Best Glock Triggers [2018 Hands-On Tested]

There’s no doubt about Gaston Glock’s pistol, it’s a good gun. 

But can it be better?

Absolutely.

One of the most obvious improvements would be an upgraded trigger system.  There are roughly a million different upgrades for the trigger out there…so how do you choose?

That’s where we come in…we’ve bought, used, and tested the most popular triggers over thousands of rounds.

Best Glock Triggers

• Best Bang-For-The-Buck: Apex Tactical
• Editor’s Choice: Zev Fulcrum Ultimate
• Runner-Up: Velocity Arms
• Lightest Pull: Overwatch Precision

Obligatory disclaimer that you should have a qualified gunsmith install and test all this stuff.

1. Stock Glock with 25 Cent Trigger Job & 3.5 lb Connector

Let’s establish a baseline trigger.

Many will say to get a better Glock trigger you just have to shoot it.  And they are right.

Thousands and thousands of rounds (or dry-fire) will polish up the internals and make the trigger much better.  Not custom 1911 level…but better than when you bought it.

We cover how to do the infamous Glock 25 Cent Trigger Job with some polishing compound and Dremel.

Another affordable upgrade I do is upgrading the stock 5 lb connector with a Lone Wolf or Ghost 3.5 lb connector.  If you built a Polymer80 Glock with a Lone Wolf frame kit…you already have the 3.5 lb connector.

Doing both in my G19 brings the trigger pull down from around 6 lb 6 oz to 5 lb 4 oz and makes it much crisper and with a smoother reset.  Perfect for general purpose and maintaining the stock safeties.

Here’s a quick video on the first pull and reset so we have a baseline for the others.

Perfectly manageable but still room for improvement!

2. Apex Tactical Glock Enhancement Trigger

Apex is well known for improving the turd of a trigger that comes on Smith and Wesson M&Ps, especially the first models that hit the streets.  Obviously, they’ve expanded, or they wouldn’t be on this list.  

Apex’s Glock Enhancement Trigger came out a few years ago and is one of the most affordable drop-in trigger systems.

When I say drop-in trigger…I mean it.

It’s a self-contained system with a trigger, trigger bar, and disconnector all built together.  You remove your standard Glock guts and fill in the blank.  It’s a very simple installation process and very convenient.

The Apex trigger gives you a quick stop initially so you know when to ease and squeeze the trigger.  There’s some minor pull before a clean break.

Also, a much shorter reset that’s followed by the similar pull and clean break again.

Red not doing it for you…they have purple and black too.

One big difference is the flat-faced trigger that still maintains the safety features of the standard Glock.  I definitely like flat-faced triggers after using the Apex a bunch.  It’s also a little meatier than the other triggers which I like.

You can combine upgrades with the Zev Competition Spring kit which I heavily recommend.  With it and a polish job…my trigger pull is 5 lb 7 oz and much smoother.

However, I found with mine that I got light primer strikes with the use of the reduced weight striker spring.  So be sure to test.

If that happens to you…you might need the Zev Skeletonized Striker ($79) to take full advantage of the springs.

The Apex Glock trigger is my pick for best bang-for-the-buck since it looks cool, is reliable, improves upon the stock trigger, and is priced right.

What’s your take on the Apex trigger?

3. Velocity Trigger

This Velocity Trigger I got sent for testing and I put it in a new Polymer 80 build with a SeeAll Sight and matching gold Faxon Barrel.

It’s much thinner than the Apex or stock Glock trigger.  The flat-faced trigger is also ridged for your finger’s pleasure with a lower-activating safety.

With stock springs and only a 3.5 connector I was getting 4 lb 12 oz.  With the competition spring kit…it should go down some more.

However…one big thing I didn’t like was that in my P80 build and my style of pressing the trigger (pretty high up with thin fingers)…many times the “safe-action” trigger wouldn’t engage.  And I’d be left with no PEW.

Whatevers at the range…annoying at competition…but potentially deadly in a real-life encounter.  Not that I would recommend having anything modified on your gun for self-defense.

Otherwise, the trigger was great…longer pull after the initial stop and a nice click.

I would recommend for competition/range if you’re finger placement is usually on the lower half of the trigger or if you have thicker fingers than I do.

4. Overwatch Precision Trigger

The Overwatch Precision is from another P80 build.  It also has the competition spring kit.

With everything…I get a super soft 2 lb 12 oz trigger pull.  However…it’s pretty spongy when compared to the other triggers.  Nice reset though.

But…runs into the same safety reset problem as with the Velocity (so make sure you press lower or have thicker fingers).

My pick if you really want a light trigger pull throughout.  I personally prefer less spongy (even at the expense of pull-weight) so this is my least favorite trigger out of all the series.

5. Zev Fulcrum Ultimate Trigger

My favorite trigger that lives in my G34 for competition shooting.  What I’ve shot the most besides stock Glock triggers.

It breaks the cleanest without a lot of pre-travel and no mushiness.  Combined with a little 25 cent trigger job polishing and the lightest springs…it comes in at under 3 lb 10 oz.

It’s not much to look at when installed…but the kit comes with an entirely new trigger assembly, lightened springs, and lightened striker (or else sometimes when you only change springs you get light primer strikes).

Plus…adjustable pre-travel and over-travel to get YOUR perfect trigger pull.  This all comes at a price though!

Honorable Mention

There’s a lot of Glock triggers.  Here are some honorable mentions:

• Agency Arms ($160): Pretty good as well…but I’d still take the Apex with the spring kit.  Personal preference though…tons of people love it.
• Lone Wolf Adjustable ($75): The P80 kit trigger is actually pretty good…and this adjustable upgrade is not too shabby either.
• CMC Trigger ($170): Another popular one but was meh to me when I tried it.

Conclusion

How did we do…what other triggers did we miss that we can test for the next update?  If you’re looking at other Glock upgrades check out our Reviews section that will cover slides, barrels, sights, etc.

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