Making a Glock trigger safety for a KJW

ARC-74 · January 21st, 2012, 20:47

The newer KJW Glock's lack of a trigger safety finally got to me.
I took a piece of scrap ABS plastic used my dremel and needle files to get the shape more or less right. The pin to hold it in place is already on the trigger(one less thing to worry about). I then drilled a small hole iinside the trigger and inserted a cut down Bic lighter flint spring so the safety returns to "safe" after releasing the trigger.

Adamlxlx · January 21st, 2012, 20:53

Nice man, I have wanted to do the same for a while. This makes me want to do it even more.

anthon · January 21st, 2012, 21:16

I have always been curious about these. What do they actually do? Seriously....

If the gun is going to go off the trigger is the last place I want the safety. Really its not even really a safety beucase if anything snaggs the trigger, its going off.....

Donster · January 21st, 2012, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthon

I have always been curious about these. What do they actually do? Seriously....

If the gun is going to go off the trigger is the last place I want the safety. Really its not even really a safety beucase if anything snaggs the trigger, its going off.....

not when there is a 5-12lbs trigger pull depending on what type of trigger you get. The fact is, unless a branch somehow snags the trigger while its falling from an impossible height, and said branch catches the middle trigger safety just right and maintains constant pressure and then manages to have enough momentum to apply said aforementioned trigger weight, the gun (the RS version anyway) is NOT going off...

anthon · January 21st, 2012, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donster

not when there is a 5-12lbs trigger pull depending on what type of trigger you get. The fact is, unless a branch somehow snags the trigger while its falling from an impossible height, and said branch catches the middle trigger safety just right and maintains constant pressure and then manages to have enough momentum to apply said aforementioned trigger weight, the gun (the RS version anyway) is NOT going off...

So why would you need a trigger safety then?

m102404 · January 21st, 2012, 22:39

legal liability

Amos · January 21st, 2012, 23:24

If the center of the trigger isn't pushed down (something snags the side or something like that) the trigger will not depress.

If you're using the gun like a gun, then when you pull the trigger, you disengage the safety.

StrikeFreedom · January 21st, 2012, 23:25

I've read that this trigger "safety" was originally meant for an aesthetic reason: indicating that the hammer is cocked.

anthon · January 21st, 2012, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrikeFreedom

I've read that this trigger "safety" was originally meant for an aesthetic reason: indicating that the hammer is cocked.

Thats about all it does....

Danke · January 22nd, 2012, 00:28

The Euros have put out a bunch of odd pistols with odd controls to suit certain circumstances or requirements. Back in the late 70s all the police forces on the continent were ditching their WW II sidearms for new wonder nines. The US police along with Euro armed forces also on the hunt.

Some hung their hat on DA/SA pistols with a decocker. Others didn't like that inital heavy pull you get with a DA and weren't worried about giving a dud round in the chamber a second heavier tap. On the real deal that trigger within a trigger does much more than just stop movement.

Spawn28 · January 22nd, 2012, 01:16

To the OP

Well regardless of what it does or doesnt do in real life, Good job man looks good and its functional so i say mission accomplished. I too would like to do this to my buddies Glock so now that i know it can be done it shall be done. So thanks for takin the time to post and take pics.

Its guys that make the attempt that get the results.

ARC-74 · January 22nd, 2012, 01:51

Thanks!
I know there are lots of KJW's missing safeties, happy to share my take on it.
It took quite a bit of test fitting/ re-shaping, but it is nice to have it on there.
The Bic spring came to mind as I lit my first smoke this morning

Styrak · January 22nd, 2012, 01:53

Is it actually functional? Acts as a safety?

ARC-74 · January 22nd, 2012, 01:58

Yes it does work.
If I try pulling the trigger without pressing the safety, the small tab prevents any movement.

evo85210 · January 24th, 2012, 00:48

how'd you remove the trigger and the pin? the pin seems to be glued in or something, i can't get it out.

