Ghost Edge 3.5 Complete Trigger Kit

Published on June 4, 2018
Duration: 4:04

This review of the Ghost Edge 3.5 Complete Trigger Kit for a Glock 17 highlights mixed results after six months of use. While the trigger pull is lighter than factory, the reviewer experienced a gritty, multi-stage break and significant light strikes, attributed to an incorrectly installed or mislabeled firing pin spring. The reviewer ultimately does not recommend the complete kit due to these reliability concerns.

Quick Summary

The Ghost Edge 3.5 Complete Trigger Kit for Glock offers a lighter trigger pull but suffers from a gritty, multi-stage break and significant light strike issues. These reliability problems are likely due to mislabeled firing pin springs, leading to a loss of confidence in the firearm for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction
  2. 00:14Ghost Edge 3.5 Trigger Kit Overview
  3. 00:35Positive Aspects: Lighter Trigger Press
  4. 00:45Negative Aspects: Trigger Feel
  5. 01:21Firing Pin Spring Issues & Light Strikes
  6. 02:04Spring Labeling Discrepancies
  7. 02:32Contacting Ghost Support
  8. 02:44Impact on Confidence and Carry
  9. 03:00Decision to Revert to Factory
  10. 03:06Fairness to Ghost: Past Experiences
  11. 03:13Recommendation Verdict
  12. 03:25Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main drawbacks of the Ghost Edge 3.5 Complete Trigger Kit for Glock?

The primary issues reported are a gritty, multi-stage trigger pull with multiple walls before the break, and significant reliability problems due to light strikes. These light strikes are likely caused by mislabeled or inconsistently performing firing pin springs included in the kit.

Does the Ghost Edge 3.5 trigger kit make the Glock trigger lighter?

Yes, the Ghost Edge 3.5 trigger kit does result in a lighter trigger press compared to the factory Glock trigger. However, this improvement is overshadowed by the negative aspects of the trigger's feel and reliability.

What caused the light strikes with the Ghost Edge 3.5 trigger kit?

The reviewer experienced numerous light strikes, which they attribute to the firing pin springs. It's suspected that the springs may have been mislabeled, with the lighter competition spring being installed when the heavier duty spring was intended, or vice-versa, compromising primer ignition.

Is the Ghost Edge 3.5 Complete Trigger Kit recommended for Glock pistols?

Based on a 6-month review, the complete kit is not recommended. While the trigger is lighter, the gritty feel and significant reliability issues, particularly light strikes, led the reviewer to revert to the factory setup and lose confidence in the firearm for carry.

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