Talk to me about Glock trigger upgrades - G48 edition

Will556 · May 20, 2020

Yeah, anytime someone asks about getting their first Glock or any handgun for that matter, I almost always refer to the 19. It’s the perfect size for ability to conceal but still large enough to fight with if ever needed. Once you get bitten by the “Glock-Bug”, you won’t be able to stop. Glock has the largest market for OEM and uprgade parts, so you’ll never be hard pressed to find parts when you need them (unlike Springfield Armory XD’s!). They’re also pretty easy to work on once you know what you’re doing and how all the parts interact with each other. I love my 34 trigger. The whole 34 system is made from factory Glock parts, they’ve just been modified.

Will556 · May 20, 2020

Cleck said:
What's up w/ that stippling? I had a Talon grip on my Shield, but that was basically a big sticker I heated up. Loved it, but I'm intrigued by yours

Yeah, that’s a custom stippling job I did myself. Took my Dremel to it and completely changed the shape of it and redid the previous stippling I had done to it. It’s a Gen. 4, so I removed all but the top finger groove, reshaped the top finger groove, gave it a double undercut, reshaped the front corner of the trigger guard, gave the interior of the trigger guard a glove bevel, carved in thumb index point on both sides, recessed all the borders of where the stippling begins. It was a time consuming process with lots of different sanding grits, bits, and sweat lol. The frame was also Cerakoted that OD Green, the frame is the factory black. Then I took my wood burner/soldering iron and created the texture on the inside of the lines I created. It’s also stippled underneath the double undercut for better grip with the support hand.

Criticalt · May 20, 2020

Cleck said:
Fuck's sake Will, those are beautiful! I love the look of those. I like the little notch at the end for sure.

No doubt, and I'm not expecting to become a better shooter by adding these parts, that's for sure.

I was a big anti-Glock person until I said fuck it, why am I going against my principles of being function over form guy? I went and shot a 19 and a 21 and almost ordered the 19, then tried the 48 and it was exactly what I wanted over my Shield - slightly bigger, fills the hand more, works. The shitty sights had to go though, haha.

I am considering getting better sights for my Glock. The stock sights work fine but where I shoot in my yard im usually shooting into the shade so the sights ca be hard to see. Im thinking fiber optic.

Edwardteach72 · May 21, 2020

Cleck said:
Where did you get yours? I'm looking on Midway bc Agency says they carry their triggers, but I can't find what I'm looking for there.

Oh man it was 4 years ago, it may have been brownells or I'm not sure. Let me do some looking

Edwardteach72 · May 21, 2020

So I'm not sure if they have one for the 48. My bad

Edwardteach72 · May 21, 2020

Cleck said:
I guess it's the same as the 43. I can find all the metal ones, but no polymer ones yet. I'll keep looking. If not, then I'll go with the Overwatch, but I really like that little ledge

Yea looks like the polymer version is mainly to go with their "syndicate" build which is off the p80 frame and they arent doing slime line versions (43/43x/48)

Will556 · May 21, 2020

Cleck said:
Ok, thanks for that bit o knowledge. Decision time! Ledge vs polymer, haha

@Cleck Which exact trigger are you looking for?

Edwardteach72 · May 21, 2020

Cleck said:
If one exists - a polymer for the 43/48, whether Agency or Overwatch. If can't find one, then I'll suck it up and go for the TAC from Overwatch, I really like that little lip on the edge.

It looks like Overwatch has the polymer, but no lip on the polymer like Ed's. If I read Ed's comment correctly, no polymer exists from Agency for the slim 43/48.

Both makers have a ledge (like the TAC) for a fee. Looks like Overwatch can be ordered right from their site.

Edit: I think that really just answers my question - just go w/ Overwatch and decide what's more important - price or feature.

To be fair I have the metal agency trigger with the lip,

Will556 · May 21, 2020

Cleck said:
If one exists - a polymer for the 43/48, whether Agency or Overwatch. If can't find one, then I'll suck it up and go for the TAC from Overwatch, I really like that little lip on the edge.

