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Glock Performance Trigger (GPT) Polish | Cleanup

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The GLOCK Performance Trigger meets the criteria for those looking for an enhanced trigger pull and ergonomics, all while utilizing a flat-faced trigger and maintaining the same safety features of the GLOCK Safe Action System.

The GLOCK Performance Trigger is now compatible with 9mm Gen4 pistols. A Gen5 slide cover plate now ships with all GLOCK Performance Triggers, as an included replacement for Gen4 models that ensures compatibility and proper function. The GLOCK Performance Trigger will not come installed on any factory models. It is available as an accessory only and must be installed by a certified GLOCK Armorer. GLOCK does not recommend any aftermarket modifications to the GLOCK Performance Trigger.

Trigger Pull Weight: ∼ 5lbs.

Fits: Gen4 and Gen5 models G26, G19, G17, G34 and models G19X, G45, G47

Glock Performance Trigger factor packaging

Here is a picture of the housing and connector as it is out of the box.

Glock Performance Trigger factory housing

After a little work this is the polish I got on the trigger bar.

Other side.

Pay special attention to the surface that rubs the connector.

Glock Performance Trigger Bar connector surface

Also extra attention should be applied to the surface touching the safety plunger. Remember, you a polishing, careful not to remove too much material.

Glock Performance Trigger Bar Safety Bump

The factory Trigger shoe comes apart the same as all Glock trigger shoes.

I modify the safety as I describe HERE

Glock Performance Trigger Safety Modified

Then put it all back together and install it!

Go Shoot!

GlockSmith Block v2

I want to provide an update to the GlockSmith block . With this version it has a trigger jig and small parts storage. You can remove and install the trigger pin, remove and install the firing pin cups, adjust your connector.

Also included are top and side working pin storage

GlockSmith Block v2 with top pin storage

I added pin storage on the side. I put them there when I am done.

GlockSmith Block v2 with side pin storage

Modified all the pin holes so the factory pins can be used and wont fall all the way through.

GlockSmith Block v2 trigger with factory Glock pin

GlockSmith Block v2 trigger removal with factory Glock pin

You can use the Glock pins I sell

GlockSmith Block v2 trigger removal with our Glock pin

or the factory pins:

This works for all the pin holes.

You can pick one up HERE

Get the pins with it HERE

Glock Maintenance Pins

These are great if you need to test and disassemble your Glock frame multiple time in one sitting. Such as adjusting your trigger shoe, trigger housing, or adjusting your connector.

They can be used to dry fire your Glock, to check to see if more changes are required. If there are, you can use the handle to easily remove the pins and make your adjustments.

DO NOT use for live fire!

When you are done, you can push them out with the factory pins or pull them out and install your factory pins and head to the range.

Pickup your set HERE

Pistol Deep Cleaning!

This is what I do for deep cleaning my pistols. I don’t want to get into the endless debate over how and when you should clean, that’s up to you. I am only showing what I do.

This is a shot of my setup before initial take down.

I use my Harbor Freight ultra sonic cleaner with a 30:1 ratio of distilled water:Simple Green set on heat for 16 minutes. 8 minutes flip / adjust parts another 8 minutes. Small parts go into a jar or solution filled zip lock bag.

Gun Cleaning Simple Green HF Ultra Sonic

Then I blow everything off:

Then I drop the parts in my Bald Eagle ultra sonic cleaner with a 20:1 ratio of Distilled water:Ballistol set on 122 degrees for 20 minutes. 10 minutes flip / adjust parts another 10 minutes. I put the small parts in a jar with the same solution.

I blow and wipe everything off then lay the parts out back on the work bench.

Then I put it back together and function test. Ready for the range.

Glock Slide Vises!

Wish you had a 3^rd hand to hold your Glock slide while you are working on it? Trying to adjust your sights or add an optic? This tool is for you. There are 3 models one for each slide type/size.

The images here might show different slide sizes, the tool functions the same for all of them.

