Timney Alpha Glock trigger

this video describes the innovations and the workings of the new Timney trigger it is not a review it is based on information and education I hope you enjoy it.

[@theunofficialresults231]

A man who is comfortable enough with his own products to actually compliment a competitor.

[@greggwilson492]

It’s hard not to complement Timney. I have a few of their triggers for rifles. And they are always a pleasure to use.

[@roberttaylor6030]

It shows a lot of class.

[@tonyromano6220]

Amazing.

[@Etk333]

He works with them

[@johnc4352]

You are a great ambassador for Glock, they should put you on the payroll, we learn so much about Glocks from you.

[@Rambo564352]

The Steve Buscemi of Glocks.

[@indyvin]

Perfect - LMAO

[@ianmcgaughey1]

Fantastic review. Love seeing a knowledgeable guy going through another really innovative product and being non-biased and honest. That's been lost by the majority of the world.

[@worstcasescenarioch]

HE WHIPPED OUT THE BLAZER YOU KNOW IT'S GONNA GET SERIOUS

[@toddmajorowicz801]

And with multicam pants! Let it be said Johny knows fashion.

[@worstcasescenarioch]

@@toddmajorowicz801 😂😂

[@chadt5453]

@@toddmajorowicz801 Get that man a multicam blazer, soonest!

[@billl1451]

needs a flat top hair cut

[@torqueguy1]

Nice video John and your honest appraisal of it speaks volumes about your professional ethics. The Timney looks nice but I will continue to support you with my business

[@maxstueven1965]

This is by far the best video explaining how these triggers work.

[@Muskyfishn84]

I see this more as a competition piece rather than a defensive style. I trust my jg’s with my life. I would be interested in more gen 5 specific videos.

[@rickp.1522]

Thanks for a great video Johnny, you are the foremost authority on Glocks in my humble opinion and your willingness to share knowlegeable and unbiased information on anything Glock, even products from your own competitors is AWESOME! I have been thinking about getting one of the Timney triggers since I first heard about them, and your review and insight has my mind made up to get one for one of my competition pistols. By the way, I have one of your triggers for my Gen 5 G34, and love it. Thanks for all the info you share and all of the fine triggers you make available for all of us aficionados of Glock pistols!

[@DesertGhillie]

Thank you as always Johnny! It's interesting to see Timney's take on the Glock trigger. The way the sear drops directly downward reminded me quite a bit of a bolt action rifle trigger - I'm sure this is no coincidence. Thanks again man.

[@62dobie]

Johnny, Thank you for the Great trigger you sold me for my Glock 48. Love it. It hasn’t missed a beat. Crisp 3#’s then, crisp 3#’s today. Perfect.

[@TXLoneStar_]

Johnny G! Always a pleasure watching you dissect and inspect. Thanks for your insight...

[@eugenechurch6135]

The only opinion that matters, Jonny Glock. It remind me of a vp9 trigger. They basically took that design and made it drop in for Glock. Your really upping the camera game. The audio sounds great and the new angles are working great also.

[@bryantherocker]

If you can make an Innovated Product like the Timney, the Glock Community deserves you, so all praise from the aftermarket parts makers

[@davidb9323]

I appreciate all the tips in this video, especially the trigger return spring and grease points

[@chasebricker639]

Johnny Glocks you are a gentleman and a scholar!! Great video! I just got mine. You have the best information on Glock triggers, bar none! I want to take this to the next level and am excited for your next video!

[@cannibal0052]

It's very informative watching your videos. Always good to see you. Love your triggers.

[@blankman6626]

Mr GQ looking sharp in the dinner jacket!

[@5jjt]

It's going to pop and fizzle, then stick around. People have been begging for Glock innovation, but Glock's are successful due to their simplicity. Glock's simpler design, albeit not by much, is simpler. Glock thrives on simplicity. Glock's design is too cemented due to its simplicity for most people to get permanently excited enough over a "Better" trigger. The Timney trigger introduces new safety protocols that most will not be familiar with. I'll probably still buy one though. I do like to tinker. BTW, Johnny, your Combat trigger is nice, very nice. I should have bought your striker too. And, thanks for showing us how this trigger works. I was suspicious as to why Timney didn't explain how it works, being so innovative.

[@USAUSAM82]

I love my drop in combat trigger for my G30!

[@pew_stuff]

Great video! Was interested to see what you thought about the safety of the trigger especially the drop shelf safety being negated but the Timney built in sear. Your honesty and unbiased review of the product will earn you more customers in the future. You’re the best!

[@johngalt3568]

I put the Timney trigger in my wife’s Gen 3 G19 last week. Smooth, minimal take-up compared to OEM and crisp, clean break and reset. Despite the fact that she hasn’t dry fired her gun in months, my wife could tell the difference immediately. Thanks for your honest assessment.

