The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Trying to Decide: Glock 19 or Walther P99

Laserlips · January 23, 2007, 12:33 PM

The Body Bagger:

Releasing the slide did not cause the ND.. Pulling the trigger on the Glock is what caused the discharge..

What is the "always" trigger pull of the Glock, 5lbs, or 3.5lbs. ?

The DA trigger pull on the Walther P99 is 8.8lbs.... You would have to pull the trigger twice as hard (more or less) on a Walther P99 to cause the same ND as with the Glock.

By the same token if your firearm had a 45lb DA trigger pull it would be even safer from a potential nd/ad... But of course that isn't practical, is it?

In the neglient discharge the operator was certainly at fault. IMO if the pistol had a heavier DA trigger pull, such as the Walther P99 the possibility of that nd happening would have been lessened... Not removed.

Lighter trigger pulls are by their very nature less forgiving of stupid operators who shouldn't have their fingers in the triggerguards until ready to fire anyway.

If you are just looking for a discussion, keep it up.. I'm retired and more than willing to spend all the time you feel interested in spending discussing what should be common sense to most folks... Heavier trigger pull is obviously better when we are talking pontential for nd/ad..

Have a great day.

J. Pomeroy

January 23, 2007, 12:33 PM	#28
Laserlips Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 627	The Body Bagger: Releasing the slide did not cause the ND.. Pulling the trigger on the Glock is what caused the discharge.. What is the "always" trigger pull of the Glock, 5lbs, or 3.5lbs. ? The DA trigger pull on the Walther P99 is 8.8lbs.... You would have to pull the trigger twice as hard (more or less) on a Walther P99 to cause the same ND as with the Glock. By the same token if your firearm had a 45lb DA trigger pull it would be even safer from a potential nd/ad... But of course that isn't practical, is it? In the neglient discharge the operator was certainly at fault. IMO if the pistol had a heavier DA trigger pull, such as the Walther P99 the possibility of that nd happening would have been lessened... Not removed. Lighter trigger pulls are by their very nature less forgiving of stupid operators who shouldn't have their fingers in the triggerguards until ready to fire anyway. If you are just looking for a discussion, keep it up.. I'm retired and more than willing to spend all the time you feel interested in spending discussing what should be common sense to most folks... Heavier trigger pull is obviously better when we are talking pontential for nd/ad.. Have a great day. J. Pomeroy __________________ "Laus Deo"