{"id":53692,"date":"2016-02-27T17:20:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-27T22:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=53692"},"modified":"2016-02-27T17:20:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T11:20:48","slug":"glock-trigger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/glock-trigger\/","title":{"rendered":"Trigger Recall : Understanding the GLOCK Trigger"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GLOCK\u2019s domination of the handgun market is the envy of all of its competitors, yet there\u2019s a controversial element of the GLOCK design: the trigger. So how does the GLOCK trigger really work?<\/p>\n

Safe Action Trigger<\/h2>\n

In designing their trigger system, GLOCK engineers went with as simple a system as possible to reduce parts to an absolute minimum. They incorporated three safeties in the design to protect against accidental discharges, or in the language of the gun community \u201cnegligent discharges\u201d (NDs).<\/p>\n

And yet the forums are still populated with horror stories of NDs. So what’s the story? Who takes the blame, GLOCK or the negligent user?<\/p>\n

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As you can see from the accompanying schematic, there is a safety lever on the trigger which locks the trigger from moving to the rear unless pressure is applied to the face of the trigger safety to move the blocking arm up and out of the way (1). This is a source of controversy that we\u2019ll discuss in a minute. The second safety is a plunger which blocks the firing pin from moving forward to contact the primer unless the trigger is pulled (2). Finally, a shoe at the rear of the trigger bar rests on a shelf blocking the firing pin from moving until the trigger is pulled (3). This makes the gun highly drop-proof. No matter how the gun lands or the nature of the surface, even on pavement or a hard floor, the firing pin is prevented from moving as long as the trigger isn\u2019t depressed.<\/p>\n

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And after the successful pull.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The end result is a safe, modern firearm with a trigger that is always ready to fire without consciously having to move a manual thumb safety lever to the fire position. The trigger pull is light with a short trigger stroke, and the trigger weight is the same for each shot. It has been found that this trigger system reduces the amount of training time needed to become proficient with the gun, improves accuracy of shot placement, and simplifies the manual of arms. As an added benefit, fewer moving parts means greater reliability.<\/p>\n

Law enforcement agencies, as well as consumers the world over, love the dependability and ease of use that GLOCK represents. This is obvious in the sales numbers and the big share of market that GLOCK enjoys. Still it hasn\u2019t reduced the ongoing controversy over this revolutionary trigger system.<\/p>\n

Check out the forums and you\u2019ll see people arguing over whether the GLOCK trigger is single action (SA) or double action only (DAO). They just can\u2019t seem to decide who is right and GLOCK has contributed to the confusion by selling their guns to military and government agencies which required DAO guns. Well you\u2019re about to get the definitive answer.<\/p>\n

Is the GLOCK SA or DAO? The correct answer is \u2013 NO!<\/h2>\n

That\u2019s right, it\u2019s neither. GLOCK calls it the Safe Action Trigger but that\u2019s just marketing speak. In actuality, it\u2019s a hybrid. The movement of the slide combined with internal springs partially cocks the firing pin, more accurately called the striker. If it cocked the striker all the way, then it would be a SA because all the trigger would do was release the striker to move forward and strike the firing pin. If the trigger pull cocked the striker all the way before releasing it to fire, then it would be DAO. In reality, the movement of the slide partially cocks the striker and the pull of the trigger completes it, so it\u2019s a little of both.<\/p>\n

In practice, the GLOCK functions like a SA pistol. The trigger pull is about 5 \u00bd pounds with a short stroke and a quick reset. That\u2019s SA territory. Also, you don\u2019t get a second strike capability the way you do with a typical DAO pistol. In other words, because the trigger doesn\u2019t fully cock the action, you can\u2019t just pull the trigger again if the round doesn\u2019t fire on the first try. (Well, you can, but it won\u2019t do anything.)<\/p>\n

Is it safe?<\/h2>\n

Which brings us to our second controversy. Since it has a light trigger and requires just a short stroke to fire, people ask, does it really have a safety. Again, the answer isn\u2019t a simple yes or no. It does have a safety. It\u2019s that little lever sticking out the face of the trigger. However, practically speaking, does it do what you want a safety to do? If you want to prevent the gun from firing should you inadvertently pull the trigger, it doesn\u2019t do that. Some pundits say, \u201cwell then don\u2019t pull the trigger until you want to shoot something! Duh.\u201d While that\u2019s good advice, it\u2019s just incomplete (as well as ignorant of the vagaries of life). There have been numerous instances of people being shot without intentionally pulling the trigger. In fact, they didn\u2019t have their finger anywhere near the trigger.<\/p>\n

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The full story here is available from itstactical.com<\/a>, and dives deep into the details. But we will summarize. Take a look at the accompanying photo. This man didn\u2019t pull the trigger. He wasn\u2019t even touching the gun. But he still got shot. Why? Because he was negligent in his choice of holster.<\/p>\n

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Check out how the leather has deformed and is now leaning in on the trigger.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The leather was soft (or had softened with oils from regular use) and when he holstered his gun, it formed a crease which pressed against the face of the trigger. Then when he twisted around to fasten his seat belt, the gun went off.<\/p>\n

This is admittedly an unusual case, but NDs while holstering are fairly common with GLOCK type triggers. Usually it\u2019s the retention strap on the holster or an article of clothing that gets inside the trigger guard and pulls the trigger. In fact, there\u2019s only one situation for NDs with GLOCKs that\u2019s more common than this: cleaning.<\/p>\n

Pull the trigger to disassemble.<\/h2>\n

To field strip a GLOCK for cleaning, you must pull the trigger in order to remove the slide assembly. The correct procedure, of course, is to remove the magazine and clear the chamber FIRST. Evidently, some people have trouble doing this. And not just inexperienced civilians.<\/p>\n

