Glock 48 Triggers - I put together a new pair of Glocks - the Slimline 43X and 48. They are identical except for the slide and barrel length. Yes, they also share the exact same 10-round magazine. If you haven't checked them out yet, take a look. I'm not a Glock fanboy at all but I have to admit I like these perfectly proportioned guns. They are the right size for easy portability, 10+1 packs, and are soft and easy to stretch. What's not to like? Some say the Glock trigger could be better.
Even the trigger is fine, but I'm a trigger snob, so I'm open to the possibility of an improvement over the factory model. I will replace the factory trigger with an Apex Action Enhancement Blue Trigger Kit. It's just motivation. No transfer bars, inner casings, triggers or transmissions are included. According to the Apex folks, this operation alone will eliminate some of the rough feeling during the startup phase and reset stroke. The new trigger will also reduce the distance of the trigger travel, giving more control and less chance of squeezing the gun when you pull the trigger and move it away from the target.
Glock 48 Triggers
According to the folks at Apex, improving the quality of stimuli isn't just about losing weight. Because of the laws of physics and inertia, you also need to consider how long the force is applied to the trigger and, indirectly, to the frame of your gun. A trigger that operates with less travel and shorter exposure times for torque forces may be easier to control. This leads to better accuracy results on the target.
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Because of the way the trigger and trigger bar are attached at the factory, you will destroy the old trigger in the process. If you want to return to the factory stock configuration, you will need to purchase a new trigger and trigger bar assembly.
The installation process is simple, requiring nothing more than a Glock punch pin and a vise. Be aware that you will destroy your existing Glock factory trigger face in the process. The way the trigger is mounted on the transfer bar does not allow the trigger to be removed without breaking the plastic trigger body. Don't say I didn't warn you beforehand!
Once you remove the trigger and pins from the trigger housing, all the casing comes out. This is an easy task.
After emptying and disassembling your pistol, remove the trigger pin by pushing it through the frame from left to right. As I discovered on the Glock 43X (and Glock 48), you have to jiggle and depress the sliding lock lever to move the pin. Don't hammer! If the pin does not move, continue applying pressure to the front of the locking lever until the pin moves with manual pressure only. It's easier if you also remove the rear pin from the trigger housing so you can remove the trigger assembly in one piece. Most Glocks also have a separate locking pin, but the 43X pictured here uses just that and the trigger pin for the locking block.
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The new Apex trigger has a partially inserted pin. Simply line up the trigger bar, place it in a vise, and attach the two halves. Make sure the pin is attached on both sides so it doesn't catch on the frame.
Once you've removed the sear and trigger bar, you'll need to knock out the small pin that connects the two. You will notice that the pin is only visible on the left side. When you push it, it will pop through the plastic on the right side - this is the destructive part of the process.
The Apex trigger has a partially inserted pin to connect the trigger to the trigger bar. When aligning the trigger bar in the new trigger, make sure the pin aligns with the small hole in the trigger bar itself. This is where Wiz comes in handy. Instead of hammering, you'll get better results using a vise to gently and gently press the new pin through the trigger bar. When you're done, it should line up on both sides of the trigger.
The Glock 43X trigger shown here isn't bad at all. Its actual weight is 5 ½ pounds. It starts at ¼ inch of travel with a pull weight of about two pounds. The grip isn't particularly smooth, but I wouldn't describe it as grainy either. There is a bit of stacking towards the end of the pickup trip. This is followed by a continuous 3/16 inch pull until it breaks. The trigger resets to 5/16 of an inch.
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A block like this Apex model makes routine gun maintenance a lot easier. Note the adjustable mounts to fit multiple gun shapes.
The pull weight is still 5 ½ pounds, as expected. After all, we haven't changed anything except the motivation itself. However, the journey has been much shorter and smoother. The pickup is remarkably smooth and moves only 1/8.
Even an inch, so the total travel is only a ¼ inch breath. The reset ball is less than ¼ inch and very clear to hear and touch.
It's a nice upgrade that's worth the cost and time to install, especially if you value a quality trigger. Of course, if you want big changes, you'll be changing more than just the actuator body itself. You can order other kits and components, including connectors, trigger bars and safety pistons, to upgrade your trigger quality from stock to premium, but that's another story.
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Tom McHale is a determined learning junkie, always looking for a new hunting topic. As a lifelong student, whatever he looks like on any given day, he beats the rabbit trails and moves forward. Between his years as a high-tech marketing executive, restaurant owner, and hamster cosmetology practitioner, he has published seven books and nearly 1,500 articles on guns, shooting, and the American way.
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