Lone Wolf's new" -" connector
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Im not even sure what all this talk about "." and "-" connectors even means. I know I installed a ghost 3.5lb connector on my gun, I know all about the different manufacturers and their weight ratings and all that, but have no idea what this dot and dash connector stuff means. Are you guys typing in morse code to confuse me? Is there something on the connector that can show which one it is? And what is the difference?
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The '-' and '.' is what Glock calls them. Aftermarket connectors usually won't have the same markings (if any). The '.' connector is VERY new, just coming out in the last few months.
http://www.realguns.com/images/connetrselcfrlght.jpg
- At top is a stock connector
- Middle is '-' connector, has the mark on it, you can see it if slide off. Orignally was called 3.5lb connector, but Glock later changed to 4.5lb connector
- Bottom is ghost rocket. They call it a 3.5lb connector
The Glock 8lb connector will have a '+' symbol there.
There is no connector that will give you a 3.5# trigger pull with a connector change only. The after market connectors were following Glock in calling them 3.5# connectors. Glock corrected their term to 4.5# or - connector and the after market kept the term 3.5# connectors so many of us use the term - connector for all the 4.5# connectors. The new Glock . connector is a 5.0# connector which is also a minus so I will have to start using 4.5#, 5.0#, 5.5# for more than 99% of the Glock shooters. And 8.0# for the -1% that like a heavier than normal trigger.
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I swapped a regular LWD "-" for a new coated one. I also swapped to a 6lb trigger spring. Honestly I can't tell a difference either. I shot it about 200rnds with new connector then took it back apart and polished all internals except the new connector. Very little difference. I guess next will be a titanium safety plunger and a 4.5# striker spring
NO difference....I just received 2 of these 'NEW' connectors (did not polish) and swapped out my old LWD 3.5 (polished) in 2 Glock 19's...NO difference
Good so it isn't me then. If I had known this I wouldn't have bought the newer Lone Wolfs and would have stayed with the original Lone Wolfs. :dunno:
The only thing I could see different in the Old vs New connector was that the new connector has a different finish (that you are not to polish)....I could see no change in anything else.
I think polishing the old connector works as well as whatever the new finish is......
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You might save a couple of $$$ by trying a low power striker safety spring instead of the safety itself. Just IMO, but the spring is like $3 and the titanium safety is $20+ isn't it?
I also feel pretty certain you'll notice the most difference with the 4# striker spring. I had done as you. Replaced the connector, low-power safety spring, 6# trigger spring and polished everything. Still not quite as light as I would have liked.
Replaced the striker spring and noticed a BIG difference. YMMV, but I think this is the way to get a noticeable change.
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I'll buy them from you... PM me.
To be objective, you cannot trust your finger. You need a trigger pull gauge, and some blinded testing.
To be objective, you cannot trust your finger. You need a trigger pull gauge, and some blinded testing.
I'll sell you my old Lone Wolf minus connectors. 5 bucks
I had the same experience...the one thing that makes the only real noticeable difference in trigger pull weight to me is the striker spring. I would recommend a 4.5lb spring from wolff as opposed to the 4lb. I had two light strikes with the 4lb...
I used a pull gauge. It's lighter, but the break sucks.
PM sent...
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I actually got 2 of them. Can't see a difference over the original LWD 3.5's in either my 21 or my 19.
ya,....had to try it myself, now I know the hype was just that....Hype
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