Home	Forums	Register	Gallery	FAQ	Calendar
Retailers	Community	News/Info	International Retailers	IRC	Today's Posts

British Columbia	Alberta
BCAC	EAR
Op-For	JOC
Northern Arms Airsoft	Skunkworx Airsoft
Airsoft Kelowna	RAAT
Prince George Airsoft	Manitoba
Saskatchewan	MAA
SK Airsoft	Ontario
PDW	Airsoft Ottawa
South Sask Mercs	Snow Dragons
Quebec	1st Ranger Platoon
PQAC	Wolfpack Tactical
1st Pathfinders Regiment	TTAC3
Quebec Airsoft
MTX Airsoft	Atlantic
FAQc	Atlantic Airsoft

January 21st, 2012, 20:47	#1
ARC-74 Can't Aim worth a damn!! old lady gives me heck for missing the toilet all the time. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal area & Tatooine	Making a Glock trigger safety for a KJW The newer KJW Glock's lack of a trigger safety finally got to me. I took a piece of scrap ABS plastic used my dremel and needle files to get the shape more or less right. The pin to hold it in place is already on the trigger(one less thing to worry about). I then drilled a small hole iinside the trigger and inserted a cut down Bic lighter flint spring so the safety returns to "safe" after releasing the trigger. Last edited by ARC-74; March 4th, 2013 at 13:36..

January 21st, 2012, 23:24	#7
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	If the center of the trigger isn't pushed down (something snags the side or something like that) the trigger will not depress. If you're using the gun like a gun, then when you pull the trigger, you disengage the safety. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

January 22nd, 2012, 00:28	#10
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	The Euros have put out a bunch of odd pistols with odd controls to suit certain circumstances or requirements. Back in the late 70s all the police forces on the continent were ditching their WW II sidearms for new wonder nines. The US police along with Euro armed forces also on the hunt. Some hung their hat on DA/SA pistols with a decocker. Others didn't like that inital heavy pull you get with a DA and weren't worried about giving a dud round in the chamber a second heavier tap. On the real deal that trigger within a trigger does much more than just stop movement. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

January 21st, 2012, 20:53	#2
Adamlxlx Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Guelph	Nice man, I have wanted to do the same for a while. This makes me want to do it even more.

January 21st, 2012, 21:16	#3
anthon Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Toronto	I have always been curious about these. What do they actually do? Seriously.... If the gun is going to go off the trigger is the last place I want the safety. Really its not even really a safety beucase if anything snaggs the trigger, its going off.....

January 21st, 2012, 22:39	#6
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	legal liability

January 21st, 2012, 23:25	#8
StrikeFreedom Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Markham	I've read that this trigger "safety" was originally meant for an aesthetic reason: indicating that the hammer is cocked.

January 22nd, 2012, 01:16	#11
Spawn28 I am manly hear me squeek Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Bay The Gateway to Hells Ars!	To the OP Well regardless of what it does or doesnt do in real life, Good job man looks good and its functional so i say mission accomplished. I too would like to do this to my buddies Glock so now that i know it can be done it shall be done. So thanks for takin the time to post and take pics. Its guys that make the attempt that get the results. __________________

January 22nd, 2012, 01:51	#12
ARC-74 Can't Aim worth a damn!! old lady gives me heck for missing the toilet all the time. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal area & Tatooine	Thanks! I know there are lots of KJW's missing safeties, happy to share my take on it. It took quite a bit of test fitting/ re-shaping, but it is nice to have it on there. The Bic spring came to mind as I lit my first smoke this morning

January 22nd, 2012, 01:53	#13
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Is it actually functional? Acts as a safety? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

January 22nd, 2012, 01:58	#14
ARC-74 Can't Aim worth a damn!! old lady gives me heck for missing the toilet all the time. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal area & Tatooine	Yes it does work. If I try pulling the trigger without pressing the safety, the small tab prevents any movement.

January 24th, 2012, 00:48	#15
evo85210 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2012	how'd you remove the trigger and the pin? the pin seems to be glued in or something, i can't get it out.

Making a Glock trigger safety for a KJW

Upgrades & Modifications