Glock pistols are some of the most popular “wonder nine” handguns out there today. Any Glock guy worth his salt knows it’s partly due to the handguns’ unparalleled modularity. Few other firearms offer shooters the ability to customize and accessorize their pistols like a Glock does.

Shooters looking to maximize their Glock’s accuracy need to start with their triggers. A gun’s trigger is where a human interfaces with a firearm, and it does a lot of the firearm’s heavy lifting. As a result, upgrading a Glock’s trigger is the fastest way to boost its performance.

However, the sheer amount of aftermarket parts available for Glocks can overwhelm even seasoned shooters and builders. That’s why we’ve assembled this guide to the best Glock triggers on the market.

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What To Look for in a Glock Trigger

A Glock is a great handgun in many ways. But let’s be real here: the stock trigger is not one of them.

The mushy, 6-pound uptake and limp break of stock Glock triggers definitely leaves something to be desired.

Instead of just accepting defeat, find a trigger that fixes these problems. Replacing a standard Glock trigger with one that provides a smooth uptake and crisp break will improve the gun’s overall accuracy and effective range. You want a definitive, tactile reset, which will also help you tighten your groupings with better follow-up shots.

That said, reliability is still paramount. You don’t want to sacrifice your Glock’s well-known dependability just to upgrade the trigger. If the gun doesn’t fire when you pull the bang switch, it’s just a glorified paperweight.

Choosing the Right Trigger for Your Needs

Before you even consider buying a new Glock trigger, determine why you want to upgrade your pistol. Generally, pistols have three common uses: competition, concealed carry/self-defense, and recreation. Each of these use cases requires a different trigger.

Pull weight is one of the main quantifiable variables of a Glock trigger. Note that there is no “right” trigger weight that’s perfect for every situation. Instead, base trigger weight depends on the use case.

Before buying a trigger, make sure it will be effective for your intended use.

Look for Ease of Installation

This is one variable in Glock triggers that many shooters overlook. The greatest Glock trigger in the world won’t be very useful if it’s not actually installed in the gun.

Installing Glock triggers generally isn’t a difficult gunsmithing maneuver. All you really need to do is punch out a few pins, remove the previous trigger group, replace it with the new one, and re-insert the pins.

However, some triggers require a little more work. Make sure you know what you’re getting into before you drop money on a Glock trigger.

Best Glock Triggers for Accuracy and Precision

Now that we’ve explored some general factors to consider when looking at Glock triggers, let’s check out some specific fire control groups. Here are five of our favorite upgraded triggers for Glock pistols.

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Agency Arms Drop-In Trigger

Best All-Around Glock Trigger Upgrade

For a great all-around alternative to the standard Glock trigger, the Agency Arms Drop-In Trigger is a great choice. It fixes many of the standard Glock trigger problems without completely re-inventing the wheel.

One of the features we really like about the Agency Arms trigger is its flat safety. A standard Glock trigger safety juts out of the trigger shoe at an angle. This can cause a shooter to unintentionally pull their sights off-target as they squeeze the trigger.

With the Agency Arms trigger, consistent, precise shots are extremely easy. Just pull directly back, so the gun’s sights don't veer off target unexpectedly.

Take note that the Agency Arms Drop-In Trigger can sometimes fail to reset when the slide racks. This reduces its overall reliability, making it better-suited for a competition or recreation glock than a self-defense weapon.

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Zev Technologies Pro Trigger Kit

Best Competition Glock Trigger

If you’re looking for one of the lightest Glock trigger groups out there, Zev Technologies has you covered. The company is synonymous with aftermarket Glock parts (notably slides) and their Pro Trigger Kit lives up to their reputation.

What really makes Zev Technologies Pro Triggers stand out is their smooth, crisp, light trigger pull. Clocking in at about 3 pounds, it’s easy to blast off accurate shots and quick follow-ups with this fire control group.

Another great aspect of Zev Glock Triggers is their riveted trigger pad. This robust design makes Zev Triggers some of the longest-lasting fire control groups out there.

Zev Technologies Pro Triggers are more customizable than other entries on this list, coming in both flat and curved varieties. This allows a shooter to choose whichever shape feels comfortable to them, providing unrivaled customization.

Shooters that want to gear their Glock towards competition shooting should definitely consider the Zev Technologies Pro Trigger Kit.

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Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger

Best Glock Trigger for Training and Recreational Shooting

Like the Agency Arms Trigger, the Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger solves one of the Glock’s triggers main problems: pulling shots wide to the left or right. Since the trigger shoe allows a shooter to squeeze directly back into the frame, shots stay on-target.