[@joeortiz4462]

Thank you for making this video, I truly learned a lot and I always wanted to know how the inner parts work.

[@chipsterb4946]

So the Timney trigger does 3 things. 1) pulling the trigger no longer includes completing the rearward travel of the striker with compression of the firing pin spring. 2) replaces the stamped steel “sear” with what looks like a hardened steel sear. 3) adds a spring for trigger return since the striker no longer moves part way forward (as much?) as the slide returns to battery. 👏 And kudos to Johnny for his through and excellent explanation of how it works!

[@EroticOnion23]

So the gun is fully-cocked with the Timney instead of semi-cocked with the base trigger?...🤔

[@thehappytexan]

Excellent video! Promoting others in the community and acknowledging their work is something the gun community is lacking for some crazy reason.

[@zozo_letsplayz850]

so basically the timny trigger converts it from double action (drawing the striker back and releasing) to a 1911 like single action where the trigger just releases the sear/striker! very cool

[@robertperez3219]

Glad I watched this in it’s entirety. Think I’ll wait for the kinks to get worked out before considering a purchase.

[@josev1544]

if you are using your Glock for target or competition then you can tinker alot with it, but if its for defence the most i recommend you to do is to polish everything, lighten the plunger spring, and put in a minus trigger bar connector to smoothen the trigger. It improves accuracy very much without reducing safety. I once attempting to reduce trigger pull reduce the striker spring and increased the crucible spring and in the process affected the reset that it would not fully engage. When i tried to remove a live round from the chamber by racking the slide, the striker went off firing the bullet. Scared the hell out of me. Never did that again. Stay safe. Enjoy the sport.

[@timothycourtney7220]

So it's creeping closer to a 1911.... I've learned the mods on my g21.4 and I'm sticking with it. Thanks for the video!

[@joekanitz5500]

I did the timney trigger on the shadow systems Glock everything you said Is 100% right I definitely had connector drag I greased and Tweaked ghost connector as well wish I had seen your videos first I drop in and installed and removed 6 times thank you for video help

[@ChukesOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for the videos. You’ve got the best videos on this trigger. I was having some of the reset issues on my Gen 4 Timney trigger. Tweaked a connector and will try some grease 👍🏼

[@toddmajorowicz801]

Well, at least Timney is trying something different.

[@KENAHIGHLANDER]

Great information and glad to see total honesty.

[@Thisisdjhurricane]

Thank you for always being honest. Great video and very informative as usual.

[@jeremyshearer]

Nice too see you back again Johnny!

[@USAUSAM82]

All kinds of nuggets! All kinds! Thank you! Diggin the jacket, kinda Max Headroom ish.😄👍

[@mphdesigns19]

Is it just me or is Johnny by far the most knowledgeable “Glock Guy” on KZbin??

[@brianm4772]

just ordered one for my 19X and then I watched your vid, I'm torn on returning and order one from you

[@markallen1413]

That was very interesting Johnny, thanks buddy 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Johnny Thank you!!! You number 1 !!!

[@JettaRedIII]

You could also go with a stronger (heavier) striker spring without noticeably affecting trigger pull. Nice consequence considering the limited availability and variety of primers right now.

[@billdischer3032]

Once again awesome video . The Timney is a pretty cool innovative trigger. I’m going to stick with your awesome trigger System . It seems to me with the Timney trigger being a 3 pound pull it would be competition use only.

[@gregentwistle5105]

Great video, thanks for being a gentleman and sharing your opinion.

[@jadon2709]

My man can’t even talk bad about this trigger. I already knew it was bomb, but mad respect for Johnny on how he reviewed it.

[@derekbutts1782]

Look I've made some nice glock trigs . Was skeptical about this alpha . Threw it into my 17l . And its sweet for sure

[@stewdun2426]

Every video - EDUCATION! Thanks.

[@sp-xx8ty]

The funny thing is I used to set mine up like a 2 stage with a wall on the dot connector and heavy trigger spring and light firing pin safety spring. Now after shooting the s3g in my ar for years I now use factory trigger spring, factory firing pin spring and a ghost connector for the surprise break on rapid fire with no wall. I might even add a ny spring to be more of a combat trigger.

[@bauhausoffice]

Sometimes with more moving parts you lessen the degree of wear and or tension on other parts so the saying less parts is better is not always the case when good engineerring is involved.

[@NebraskaB]

Thanks for the video. Great information

[@fredwhull]

I use oil lots of oil, but I was unaware that you recommend grease. So I’m going to order some grease and use it on a couple of 19s I have. I have two of the Timney triggers that I am going to reconfigure based on your recommendations. Thanks for the informational video as there are some other individuals that are putting things out about Timney triggers are unsafe.

