Glock 3.5 connector and NY1 Trigger

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http://www.tngun.com/glock-3-5-connector-and-ny1-trigger/ http://www.amazon.com/Glock-Brand-3-5lb-Connector-Glsp721/dp/B007VDSHL8/Sheschinc-20 This post is about information; before you decide to modify your defensive gun please think about ALL the ramifications. As we talked about in the Glock disassembly videos, the Glock was designed to be easily serviced, and they made several different trigger springs and connectors that work together to change the "feel" of your trigger. In the connectors you have: Competition--3.5lb (or "-")* Standard--5.5lb (2.5kg) Heavy--8lb (3.5kg) (or "+") In springs you have Standard Coil spring (5.5lb with standard connector) NY1 (8.5lb with standard connector) NY2 (9-11lbs with standard connector) Here are the combinations in order of weight of trigger pull (realize that some combinations can actually be so heavy that the gun will not fire) 3.5 lb pull : 3.5lb connector & standard spring 5.5 lb pull : 3.5lb connector & NY 1 spring 5.5 lb pull: 5.5lb connector & standard spring 6-7 lb pull: 3.5lb connector and NY2 spring 8lb connector and standard spring--8 lb pull 8.5 lb pull: 5.5lb connector and NY1 spring 9-11 lb pull: 5.5lb connector and NY2spring Per Glock DO NOT USE! 8lb connector and NY1 or NY2 springs * Glock never actually made a 3.5 pound connector -- this is a common error caused by a mathematical error in converting kilograms to pounds. The 3.5 is actually closer to 4.5 but it is normally sold as a 3.5. Also know that glock does not sell a factory 3.5 connector to anyone (even armorers) unless it is for a Law Enforcement gun with a request on agency letter head signed by the agency head. I did manage to snag one, but most will have to settle for an aftermarket version. As a matter of policy I am very cautious when modifying my carry guns, and typically stay with stock configurations, however, many of these combinations are actually "factory" configurations. Glock invented the NY1 and NY2 triggers specifically for certain agencies that wanted an extremely high trigger pull so that they can say any discharge was intentional (this agency also recently missed a suspect and shot 7 innocent bystanders around the bad guy)... Typically I either use the 5.5 connector with the standard coil for a factory trigger, but recently (after attending the Glock armorer class and speaking with the instructor) I decided to try the "-" connector with the NY1 spring. I did this for several reasons: The NY1 spring is stronger and less prone to breakage (even though this is one part of the gun that may break and the gun still function Fast Forward the video to 2 minute mark) The NY1 spring is also designed to make the trigger much more like a double action revolver -- it is a completely different design than the standard spring. When it is installed, it applies more consistent spring tension on the trigger which leads to more consistent and less mushy trigger feel. The NY1 spring makes the trigger reset is much more positive for faster follow up shots. The connector (referred to by Glock as the "-" or 4.5 connector) just cancels out the weight added by the NY1 Spring. If you can articulate what you are gaining by the change, and are not trying to lighten the trigger to make up for poor technique, then the 3.5 connector -- NY1 trigger is a very worthwile setup for your Glock. It is what I run, and I do it because I feel it is the best balance of all trigger options, and helps me be more accurate and safe with my pistol. But remember, it's not the gun that makes you accurate, it is time on the range and proper mindset and training which makes you more accurate.