components will lighten and smooth out the perceived trigger pull on a Glock. Taking down a Glock is not difficult--replacing the trigger bar and connector is drop in simple.
Option 1) Disassemble Glock--polish the trigger bar and connector with Flitz and buffing wheel on a Dremel.(DIY)
Option 2) Disassemble Glock-replace the connector with a replacement connector.(DIY or pay for install)
While the Glock is dissembled-replace the slide lock with an extended slide lock. Besides the Factory Glock trigger- my second upgrade would be the slide release. I find it difficult to release the slide, using the factory slide release.
The factory trigger bar and the factory connector come from the factory mass produced with rough surfaces. Just firing the gun over time with smooth out these areas.

January 01, 2020, 07:49 PM

gordynismo

quote:
Originally posted by x0225095:
Would usually suggest competition trigger spring combined with “-“ OEM connector.

Can’t find the spring for the 43x but here is the other half of the equation.....assuming this works for the 43x as well....

https://www.glockmeister.com/G.../productinfo/G33564/

I believe the 43, 43x, and 48 already come with an OEM minus connector. Per the all-knowing interwebs, some of the early 43's came with the heavier connector but could not meet the advertised 5.5lb pull. As a result, Glock replaced the heavier connector with the 33564 part #. Both my 43 and 48 came with the 33564 connector.

OP, Check the part number on the bottom tab of the connector to make sure. Changing the trigger shoe also helps. There are many to choose from and everybody will tell you the one they run is the absolute bast. I have Apex shoes and OEM trigger bars in all my Glocks. It is comfortable on the finger and works well for me. The trigger safety goes flush and does not stick out when engaging like the factory.

I have used extended slide releases before. I always found them uncomfortable on my right thumb during my grip. I also had a tendency to lower that thumb to avoid discomfort and ended up pushing up and engaging the slide release locking the slide back during a firing cycle. The wife on the other hand can't release the slide without one.

January 02, 2020, 09:08 AM

x0225095

quote:
Originally posted by gordynismo:
quote:
Originally posted by x0225095:
Would usually suggest competition trigger spring combined with “-“ OEM connector.

Can’t find the spring for the 43x but here is the other half of the equation.....assuming this works for the 43x as well....

https://www.glockmeister.com/G.../productinfo/G33564/

I believe the 43, 43x, and 48 already come with an OEM minus connector. Per the all-knowing interwebs, some of the early 43's came with the heavier connector but could not meet the advertised 5.5lb pull. As a result, Glock replaced the heavier connector with the 33564 part #. Both my 43 and 48 came with the 33564 connector.

OP, Check the part number on the bottom tab of the connector to make sure. Changing the trigger shoe also helps. There are many to choose from and everybody will tell you the one they run is the absolute bast. I have Apex shoes and OEM trigger bars in all my Glocks. It is comfortable on the finger and works well for me. The trigger safety goes flush and does not stick out when engaging like the factory.

I have used extended slide releases before. I always found them uncomfortable on my right thumb during my grip. I also had a tendency to lower that thumb to avoid discomfort and ended up pushing up and engaging the slide release locking the slide back during a firing cycle. The wife on the other hand can't release the slide without one.

Gordy is correct. Here is the descriptor for the part referenced above....

“....Most up to date connector offered by GLOCK that offers a significantly lighter trigger pull as opposed to the original G33215”.

If it’s out there somewhere in Glockland for the 43, 43x, 48 series, the heavier competition trigger spring will lighten the pull not make it heavier.