It looks like Overwatch has the polymer, but no lip on the polymer like Ed's. If I read Ed's comment correctly, no polymer exists from Agency for the slim 43/48.

Both makers have a ledge (like the TAC) for a fee. Looks like Overwatch can be ordered right from their site.

Edit: I think that really just answers my question - just go w/ Overwatch and decide what's more important - price or feature.

Yeah, it doesn’t seem that there is a polymer version for the 43/48. Guess you’ll just have to go all in and spend the extra money on the aluminum version.

Will556 · Sep 10, 2020

Will555 said:
Yeah, it doesn’t seem that there is a polymer version for the 43/48. Guess you’ll just have to go all in and spend the extra money on the aluminum version.

@Cleck Not sure if you ever decided on a trigger but they finally released a polymer version of the Overwatch trigger for the 43/48.Overwatch Precision Polymer DAT for Glock Pistols

Will556 · Sep 25, 2020

Cleck said:
After Wednesday's finale, I feel better about shooting. I don't know if I just had a good day or if it's starting to come together, but I feel the grip work and new sights have been very helpful.

Hopefully this is the last thing to make this run just a little better for me. Couldn't wait, especially at that price. Just gonna have to deal w/ the no lip at the bottom. Maybe it won't be an issue.

Had to throw the forum a bone

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Will556 · Sep 25, 2020

Cleck said:
After Wednesday's finale, I feel better about shooting. I don't know if I just had a good day or if it's starting to come together, but I feel the grip work and new sights have been very helpful.

Hopefully this is the last thing to make this run just a little better for me. Couldn't wait, especially at that price. Just gonna have to deal w/ the no lip at the bottom. Maybe it won't be an issue.

Had to throw the forum a bone

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You should have let me know you were gonna get it, I could have given you a coupon code for a few buckaroos off. It’s all good though, wouldn’t have saved a fortune. In the end you got a nice trigger to work with.

Will556 · Sep 25, 2020

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Cleck said:
Since Overwatch is out of their 4.5 pound ghost/minus connector, should I just stick w/ the stock one, or go for the 3.5 pound double diamond version from the Glock store? I don't wanna do too much to the gun, but I do want the trigger to run as smoothly as possible. I think part of my shooting issues are w/ stock triggers, I feel I shoot my 1911 a little bit better, and that has a custom trigger on it from RIA.

@Will555 Ah, damn! Oh well! Maybe for the next one, haha

I actually really like the factory Glock minus connector. I do have a nice polish job on it. The polish job just make the full travel of the trigger press very smooth, I don’t change any of the geometry on it. I have the factory Glock minus connector in my Glock 34. My 26 has the Taran Tactical Grand Master connector in it and it’s definitely a rolling break instead of a very defined wall. It’s something you would have to feel to see if you preferred.

Will556 · Sep 25, 2020

Cleck said:
Ahh, ok. Maybe I'll hold off for now and see how I like the new trigger setup before making anymore decisions.

Where would I find one though?

I just happened to look around and found a few places that have them in stock. Overwatch has an upgraded version with the NP3 coating on it. NP3 Glock OEM Minus Connector

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Will556 · Sep 25, 2020

Cleck said:
Says it's not compatible w/ the 42 or 43. If it doesn't specifically say it won't fit the 48, you think it's g2g or no? I see a lot of products for the 43 and 48 interchangeable w/ each other

Ah shitttt, I forgot it was for your 43/48. Problem fixed... Glock G43/G42/G43x/G48 NP3'ed OEM Minus Connector

Edwardteach72 · Oct 1, 2020

Cleck said:
feed ramp (I think?) it was cake. @Will555

Locking block

Will556 · Oct 1, 2020

Cleck said:
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Got them all put in the gun today, what an easy process. Once I figured out how to pull the feed ramp (I think?) it was cake. Didn't even need a punch, just some small screwdrivers.

Initial thoughts are that it definitely feels nicer. Easier to pull, less effort. Didn't lighten it too much, but smoother and nicer. Can't wait to shoot it.

Thanks for the help finding everything, @Will555

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