Hello all
Glock Newb here. I'm just doing a few mods to my new G29 and I'm wondering if increasing the spring weight to the firing pin will help to lighten the trigger pull (as advertised). I have read a few different things on the internet.
Thanks
Reducing the firing pin spring weight will reduce trigger pull weight. BUT doing so can cause light primer strikes. When the trigger is forward, the firing pin is partially cocked. As you pull the trigger, you're pulling the firing pin further back against the tension of the firing pin spring until the firing pin releases, so using the lighter firing pin spring will reduce trigger pull weight.
Using a stronger trigger spring can also reduce trigger pull weight, BUT then you run the risk of the slide failing to return to full battery. The trigger spring pulls the trigger bar up and to the rear to allow the firing pin lug to catch it again as the slide returns forward. Because the trigger spring pulls the trigger bar up and to the rear, it actually aids you in pulling the trigger.
Thanks for replying I was a little tired when I posted this... I want a lighter trigger pull and reduce the amount of pre-travel as well. I bought a Ghost Ultimate 3.5 connetor (but I think I should have bought the Ghost Rocket). I also bought a spring kit which comes with a 6.0 lb firing pin spring, 6.0 lb trigger spring and also a reduced firing pin safety plunger spring.
Just a few questions
1.. with the 6.0 lb firing pin spring help me with my lighter trigger pull or just give me the oppisete results?
2.. does the Ghost Rocket help with the pre-travel of the trigger.. it doesn't seem like the Ultimate does at all.
Thanks again for your time.
No it does not. The only aftermarket product I'm aware of that will reduce pre-travel in a Glock is the ZevTech Glockwork Fulcrum trigger w/trigger bar. It has two screws in the trigger, one that you adjust for pre-travel and another that you adjust for over-travel.
Thanks for the info. It has never been explained to me that the pre travel is needed for the drop safety and firing pin safety. I did watch both videos and thanks for the links. In the 2nd video the pre travel is very minimal and that is what I'm looking for but do you think it is enough for a carry weapon?
It's a matter of preference in my opinion. As long as the trigger guard remains covered while carrying, the trigger safety has enough pre-travel to function and the trigger is not touched until the sights are on target or at least pointed in a safe direction it's safe in my opinion.
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