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Tried a new apex trigger

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#1 ·
so I got some parts for my glock 23 gen 2. I put in a apex trigger with the 3rd gen trigger connector bar, installed a zev 3.5 lb connector and spring kit for the connector / plunger / striker spring. I also swapped to an apex low weight plunger and a glock extended slide stop and installed an extended slide lock release. I really like the trigger pull, not super light but very crisp and controllable.

I would recommend the apex glock trigger to anyone looking for a metal wider flatter trigger. I bought mine with the gen 3 glock trigger connector attached so I can easily swap it back if I want.
 
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I agree with Bucky, what I thought was the grooved trigger causing pain in my trigger finger, I now think it is the safety sticking out more than the trigger face.
I have long fingers, and learned to shoot a 1911 with just the tip of my finger, because I would be pushing shots to the left.
I have learned to shoot Glocks the same way, and the safety hurts after a while. I changed out a couple of triggers to a smooth face, and it didn't help much.
I don't want to get started buying new triggers for all my Glocks. Guess I need to start sanding and polishing trigger safeties.
 
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#11 ·
I shoot with the tip of my trigger finger as well. I thought it was the grooved trigger as well, but replaced it with a factory smooth trigger, and still got the discomfort after prolonged shooting. Perhaps this method of shooting is why the non-recessed trigger blade is effecting us more than others.

I tried sanding the trigger on my 19 and that seemed to work well, but still not as comfortable as the Apex. Still, the Apex isn't cheap, and it does scream "modified gun". (BTW: Let's not dirty this thread by debating the implications of that here. There is an ongoing thread to discuss your opinions on this. http://www.glocktalk.com/threads/ar...-shoot-someone-with-a-customized-gun.1650771/
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For most shooters with hands large enough to hold a Glock properly, it probably makes sense to vary position of the trigger finger. It's probably easiest to press the trigger straight back somewhere near the middle of the pad. And it's probably easiest to shoot fast splits up near the tip.

The unmodified trigger safety causes a number of problems. It's uncomfortable, gives negative feedback, is difficult to change indexes on, etc. You have to be careful about changing it if you're working with rules that restrict external modifications. But even in that case, you can make vast improvements in just a few minutes.
 
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At some point you shoot a bone stock glock again and the trigger feels like pulling a cat off of a screen door.
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At some point you shoot a bone stock glock again and the trigger feels like pulling a cat off of a screen door.
pthttht HAHAHAHAH! I like this one.

And I concur about the apex. I run them on all my carry weapons. x2 19s, and a 17. I run a zev on my competition gun. If you're looking for a more comfortable, and slightly smoother trigger that still uses OEM parts to maintain reliability, you can't beat the Apex.
 
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I agree with Bucky, what I thought was the grooved trigger causing pain in my trigger finger, I now think it is the safety sticking out more than the trigger face.
I have long fingers, and learned to shoot a 1911 with just the tip of my finger, because I would be pushing shots to the left.
I have learned to shoot Glocks the same way, and the safety hurts after a while. I changed out a couple of triggers to a smooth face, and it didn't help much.
I don't want to get started buying new triggers for all my Glocks. Guess I need to start sanding and polishing trigger safeties.
My trigger finger has a callous on it from the thing
 
#19 ·
so I got some parts for my glock 23 gen 2. I put in a apex trigger with the 3rd gen trigger connector bar, installed a zev 3.5 lb connector and spring kit for the connector / plunger / striker spring. I also swapped to an apex low weight plunger and a glock extended slide stop and installed an extended slide lock release. I really like the trigger pull, not super light but very crisp and controllable.

I would recommend the apex glock trigger to anyone looking for a metal wider flatter trigger. I bought mine with the gen 3 glock trigger connector attached so I can easily swap it back if I want.
I have the same trigger in my gen 4 Glock 23. A gunsmith friend of mine did it for me. I agree, very nice trigger
 
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Now I'm a bit concerned, I'm using one of the Polymer80 frames and I think the trigger well is slightly smaller. I wonder now if this trigger may be slightly too long due to it being flat. I'm sitting here in front of the gun store now waiting for them to open. Hopefully it will fit.
 
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so I got some parts for my glock 23 gen 2. I put in a apex trigger with the 3rd gen trigger connector bar, installed a zev 3.5 lb connector and spring kit for the connector / plunger / striker spring. I also swapped to an apex low weight plunger and a glock extended slide stop and installed an extended slide lock release. I really like the trigger pull, not super light but very crisp and controllable.

I would recommend the apex glock trigger to anyone looking for a metal wider flatter trigger. I bought mine with the gen 3 glock trigger connector attached so I can easily swap it back if I want.
Dropped in the Apex tactical trigger in both my 23 and 27. Love 'em, it has changed the entire feel of the trigger. I've always loved the flat trigger on 1911's, the Apex trigger gives a somewhat similar feel to my glocks. This, of course, is simply due to the changing of the geometry of the trigger itself. The trigger pull hasn't been lightened, it is just a smoother, better feel.
 
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How thick is the width of the triggers safety lever?

The Zev safety is way too wide and my finger sinks into it and it distracts me. It would also be nice if the safety bottomed out flat, and wouldn't sink farther in than the triggers face.

It looks thin enough:


If the safety lever is no thicker than the stock plastic one, guess who's idea that was?
 
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