UPDATE On the Triggertech ACE Trigger System

Published on September 10, 2025
Duration: 2:40

This video provides an update on the TriggerTech ACE trigger system for Glocks after approximately 5,000-6,000 rounds. The reviewer experienced slide locking back issues and failures to return to battery, necessitating manual intervention. TriggerTech has announced a buy-back and refund program for these triggers, with an option to upgrade to a newer, USPSA-approved version.

Quick Summary

The TriggerTech ACE trigger system has been reported to fail after 5,000-6,000 rounds, causing the slide to lock back or not return to battery. This issue, potentially due to the trigger mechanism rubbing against the slide, has prompted TriggerTech to offer full refunds and an upgrade option.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: TriggerTech ACE Update
  2. 00:10TriggerTech Buyback and Refund Announcement
  3. 00:20Post-5000 Round Failures
  4. 00:27Slide Locking Back Issues
  5. 00:43Trigger Mechanism Rubbing Against Slide
  6. 00:49Duty Rated Expectations
  7. 01:05Comparison to Timney Triggers
  8. 01:17Reviewer's Experience and Methodology
  9. 01:36Positive Aspects: Dry Fire and Installation
  10. 01:48TriggerTech Refund and Upgrade Options
  11. 01:56Choosing the Upgrade
  12. 02:00USPSA Approved Upgrade
  13. 02:13Trigger Failure Summary
  14. 02:23Swapping Back to OEM and Future Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What issues have users reported with the TriggerTech ACE trigger system?

Users have reported that the TriggerTech ACE trigger system, after approximately 5,000-6,000 rounds, can cause the firearm's slide to lock back prematurely or fail to return to battery, requiring manual intervention to clear.

What is TriggerTech's response to the issues with the ACE trigger?

TriggerTech has announced a buy-back program for the ACE trigger system, offering full refunds to customers. They also provide an option to upgrade to a newer, USPSA-approved version of their trigger.

What are the potential causes of the TriggerTech ACE trigger failures?

The failures appear to be related to the trigger mechanism rubbing against the firearm's slide, which can impede the slide's normal operation, particularly its return to battery.

What are the benefits of the TriggerTech ACE trigger before failure?

Before experiencing failures, users appreciated the trigger's ability to facilitate effective dry-fire practice that mimicked live-fire recoil and noted a straightforward installation process with no significant learning curve compared to OEM triggers.

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