New Glock 20SF Gen 3

Started by DenStinett, April 20 2019 02:50:54 PM MDT

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DenStinett



OK, so I bought a new Glock 20SF Gen 3 to pair-up with my MG20-M4 (the G20 is a Gen 2 Frame)
Had some issues getting some info, but I did find-out that Glock is still manufacturing the Gen 3s for some Models
It seems that since California will not certify the Gen 4 or 5s, so it's Gen 3s or older
As it turns-out, my new Glock 20SF Gen 3 left the Factory 2 April, 2019, so it's that new   8)

As I posted in another thread, the Factory Trigger is atrocious
The Take-up is for days with a creepy 8lb+/- Break and measurable Over Travel; as per most Factory Triggers; very "Spongy"
So I installed an OC Custom Enhanced Trigger with Take-up and Over Travel adjustments and a Ghost Patrol, 5lb Connector
Added a ZEV Large Button, Extended Mag Release, a Glock Factory Extended Slide Stop and the Pearce Frame Plug
Here's what the Trigger info was / is:
Took 10 (each) Trigger Pull readings (using an RCBS Analog Gauge)
The Glock Factory Trigger averaged 7.25 lbs (again very spongy and creepy 8.25 lb high and a 6.0 lb low)
The OC Custom Trigger didn't average, it was a consistent and clean 7.0 lbs
Not much of a difference weight wise, but the feel was worlds apart
Length of Pull for the Glock Trigger was 3.007" and OC Custom Trigger is 2.915"
Again, not a lot, but it's better
The Take-up was cut by more than half:
Glock was 0.300" and the OCC Trigger when to 0.118", not even a bit spongy
Had it down to 0.100", but noticed that the Trigger Safety was not resetting !   ???
The Break went from 0.125" to 0.105" and much crisper
The Over Travel for the Glock Trigger was 0.030" and the OC Custom Trigger is 0.017" almost half
And the Reset went from 0.186" to 0.125", not a lot, but somewhat better
To see some cool one-on-one comparisons of the Factory and the OC Custom Trigger, check-out this Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prR76jF_OlE&t

My overall thoughts:
Kinda expected a lighter Trigger Pull
Something more in the range of 5.5 - 6.5 lbs given the Ghost 5.0 lbs Connector, so I'm not sure why it stayed at 7 lbs, but it is a consistent 7 pounds
Now mind-you; I DID NOT change-out a single Spring
All I was really looking for was to eliminate that Spongy Creep you get from a Factory Glock Trigger, and I feel I did that
So tell me again how Trump was worse then the 8 years before .... AND what came after HIM !

4949shooter

Looks great. The only other thing I did to my Gen 3 was to install a 22 pound RSA from Glockstore.

This pistol has fired and fed like a champ. Yours looks brand spanking new, just like its born date.

Good luck with it and enjoy..

DenStinett

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Quote from: 4949shooter on April 20 2019 06:17:03 PM MDT
Looks great. The only other thing I did to my Gen 3 was to install a 22 pound RSA from Glockstore.

This pistol has fired and fed like a champ. Yours looks brand spanking new, just like its born date.

Good luck with it and enjoy..

Thank you
A new Stainless Recoil System is next now ordered
AND (in addition) I've ordered a "Reduced Power" Pin Safety Plunger Spring
Also, one of those cool NDZ Performance Premium Billet Rear Slide Cover Plate, with a Tribal Cross engraved on it (yeah, that'll make it shoot better   8)
So tell me again how Trump was worse then the 8 years before .... AND what came after HIM !

PCFlorida

Nice! I also have a G20 Gen3, great gun. Enjoy it.
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