After you separate your slide from the frame, you slide the block in from the back of the slide. It will be a snug fit, you might have to pinch the sides to get it to slide in.

You do not need to remove any parts from your slide to get it to work. In most cases you are going to want to keep the block to the back of the slide, where most of your work is going to be done.

Glock Slide Block showing the adjustment screw

The Glock slide tool is made from non-marring plastic that is softer than the slide. Over time is will wear and become loose, to correct that, I added a tightening screw. As you thread it in it will spread holding the slide tighter.

With the barrel and recoil spring removed the Glock slide block can be used at any position on the slide.

Thanks for looking, You can buy one HERE

AK-74 Vise Blocks

I designed the AK74 vise block because I did not see many out there. Plenty for the AK-47, not this smaller brother.

I know it fits my Riley Defense. I made the tolerances “loose” enough that it will fit other manufactures as well, but tight enough to hold your AK in place.

Glock 44 15 Round Magazine Upgrade

I want to give my Glock 44 as many rounds as my Glock 19. To do so I made some changes to the alex alex Glock 44 15 round magazine upgrade found in several places on the internet. I started with foxalex extension found on HERE on thingiverse. I added a slot for the magazine spring and side catches to help it hold better. My remix can be found HERE

I used THIS follower. Make sure it is clean with no sharp edges and overhangs.

I attached it to a Walther PPQ 22 15+1 Replacement Magazine Spring. I did not want stretch my factory spring as suggested in some of the online articles. I like to keep all my factory parts as original as I can.

Glock 44 15 round magazine follower and spring

Then I slid the spring assembly into the magazine and made sure it slid without getting caught and hanging up on anything.

Glock 44 15 round magazine spring insert and install — Glock 44 15 round magazine spring install

Slid the base back on:

For the final product:

Glock 44 15 round magazine complete — G44 15 round mag complete

I put around 100 rounds through it so far without issues. I will try and keep this post updated.

Glock Connector polishing notes

Do a basic polish. When that is done put a very slight bevel on the face of the ledge.

Side Drawing and Picture of connector before:

Very slightly bevel the face of the ledge.

All Documents posted on this site are for informational use only. If you make ANY modifications to your Weapons based on this site, you do at your own risk! If done incorrectly, you can render you weapon unsafe and / or unusable.

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Glock Safety Plunger Polishing

Here are some shots of Glock Safety plungers I polished using the method I wrote about here:

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Generation 1-4:

Generation 5:

Glock 43 and 48

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Glock Trigger Shoe Modifications

The above are average measurements. It is polymer, it moves so you will not get consistent measurements. They are mass produced and can vary in size between batch runs. The trigger I had at the time had the above measurements. Yours might vary. “A” was my distance to the center of the trigger bar slot.

We want to get the screw hole centered in front of the trigger bar slot (A) left to right and at the height of the front curve.

You are going to need Standard Trigger:

 2 - 56 3/16 long stainless steel socket set screw 
 2 - 56 3/8 long stainless steel socket set screw for trigger bar
 .035 Allen Wrench
 #50 drill bit
 2 - 56 tapered tap

You are going to need Performance Trigger:

 2 - 56 3/16 long stainless steel socket set screw
 2 - 56 3/8 long stainless steel socket set screw for trigger bar
 .035 Allen Wrench
 #50 drill bit
 2 - 56 tapered tap

Using the #50 drill bit, drill a hole 9 mm down and center of the trigger bar slot. Make sure it is straight. I use my Dremel Drill press to do this. Slowly work the 2 – 56 tap through it.

Front Shot:

Looks pretty centered:

While I am at it, I drilled and tapped the safety and trigger bar holes with the above tools and threaded in 2 – 56 x 3/8” set screws

Once I am confident that everything is setup correctly, I will seal the deal with Loctite 425

I modified the safety on this trigger as well

Here is what the trigger safety looks like unmodified:

There are 4 different cuts I am going to try.

Never cut off more than shown in the last example.

Here is the start of my testing:

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