[@richsherm9410]

Always great educational stuff!

[@1badpit100]

Love the video and I love the jacket.

[@mayvillearmsdepot5865]

Nicely done! Thanks!

[@erikahammer4337]

Agreed, incredibly innovative. I'd be more interested in it if they made it for a 43/48. I'm sightly worried about the internals of the drop in, though.

[@jasongibson8114]

Great review, thanks

[@cb3984]

I will probably end up getting one for my G19 but I trust my JG trigger in my G26 carry gun and don’t want to mess with that.

[@mzvanity]

I put a little grease on the right side of the trigger shoe because of little friction... it will get the trigger shoe action a lot smoother... I use a minus connector, reduce safety plunger spring, and i am pulling about 2.2/2.4 lbs trigger pull. That what i did on mine beside lubricating the parts that was discuss and the loctite on the screw at the bottom of the receiver

[@markappelgryn8750]

Great detailed video. I would be very uncomfortable with a trigger where the sear is not attached to the cruciform and only held up by a spring which could get stuck in operation in even the cleanest gun with the smallest amount of dirt. To me this is -1 of the glock safeties - give me the shelf every day of the year.

[@fuggyou6661]

I would check your spacer sleeve after heavy use of this, that's the only thing that's a little weak that's right there and I've had some break on me just by pushing them down to take the slide plate off.

[@marks9774]

Awesome video. 🎉

[@johnanderson3475]

precocked striker. like a walther or canik. makes for a great striker gun trigger.

[@jeremysalazar6775]

love the trigger I got thanks man

[@k9gustoff]

Good to see brother!!

[@jefflitten66]

Got his Competition on my Gen 3 34! Sick!!!!!!!

[@davidstephens9936]

Cant wait for the next video

[@davidm8997]

Nice presentation. You might want to put a wireless microphone on your wish list...would improve audio quality greatly. Thanks.

[@dolan8891]

Good info thank you!

[@johnkovalchick6218]

Like all your videos

[@indyvin]

The detailing and polishing, that Johnny Glock trigger bar is like a piece of jewelry 14:55.

[@JHolewka]

Thanks Johnny! Caught the first half on IG.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Your demeanor is more like that of an artist than a gunsmith.

[@christophermiller1394]

Thank you

[@wesleyjamison4442]

Great video Did buy one before I saw this. Just tried it in a Nomad 9 with several different connectors I have and the only one that worked was the stock connector. I'm not getting the trigger hang up you were showing. I am measuring 2 1/2 lbs on a standard connector.

[@brenttesterman3171]

Thanks, man!

[@deucedeuce1572]

I highly recommend CV-2 grease. It's inexpensive and is the best grease I've ever used by far. ($15 for a tub that will last for 1000s and 1000s of guns, because you need so little and it works so well. Also lasts forever... literally.)

[@P0wderMonkey]

Hmm I'm interested could you elaborate on your experience with cv-2 in gun care? Do you use it for lubricating all parts?

[@deucedeuce1572]

@@P0wderMonkey It's best used on sliding parts (like rails/barrels). You only need a tiny amount. You can put it on action parts that aren't going to be fowled up also (parts at the back of the gun). Some people coat the outside of their barrel also (with a very thin layer) and the locking block (which is that one forward pin on a P320)... and then oil can be used normally. It's always good to verify, test and experiment too. I'm not a professional. I've just heard it from professionals and other people I know have tried it. There are people that put it on and then wipe it off completely, as it will still leave an extremely thin layer on the parts and reduce friction better when coupled with oil (compared to oil alone). I think it's better to have a little more than that though, because it lifts the fowling off the parts to better lubricate them and stops them from fowling... and can make it so any fowling will just wipe off with a cloth (without needing any cleaners). I'm sure there are gun designs that benefit from it more than others, so it's good to use judgement on pros and cons. (Like I would test it on a Ruger 10/22 bolt first, because 22lr has a lot less power to recoil the bolt and is also a dirty ammo compared to center-fire rounds).... and also, if it doesn't work well, you have to disassemble the gun to clean the bolt off. I've never seen it not work well though. (It's not like Frog Lube, so it shouldn't give you any problems).

[@P0wderMonkey]

@@deucedeuce1572 awesome! thank you for the info I went ahead and bought a tub online Will be giving it a try.

[@shootinbruin3614]

Does changing the connector make any difference? Not sure if the connector is still responsible for making the trigger bar push down on the transfer bar / sear or if there’s an incline in the transfer bar that makes the sear drop without the trigger bar needing to go down. Great video!

[@roque.ferraz]

Good night, i was curious to know how much was the trigger weight? If the gun falls to the ground or has an impact, could you see an accidental shot? because with this kit the striker is always in charge.

