Description
There's a reason the Timney Alpha Competition became such a hit right out of the gate. Glock pistols are famously reliable, but the stock trigger has never been the star of the show, and this straight aluminum replacement fixes that without touching what makes a Glock a Glock. It ships from the factory at a 3-pound pull weight and delivers a crisp break with a short, snappy reset, which is exactly what you want when you're chasing faster, cleaner shots.
What the Alpha Competition Brings to Your Gen 3/4
The heart of this trigger is the Teflon-nickel (NP3) coated trigger bar and sear. That coating is an electroless nickel and PTFE finish that cuts friction down to almost nothing, which is what gives the pull its glassy, smooth feel from takeup to break. Up front you get a straight aluminum trigger shoe with an anodized safety blade, so you're getting that flat competition face plus the built-in safety Glock owners expect. It runs on all stock Glock parts and springs, so you're not replacing your firing pin assembly or anything else in the fire control group.
Fitment and Getting It Installed
This version is built for Gen 3 and Gen 4 double-stack, medium-frame Glocks chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W. That covers popular models like the 17, 17L, 19, 22, 23, 24, 34 and 35, along with the 26, 27, 31, 32 and 33. It's a drop-in job that most folks can knock out at the kitchen table with basic punches and the included instructions, no gunsmith required. Timney also includes a pair of trigger return springs so you can dial in reset feel if you ever need a little more spring pressure.
Built for the Range and the Match
The 3-pound weight and clean break really shine in USPSA, IPSC, 3-Gun and other action shooting where speed and precision both matter. Timney put an early sample through an independent test of 10,000 rounds with no oil and no cleaning and reported zero malfunctions, which speaks to how well it holds up under a heavy round count. Treat it like the precision part it is and it'll reward you with a trigger that feels the same on shot one and shot one thousand.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Model: Alpha Competition
- Manufacturer Part Number: ALPHAGLOCK34
- UPC: 081950613403
- Product Type: Drop-In Trigger
- Trigger Style: Straight Aluminum with Safety Blade
- Pull Weight: 3 lb (factory)
- Coating: Teflon-Nickel (NP3) Trigger Bar and Sear
- Fitment: Glock Gen 3/4 Medium Frame, 9mm / .40 S&W
- Compatible Models: 17, 17L, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
- Color: Black
- Length: 7.8 in
- Installation: Drop-In, No Gunsmith Required
- Shipping Weight: 0.33 lb
What’s Included
- Timney Alpha Competition straight aluminum trigger with safety blade
- NP3-coated trigger bar and sear
- Two trigger return springs
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Glock models does the Alpha Competition Gen 3/4 trigger fit?
This trigger is made for Gen 3 and Gen 4 double-stack, medium-frame Glocks in 9mm and .40 S&W. That includes the 17, 17L, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35. It's not built for the large-frame models like the 20 and 21 or the slim single-stacks, so check your model against the list before ordering.
Do I need a gunsmith to install the Timney Alpha trigger?
No, it's a true drop-in design that most owners install themselves. You'll need a basic punch set and the included instructions, and it uses all your stock Glock parts and springs. Plenty of users report finishing the swap in a matter of minutes at home.
What is the pull weight and does it change the reset?
It ships from the factory at a 3-pound pull with a crisp break and a notably short, positive reset. That combination is what makes it popular for action shooting sports where speed matters. If you ever need a firmer reset, the kit includes a second trigger return spring to fine-tune it.
Is the Alpha Competition trigger reliable enough for high round counts?
Timney designed it to keep Glock's reliability intact while upgrading the feel. During independent testing an Alpha Competition ran 10,000 rounds with no oil and no cleaning and reported zero malfunctions. Like any competition-grade part, it does best with regular attention rather than being neglected.





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