Apex Trigger vs Tactical Trigger

This guide, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, compares three popular aftermarket Glock triggers: Apex Tactical, Overwatch Precision, and Agency Arms. It details how to assess personal finger placement for optimal accuracy, analyzes trigger characteristics like pre-travel, wall, and brake, and discusses pull weights and overall value. The instructor provides a ranked recommendation based on smoothness, brake type, and overall feel, emphasizing the importance of finding a trigger that suits individual shooting style and hand ergonomics.

This video explores the nuances of Glock trigger designs, specifically comparing a 'defined wall' trigger with a 'rolling brake' prototype from Tactical Trigger. The speaker, Joel Park, details his experience swapping triggers between a Glock 47 with a Tactical Trigger and another with an Apex Trigger. He highlights the subjective nature of trigger preference, discussing how different trigger types suit various shooting styles, such as 'prep and press' versus a single-motion pull.

This video reviews the Tactical Pontoon Excommunicate Oh trigger for Glocks, focusing on its speed-enhancing features like a quick reset and smooth pull. The reviewer, Honest Outlaw, compares it to a previous Apex trigger, highlighting the Excommunicate Oh's superior reset speed and positive feel, which aids in rapid follow-up shots. While slightly less smooth than the Apex for pure accuracy, its speed benefits are deemed significant for dynamic shooting and home defense applications.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Overwatch Precision trigger for Glock Gen 5 firearms. The instructor highlights the trigger's reduced pre-travel, hard wall, and short reset, emphasizing its suitability for duty and carry use. The review also details the benefits of the NP3 coating on the trigger bar for lubricity and corrosion resistance, and discusses the trigger's safety features and performance metrics, including pull weight.

Brantley Mariam details his Glock 17 MOS setup for competitive shooting, emphasizing a minimalist approach with a focus on reliability and performance. Key components include a tactical drop-in trigger, a Trijicon SRO optic, and specific magazine enhancements like Henning Group base pads. Mariam also discusses his preferred holster and carrier setup, highlighting the importance of E-E-A-T and practical application over excessive modifications.

This video details the selection and upcoming installation of aftermarket parts for a Glock 47, driven by viewer feedback. The primary focus is on the Tactical Trigger, chosen over the Trigger Tech Ace due to installation complexity. The creator also discusses Kiraall Defense reduced angle backstraps and the Glock Performance Trigger, highlighting potential issues with lubrication and weight.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.