i have read about how many people use a 3.5# connector in their glocks along with the NY1 spring. from what i understand the NY spring is supposed to make the pull heavier so why do they use it with the 3.5 connector? is it better than using the stock trigger spring with 3.5 connector?
for me I like the reset of the NY1 trigger
Most will probably find the combination of NY1 with the stock connector too heavy. So they use it with the 3.5 connector. That combo tends to provide a stronger reset while firming up the initial take up in contrast to the stock trigger return spring and 5.5 connector.
The NY #1 bumps the trigger pull and reset. The 3.5 brings the pull down but leaves it with a stronger reset. You can lighten it further with a lighter striker spring which I removed and and went back to the standard striker spring. It was alittle too light for me. Right now I’m back to a standard connector, NY#1 and a lighter striker spring. Its better but no 1911. Play around with them to find what works for you.
NOTE: If you are going to try a 3.5 connector, go with the Glock 3.5. I had some reliability issues with an aftermarket brand.
wouldn’t a lighter striker spring reduce reliability on hard primers/in bad conditions. something to consider…
I do enjoy a stout reset, i may have to give this NY1/-connector setup a try.
I use a ny1 in my duty gun with the standard connector. It sucks.
It sucks, regardless of the connector you use.
which one? i was thinking about the ghost rocket
I use a Factory Glock - (3.5lb) connector and the NY1 trigger spring in conjunction with a lighter firing pin safety spring and polished connector, trigger bar, and firing pin safety a la here.
It gives a much more positive trigger return and reset without increasing the pull weight and the polishing helps smooth the pull.
The 3.5lb connector used with the stock trigger return spring feels slightly lighter but the reset is much less positive. I prefer the 3.5/NY1 combo. Your preferences may differ. It is easy enough and cheap enough to experiment though.
The article I linked above is excellent and goes into how everything works together to effect the pull and what should/shouldn’t be tinkered with.
I notice however you do not mention what you are going to be using the pistol for. Defense/carry, competition, etc?
this is for carry/defensive. i thought i posted that in the op.
Do it. If you don’t like it you are out $1.99 for the olive spring.
People say it makes the pull feel consistent like a revolver. I wish I could explain it better but the bottom line is I really like it. And yeah, the reset is majorly positive. I use Glock connectors only.
I picked up a G34 for IDPA/USPSA and mulling over whether to put in a NY1. Probably will and have everything the same.
I wouldn’t change any other springs for a carry Glock.
The GLOCK of mine I posted is a 17 and is currently my only handgun. Its my CCW/home defense/IDPA pistol. I run it as mentioned with a factory - connector and NY1 spring. I intend to pickup both a 19 and 26 over the next few months and both will wear the same setup.
All of my Glocks sans one have the NY1+ -3.5 connector. I find it close to optimal.
I tried the NY1 spring and 3.5 connector to no avail. I even had Ghost Inc install it in one of my Glock pistols and no amount of adjustment felt good to me. It doesn’t hurt to try it out for yourself and see if it works for you. As for me, it failed.
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I put a ghost rocket in my G26. I like the lightened trigger pull and love the reset. A NY1 spring sucked for me with this connector. I didnt like the weight of pull and it was a tad “spongy”. Ive got an array of springs on the way to tinker with. My original goal was to make my G26 trigger feel the same as my G34’s factory trigger. But the reset with the ghost rocket is much better than my G34’s reset. So I may have to file another for my G34. These parts are cheap so it’s no biggie to experiment until you find a reliable combination that works for you. If I can get my 34’s pull(factory) with my 26’s reset(ghost rocket)on BOTH pistols while maintaining reliability, l’ll be very 
Until then, the tinkering continues…
Any specific reason why you want an ny1 for carry?
Thanks for the link.
Good stuff right there.
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I run a NY1 trigger spring and Glock “-” connector in my carry gun, a G27. I absolutely love the feel of this setup, best way I can describe it is it doesnt feel so much like a toy, like the stock setup does. My reason for going with the glock “-” connector as opposed to a Ghost 3.5lb connector is just that I wanted to keep glock factory parts in my gun, at least as much as possible…I did go ahead and install a lighter firing pin safety spring. I would not change the striker spring at all. If you absolutely MUST go to a lower power striker spring, I highly recommend getting one from wolff. Because they make striker springs in half pound increments. The stock weight striker spring is 6lbs, most everybody’s “reduced power” striker spring is 4lbs, and youre just asking for trouble. Use a 5lb spring from wolff if you must…
I highly recommend this setup, it feels much better, and it is actually a safer way to carry. With the trigger being more difficult to pull, there is less of a chance of a ND…Not only that, but I have personally seen a stock trigger spring break, Ive never even heard of a NY1 or NY2 trigger spring breaking.
P.S. If you do install a NY1, keep in mind that you have to keep the trigger depressed to field strip it. With the NY1 spring keeping upward tension on the trigger bar, it can cause the sear to catch on the slide cover plate as youre sliding the upper off if you do not depress the trigger…
This article mentions the “-” connector is now called a 4.5lb instead of a 3.5lb. Did they change the spec on the connector or is it just a nomenclature change?
It was just a name change…they realized it wasnt technically softening the trigger enough to warrant being called a 3.5lb connector.