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Results of the negligent discharge of a GLOCK. Not a good day. Thanks to the individual who uploaded this photo of himself so others could appreciate what\u2019s at stake. If you want more of this one, you can read about it here: https:\/\/www.usconcealedcarry.com\/two-minute-safety-reminder-glock-safe-action-pistols\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the New York Police Department 2011 report of weapons discharges (https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwiq7Ob0oofLAhWFOyYKHUc6BYUQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%2Fnypd%2Fdownloads%2Fpdf%2Fanalysis_and_planning%2Fnypd_annual_firearms_discharge_report_2011.pdf&usg=AFQjCNG0nPs-LF_l-yJhcC5M4KxakjNERg&cad=rjt<\/a>), there were 13 unintended discharges or NDs. They concluded, \u201cwith regard to officers experiencing unintentional discharges while loading or unloading their own firearms, 75 percent of such incidents involved Glocks. Their overrepresentation in this category has been seen consistently over the past five years: since 2007, there have been 31 incidents in which officers unintentionally discharged their own firearms during loading\/unloading, and 22 of those incidents\u201471 percent\u2014have involved Glocks. This most likely stems from the fact that a person disassembling a Glock must depress the trigger to do so.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

NYPD employs a number of different pistols. I don\u2019t know how many are GLOCKs, but they were obviously over-represented in NDs indicating a problem. To put things in perspective, there are 35,000 officers in the NYPD so this is not a large amount. About 0.037% or 0.00037 of the total officers. Still, any ND is one too many, especially considering that a number of the NDs resulted in injuries, although fortunately no one died. They concluded the higher than normal number of NDs with GLOCKS \u201c\u2026likely stems from the fact that a person disassembling a Glock must depress the trigger to do so.<\/em>\u201d I know I already said that but it bears repeating.<\/p>\n

Numerous reports indicate a higher than normal number of negligent discharges with GLOCK pistols. These NDs are primarily when holstering a weapon or during disassembly. So does this make GLOCKs dangerous to own and carry? Absolutely not.<\/p>\n

Let’s rephrase that, just so everyone hears it. Safe handling of firearms is a personal responsibility. I’m well aware that accidents happen, but these design elements are not accidents. GLOCKs work the way they do, and that’s why so many of us love the guns. But you must learn when, where, why, and how they are dangerous–like every other gun you would own.<\/p>\n

How to Prevent Negligent Discharges<\/h2>\n

Close examination of every ND reveals true negligence on the part of the individual experiencing the ND. I know of no instance where and ND was the result of a failure of any part of a GLOCK. I think my personal experience with a GLOCK is more indicative of the overall cohort of GLOCK owners. I\u2019ve fired thousands of rounds through a GLOCK 19. The bulk of those rounds were during close quarters combat (CQB) training where the gun was drawn and holstered repeatedly. Furthermore, the gun was operated in challenging conditions, with covering garments, while moving and shooting in just about every position you can imagine. Not only did I never have a ND, but I never had a single malfunction. Not one.<\/p>\n

The secret to avoiding negligent discharges with a GLOCK is to<\/p>\n

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  1. always follow the primary rules of gun handling \u2013 never place your finger on the trigger until you\u2019re ready to shoot, never point any gun, loaded or not, at anything you don\u2019t want to destroy, and treat every gun as if it\u2019s loaded \u2013 (OK, I know there are 4 rules \u2013 \u201cBe sure of your target, what\u2019s in front of it, and what\u2019s behind it\u201d – or 12 or 18 depending on how many lawyers are involved, but for those who aren\u2019t completely brain dead, these will keep you from shooting someone you don\u2019t intend to when routinely handling your gun) —<\/li>\n
  2. always carry in a quality holster, never stick a GLOCK into the waistband of your pants, and never stick a bare GLOCK into a pocket. Some people carry GLOCKs in appropriate holsters in pockets and inside the waistband. I\u2019m not saying that\u2019s wrong but, speaking for myself, I will never carry a GLOCK that way. I also don\u2019t use a holster with a retention strap to carry a GLOCK.<\/li>\n
  3. When holstering, ensure that your garments are well clear of the gun and holster. Toggles and drawstrings on the bottom of jackets have caused NDs. I cut them off. Also holster carefully, never slamming the gun into the holster.<\/li>\n
  4. And always, ALWAYS, clear the chamber after dropping the magazine before you field strip your gun.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I have never had an ND. Please don\u2019t think I\u2019m bragging, I\u2019m not. Yes, I\u2019m very careful to always adhere to the rules of safe gun handling, but, with the number of times and different circumstances in which I\u2019ve handled guns, I have to credit good luck as well. We\u2019re all human and humans are imperfect beings. No one is immune to brain farts. Focus on the three primary rules of safe gun handling so that if you do screw up, you\u2019ll at least not hurt anything but your pride. The NYPD officers who shot themselves in the above example screwed up on more than one of the rules. They failed to clear the chamber and they failed to avoid pointing the gun at something they didn\u2019t want to destroy. Mistakes happen. They always will, no matter how safe we try to make our tools. The two things that will save you when you do make a mistake are 1. Following the three main rules of gun safety, and 2. Training. Although training gets short shrift in gun blogs and magazines, it\u2019s the best way to develop the right muscle memory so that you\u2019re as safe as you can be, even if your brain isn\u2019t firing on all cylinders.<\/p>\n

    The Verdict<\/h2>\n

    So now you know how the outstanding GLOCK trigger works. This trigger system has helped propel GLOCK to the elevated position they enjoy in today\u2019s market. While there are safety related trade-offs, GLOCKS are as safe as the person running the gun. Enjoy all the benefits that this exceptional family of guns deliver while being smart about it. Obey the rules of safe gun handling, use quality holsters, and train hard.<\/p>\n

    Happy shooting and be safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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