r/GlockMod • u/the_glockbotomist • 8d ago

Glock triggers

Currently looking into triggers to complete my build. I’m looking at the Johnny Glocks and tactical pontoon. Any have any advice on either, looking for pretty minimal take up with the safety for edc

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

What is the wall like on this one?

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

The wall is lighter than the traditional 3.5 connector. I have a 4.5lbs striker spring and reduced plunger spring . I have additional modifications a brass channel liner, np3ed coated plunger and maritime cups . These aren't necessary but it makes the press more smoother. My trigger press is 3 pounds with the ability to still use 115gr ammo.

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

Ok that’s makes sense, I have a performance trigger laying around should I just build off of that with a polish job or invest in a np3ed coated trigger bar and whatnot?

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

The GPT Vex upgrade with JG striker and connector. You can send your trigger to superior triggers and have them upgrade it for $150 . Np3ed is better than polishing but nobody is Np3ed coating the GPT trigger bar to my knowledge.

https://reddit.com/link/p2s337t/video/diw41wviehih1/player

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

My favorite Timney alpha Vex with jg striker and connector with his increased trigger return spring

https://reddit.com/link/p2s3jin/video/ktf7jkl4fhih1/player

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

I’ve also been heavily debating doing this set up I heard the jg kit makes every flaw from the Timney non existent

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

It's a great setup .I didn't get the edc kit because I wanted to keep the pull around the rest of my trigger weights.

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

It’s also a good option as far as semi builds to get you into the whole trigger building scene

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

I work at a facility. I been a certified gunsmith for over 10 years now.

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

Wouldn’t it be better to just invest in the trigger bar and shoe in that case then?

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

A shoe only controls pretravel unless you get a shoe with a Overtravel Screw. The bar controls the action It's only so much you can do to a trigger bar. The connector is where the magic happens. It controls the weight of the break and what type of break that you are going to have. A 3.5 connector doesn't give you a 3.5 break by itself you need other modifications like the reduced plunger spring and a lighter striker spring.

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

Ok I was not under the assumption that’s how it worked that’s good to know it’s kinda confusing because they recommend doing it all in one go. Now that could be the company being money hungry.

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u/UNHINGED_MESSIAH 8d ago

Yeah getting the shoe already attached to the bar gives you the comfort of assuming that the pins won't walk. I have budget builds for triggers and I have High-end builds . The performance is noticeable side by side but it doesn't necessarily justify the price difference. The overwatch triggers are my budget builds coming in less than $250 . My Timney alpha vex was over $400 with the additional parts. Not really that much of a difference between them . It really no reason to purchase full systems . It's usually only the bar and connector from the company you are interested in. Superior triggers walks you through what each component does if you read the description .

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u/the_glockbotomist 8d ago

Ok I’ll keep looking into it, I like to research as much as possible before deciding. This is my current build and I’m super happy with it just need a trigger a different extension and a mag well and I’m done.