On Overwatch Precision’s website, the company states that the TAC Trigger can reduce pre-travel by up to 20%. This seems like a bit of an arbitrary number to us, but the TAC Trigger definitely does away with a lot of the “mushiness” inherent to Glock triggers. While you won’t mistake this trigger for a single-action fire control group like a 1911, it’s noticeably much crisper than most Glock triggers.

One thing to note about Overwatch Precision TAC Triggers is that they (like any aftermarket trigger) aren’t as reliable as fire control groups made by Glock themselves. There are rare reports of the trigger failing to reset.

Thanks to this combination of features, the Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger makes a great addition to any Glock used for self-defense or recreational shooting.

(Source: www.apextactical.com)

Apex Tactical Action Enhancement Kit

Best Glock Trigger for Self-Defense

With its Glock Action Enhancement Kit, Apex Tactical has built one of the best all-around replacements for Glocks available today.

Like other entries on this list, Apex Tactical’s trigger kit replaces the mushy, messy Glock trigger with a much shorter, crisper pull. It also has a short and noticeable reset, turning the Glock into a more effective weapon.

The Action Enhancement Kit replaces a Glock’s standard trigger with a center mounted pivoting safety. This allows the trigger to keep using Glock’s Safe Action system, making it one of the most reliable and dependable triggers out there.

If you’re looking for a trigger for a self-defense gun, Apex Tactical’s Action Enhancement Kit is the real deal.

(Source: store.glock.us)

Glock Precision Trigger

Most Reliable Trigger Upgrade

Glock has been building tupperware pistols since the ‘80s, but the company only recently began selling upgraded trigger kits. Introduced at SHOT Show in 2023, the Glock Precision Trigger is the company’s answer to the smorgasbord of aftermarket triggers out there.

The Glock Precision Trigger has a flat face and trigger safety, which improves accuracy and makes long-range shots easy. The trigger’s faster reset also makes it easier to blast off consecutive shots quickly.

One interesting feature of the Glock Precision Trigger is that it fully resets without needing to rack the slide. This is a stark difference from the standard Glock trigger, which requires the slide to move before it resets.

The nice thing about the Glock Precision Trigger system is that it’s made by Glock. That makes it the single most reliable trigger on this list. Shooters can rest easy knowing that their Glock will always fire when they need it to — provided they lubricate it every 200 rounds (per the instruction booklet).

FAQ

Have more questions about Glock trigger upgrades? Chances are, you’re not alone. Here are some of the most common questions we hear about Glock trigger upgrades.

How Do You Install a Glock Trigger?

Installing a Glock trigger is actually a fairly easy gunsmithing procedure. Here’s how to do it.

1. Make sure the gun isn’t loaded: Visually confirm the gun is empty.
2. Remove the slide: Pull the slide back with one hand and use the other to pull downward on the slide lock. Then, let the slide move forward and remove it from the frame.
3. Remove the three retaining pins and locking block: Use a punch or dowel to remove the locking block, trigger, and trigger housing pins. Then, take the locking block out of the frame. Using leverage makes this easier.
4. Remove the old fire control group: The trigger, connector, and trigger housing can now all be removed from the frame.
5. Replace the fire control group and reassemble: Install your new trigger group and perform the disassembly process in reverse. Once you’ve put the gun back together, rack the slide and pull the trigger a few times to make sure everything works correctly.

Voila, you’re officially a gunsmith!

What Is the Standard Trigger Pull on a Glock?

Standard Glock triggers usually have a pull weight around 6 pounds. This may vary from gun to gun, ranging between 5.5 and 6.5 pounds. The Glock Performance Trigger features a lighter pull weight, usually between 4 and 5 pounds.

Are Used Triggers Okay?

While you can upgrade your Glock with a used trigger, we don’t recommend it. Simply put, you have no idea what a trigger’s previous owner has put it through. They may have fired thousands of rounds through it, or they may have modified it. Instead, stick with new production triggers.

How Do I Know If a Trigger Will Fit My Glock?

Determining whether a trigger will fit your specific Glock is pretty straightforward. You just need to know your Glock’s model number and generation (between 1 and 5). Most manufacturers will allow you to select your model number and generation while buying a trigger, and they’ll also display it somewhere on the trigger’s packaging.

Do I Really Need a New Trigger?

Good question. Maybe not. If you’re buying a new trigger to solve a specific problem, be sure the trigger is the right solution and that you truly understand the problem before you drop money on something that will require hard work to install.

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Bottom Line

Remember to choose a trigger based on your use case. If you just buy a trigger because you think it’s cool, you may end up making your gun worse for its intended use.

Also remember that your gun isn’t going to shoot itself. To become effective with your Glock, you need to practice with it. Otherwise, all its bells and whistles won’t amount to anything when you actually need to pull the trigger!

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