[@chrisgraham9203]

Very nice video. So is the main functional difference between the Timney and other Glock triggers the addition of a sear to release the striker?

[@Vinnydpooh62]

so could i run a stock glock plus connector to raise the trigger weight on the timney triggers?

[@Tism_me_timbers]

Is there any particular connector that's best suited for the "hump" of the timney trigger bar? Or is the difference too minor to care?

[@deediddy]

So what is the difference in a dot connector and a Ghost or Double Diamond minus connector? Never mind I found your connector geometry video

[@blake5012]

I'm really hoping that your conversion kits get back in soon for the gen 5s

[@wittech6116]

So, since the “sear” in the timney holds the striker fully cocked, do you see this putting extra strain on striker spring over a period of time?

[@joeytunez]

My man is honest I respect him being real

[@HalfCenturyConcealment]

I went to buy some Hinge Pin Jelly today and it turns out that Clenzoil just discontinued that product. The replacement is Synthetic Gun Grease Syringe. Just an FYI. Great video Johnny!

[@deucedeuce1572]

Ever try CV-2? That stuff is Amazing for gun grease. Never seen another grease that works so well. (Like Mobil One for rust prevention).

[@proshotsdk]

I do not have that reset problem. Its smooth alle the way, and no issue. Its your gun thats the problem :) And good review.

[@boddyxpolitic]

How's the bumpfire action with that trigger?

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

How is the bottom half of the sear engagement drop safe if you only need to overcome the spring tension? The ledge no longer even matters. Drop it hard enough on the grip and it could go bang.

[@MrMajintiger]

miss you man

[@jeremeymiller3406]

I think your looking for metal on metal contact points lol. Innovations like this are the ones that redefine entire segments it forces other brands to think outside the box as well. plus for how expensive it was to design and manufacture these at the price they charge is incredible. Every single other trigger company simply improves and refines Glocks blue print can’t wait to see what’s next these other companies will e forced to step it up. Nice to see your praise a competitor and colleague with an honest review Nd respect for the design you could have easily pointed out any perceived flaws and didn’t I like the direction they’re going to take the entire market

[@jackwicker]

I feel like the new trigger return spring is introducing a fairly substantial failure point. IIRC, CZ DA/SA guns use a similar return spring, and they tend to break after 10,000-15,000 trigger pulls (dryfire included).

[@USAUSAM82]

Good point. Im thinking this is a bit of a unnecessarily complicated step towards that 1911 trigger. Interesting though. Perhaps a more robust trigger retun spring??

[@worstcasescenarioch]

Then again it's only a spring, and according to the size and thickness of said spring it's probably cheap as hell. But yeah i agree with you.

[@justinm.791]

Every hammer fired CZ I've owned has had the TRS replaced with a Cajun Gun Works springs. I order the springs when I initially bring the gun home as it's a given that in a matter of a couple weeks the spring will break and then I replace it.

[@gunscorp.5741]

Is there a chance of the Timney alpha competition for glock 19 gen 5, to disarm the firing pin due to a drop from a chest height? Once this trigger makes the gun to get full coked (I mean 100% of the firing on the set ready strike position)... This situation wouldnt cause a incidental shot, because of the safety plunger pin, but it would set the gun not ready for fire... even with the ammo set on the chamber... Has anyone done this test?

[@law7dog]

Will this work on a Glock 40 in 10mm ?

[@junkdubious]

So instead of pushing back slightly then camming-out, it just slides down like it was camming-out. That's is pretty trick! Which means you could go for a heavier pin spring and have a very similar trigger!

[@ThePatriotParadox]

What do you suggest on the guide rod assembly, stainless steel or OEM?/and what weight for a glock 19/ OEM 18lbs or more like a 15lb?

[@SnoFel123]

Does the Gen3/4 Timney Trigger fit in a G17 Gen2 build in 1995?

[@rockhurr7331]

Why isn’t the G26 listed? Do you know if it will work on it?

[@Space_Balls1]

All of my Glocks have some sort of carry/defense purpose. If I had a race gun this would be tempting, but since my purpose and training with Glocks is oriented towards defense I’ll stick with the stock system. Your triggers and Apex are the only aftermarket solutions I would trust to be bombproof.

[@ddavis6409]

How does the engagement work? Can you adjust it if it's not 66%?

[@wdkbbq]

Just heading to range tonight with the trigger. I find out the reset has the same issue as showing in the video: it just been “caught” there and I need to push it to reset. Doesn’t know how to fix it but I’m guessing need some break in?

[@christopherjefferson3561]

So they’ve essentially made a PPQ trigger for glock? Meaning fully cocked striker?

[@Lawpsided]

What’s the brand and type of grease he recommended? Anyone catch that?