The Truth About Triggertech w/ Mats Lipowski - Shark Coast Podcast #51

Published on September 23, 2025
Duration: 68:12

Matt Lipowski, inventor of the ACE No Creep trigger and founder of TriggerTech, details the development and installation of their Glock trigger. The process involves replacing the factory trigger group with TriggerTech's three-component system, aiming to provide a 1911-like trigger feel in a Glock platform. The company emphasizes a drop-in installation with no fitting required, focusing on reliability and performance for competition and duty use.

Quick Summary

The TriggerTech ACE No Creep trigger for Glock is a drop-in replacement designed to provide a 1911-like trigger feel with zero creep and a short reset. It involves replacing the factory trigger group with a three-component system and has undergone safety enhancements, including a modified back plate and internal safety, to ensure reliability for competition and duty use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:00Introduction to TriggerTech & Matt Lipowski
  2. 00:31:32Origin Story of TriggerTech
  3. 01:06:08From USPSA to Trigger Innovation
  4. 01:11:09Explosive Growth in Bolt-Action Triggers
  5. 01:31:31Developing the Glock Trigger
  6. 01:43:43Glock Trigger Design Challenges & Solutions
  7. 01:53:00Addressing Glock Trigger Safety Concerns
  8. 02:06:04USPSA/IPSC Approval & New Versions
  9. 02:43:38Canadian Gun Laws & Rights
  10. 03:05:01The Mystery of Canadian Snipers
  11. 03:59:29Innovation in the Firearms Industry
  12. 04:04:00The Glock's Revolutionary Impact
  13. 04:34:00Future of TriggerTech & Innovation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TriggerTech ACE No Creep trigger for Glock?

The TriggerTech ACE No Creep trigger is a drop-in replacement for the factory Glock trigger, designed to offer a 1911-like feel with zero creep, a short take-up, and a crisp reset, enhancing shooting performance for competition and duty.

How is the TriggerTech Glock trigger installed?

Installation involves removing the two pins securing the factory trigger group, replacing it with TriggerTech's three-component system (front module, disconnect module, rear module), and reassembling the firearm. No fitting is typically required.

What safety concerns were addressed with the TriggerTech Glock trigger?

TriggerTech addressed concerns about accidental discharge under impact by redesigning the back plate to allow slide displacement and developing an internal safety decoupled from frame variations, ensuring reliability and safety.

What is the origin story of TriggerTech?

TriggerTech began with Matt Lipowski's background in automotive R&D and competitive shooting. After a business collapse, he focused on trigger design, initially for crossbows, then for sniper rifles, before developing triggers for AR-15s, bolt-action rifles, and eventually Glocks.

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