Testing the Gen 6 Trigger 5lb Break

Published on January 13, 2026
Duration: 0:23

This video demonstrates a trigger pull test on a Glock-style handgun, as performed by a representative from Classic Firearms. The test utilizes a digital trigger pull gauge to measure the force required to activate the trigger. The speaker provides insights into the expected trigger pull weight range for a standard Glock mechanism and explains how the trigger blade safety can influence the measured weight.

Quick Summary

A trigger pull test on a Glock-style handgun revealed weights between 4.127 lbs and 5.6 lbs, considered standard for the mechanism. Variations in pull weight can occur due to the engagement point on the trigger, influenced by the trigger blade safety design.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Trigger Pull Test
  2. 00:11Second Test and Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical trigger pull weight for a Glock Gen 6?

Based on this test, a Glock-style handgun, potentially a Gen 6, showed trigger pull weights ranging from 4.127 lbs to 5.6 lbs. This range is considered standard for Glock trigger mechanisms.

Why does the trigger pull weight on a Glock vary?

The trigger pull weight on a Glock can vary due to the engagement point on the trigger. This is influenced by the design of the trigger blade safety, which requires depression before the main trigger pull can be completed.

What tools are needed to test a Glock trigger pull?

To test a Glock trigger pull, you will need a digital trigger pull gauge. The video shows a close-up of this tool being applied to the trigger of the handgun.

What does the trigger blade safety on a Glock do?

The trigger blade safety is a component on the face of the trigger that must be pressed inward as part of the trigger pull. It's a passive safety feature designed to prevent accidental discharges.

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