Glock 43X pinching finger

[sonofeugene]

I used to get a sore finger when shooting my 34. I was not getting pinched. It was pulling my finger against that small moveable protrusion on the front face of the trigger. Even when pulled back, it still stuck out proud of the trigger face. I fixed it and it made my trigger very comfortable to use.

What I did was grind it down so that when that small part was fully depressed, it was flush with the surface of the trigger/shoe. It can be tricky to do but it had no effect on the operation of the trigger.

 

[packy14]

It’s not a pinch it’s a poke. Change the trigger to a reliable non racy aftermarket like an apex. This made my garbage g43 fun to shoot even. Need to put one in my g43x

 

[sonofeugene]

As I mentioned, if it’s poking your finger, my solution works well and does not change any of the trigger’s function. All it does is make the trigger comfortable to use. The only tricky part of the modification is holding that small part in its most rearward position while you grind it down to match the trigger profile.

 

[Wolkenflieger]

Mine did the same thing, the 43 as well. Sold them both, OG shield and p365 don’t bite.

My P365 bit me hard, but probably due to user error. My left palm skin was caught between the gun and mag when I slammed it home. OW.

 

[home1974]

But how is your finger getting pinched? To pinch anything, including your finger, two surfaces must come together to pinch your finger. You have named one surface, the shoe. What is the other surface?

Well idk about if its actual pinching for me it wasn't it was the safety on the trigger

 

[Crucifier41]

If it is your pinkie getting pinched then it is getting caught between the magazine and frame where there is a gap. The sharp plastic protruding can do that here.

G30 and G26 are notorious for this. Look up videos. Have not heard of it in the 43 given the different magazine variety.

You have to either file the sharp frame edge or change the magazine type/add a magazine adaptor.

Good luck.

 

[sonnyscud]

I shot a Glock 43X for the first time the other day. It kept pinching my trigger finger, enough to give me a blood blister after about 60rds.

Anyone had this happen?

I have a G26 and enjoy it, no issues. I wanted a 43X but now I’m not sure

 

[sonnyscud]

I shot a Glock 43X for the first time the other day. It kept pinching my trigger finger, enough to give me a blood blister after about 60rds.

Anyone had this happen?

I have a G26 and enjoy it, no issues. I wanted a 43X but now I’m not sure

After couple hundred rounds and 4days later

 

[sonofeugene]

“it wasn't it was”??

 

[swruger]

My off roster 43x mos does the same thing. I believe it is the safety trigger blade that somehow pokes or pinches the pad on the trigger finger. I have not pulled out a magnifying glass for my 60 plus year old eyes to see if I can identify the problem. I wear size XL gloves. After a couple mags I just put it away, highly irritating. None of my other Glocks produce that result, from Gen 2 through Gen 5. I typically don't like to change to non factory parts on stuff I may use for personal protection, so it sits in the safe aging gracefully.

 

[sonofeugene]

Poking and pinching are two entirely different things. Which is it?

If it’s poking, my cure works very well.

 

[miles888]

You guys are right about the safety. The 43x is a lot prouder than my 26. If I pick up a 43x I’ll shave it down. Glock store has a video about this. Not for 43x specifically but all Glocks

 

[sonofeugene]

Can you provide a link to that article? I’d like to see how it compares to my fix.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I’ve had this happen on some Glocks. In my case, what I found was that the safety in the middle of the trigger protruded a bit past the trigger when fully depressed and that was the source of the sting. It was so bad in a G21 that I couldn’t shoot more than 2 magazines. I kept the original trigger stock and bought an OEM trigger unit one and fully depressed it and sanded it flush with about 180 to 240 grit sand paper so it was flush when fully depressed. Then, had a Glock armorer install it. Could then easily shoot 150 rounds with no trigger string. Before folks start saying this is unsafe to do, it isn’t. In theory, it could make the gun less reliable if anything. If you go out on the Glock store and search they provide Glock OEM assemblies for G19 where they do this already. Also, this is a range gun, not a self defense gun. For the self defense pistol, I leave it bone stock except for sights.

 

[miles888]

Can you provide a link to that article? I’d like to see how it compares to my fix.

This video has a walkthrough

 

[11thfinger]

I have the same issue. IA wont allow trigger mods so I'll probably sell it. After the qual I got a nasty blister

 

[sonofeugene]

I’ve had this happen on some Glocks. In my case, what I found was that the safety in the middle of the trigger protruded a bit past the trigger when fully depressed and that was the source of the sting. It was so bad in a G21 that I couldn’t shoot more than 2 magazines. I kept the original trigger stock and bought an OEM trigger unit one and fully depressed it and sanded it flush with about 180 to 240 grit sand paper so it was flush when fully depressed. Then, had a Glock armorer install it. Could then easily shoot 150 rounds with no trigger string. Before folks start saying this is unsafe to do, it isn’t. In theory, it could make the gun less reliable if anything. If you go out on the Glock store and search they provide Glock OEM assemblies for G19 where they do this already. Also, this is a range gun, not a self defense gun. For the self defense pistol, I leave it bone stock except for sights.

My two 34’s are used for HD. I have modified both. My modification makes the trigger super comfortable. And, if done properly, hase zero effect on safety or performing properly.

 

[sonofeugene]

Thanks for the link.

And if you have a modicum of skill, its simple to do. And no disassembly of the trigger is required.

 

[sonofeugene]

FYI, I ground down that safety thing using a dental laboratory hand piece. But a Dremel tool would likely work as well. Just be sure you hold that safety thing all the way into the trigger when grinding.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

FYI, I ground down that safety thing using a dental laboratory hand piece. But a Dremel tool would likely work as well. Just be sure you hold that safety thing all the way into the trigger when grinding.

I used a wooden dowel and put the sand paper on that. It’s fairly easy to do.