Description
Timney has been building triggers for over 76 years, and the Alpha Competition series brings that pedigree to the Glock crowd. This is the bronze anodized version built for Gen5 double-stack Glocks, and it swaps the mushy factory feel for a crisp, predictable 3 pound break. If you have ever felt like your Glock's trigger was the weakest link in your groups, this is the part that fixes it without touching the guts of what makes a Glock a Glock.
What Sets the Alpha Trigger Apart
The magic here is the Teflon nickel (NP3) coating on the trigger bar and sear. That treatment cuts friction down to almost nothing, so the pull comes back smooth and the reset is quick and tactile. The trigger itself is a straight aluminum shoe with an anodized safety blade, which gives you a flat face for consistent finger placement shot after shot. It is the kind of upgrade you notice on your very first press.
Built to Run Hard
Reliability is where a lot of aftermarket Glock triggers fall apart, but Timney put this one through the wringer. In an independent test, an Alpha-equipped Glock ran 10,000 rounds with no cleaning and no oiling and posted zero malfunctions. That is the sort of endurance that lets you trust it in a match or on a long range day, not just baby it at the bench.
Fitment and Install
This Gen5 version fits a wide spread of medium-frame double-stack models: the 17, 19, 19X, 22, 23, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, and 45, plus the G44 in 22 LR. It uses all of your stock Glock parts and springs, and installation is a straightforward drop-in job that most folks can knock out at the bench with basic punches. The bronze finish gives it a sharp race-gun look while it is at it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Model: Alpha Competition
- Manufacturer Part Number: ALPHAGLOCK5BRNZE
- UPC: 081950615681
- Color / Finish: Bronze Anodized
- Pull Weight: 3 lb
- Trigger Shoe: Straight/Flat Aluminum
- Bar & Sear Coating: Teflon Nickel (NP3)
- Safety Blade: Anodized
- Handedness: Right Hand
- Fitment: Glock Gen5 17/19/19X/22/23/26/27/33/34/35/45 & G44
- Style: Factory Replacement
- Material: Nickel / Aluminum
- Product Type: Trigger
What’s Included
- Timney Alpha Competition trigger shoe with anodized safety blade
- NP3-coated trigger bar
- NP3-coated sear
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Glocks does the Timney Alpha Gen5 trigger fit?
It fits Gen5 medium-frame double-stack models including the 17, 19, 19X, 22, 23, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, and 45. It also works with the G44 in 22 LR. It is built for stock Glock pistols and uses all of your factory parts and springs.
Do I need a gunsmith to install the Alpha trigger?
No, this is designed as a drop-in factory replacement that most owners can install themselves at the bench. You will reuse your stock Glock parts and springs, so it is mainly a matter of swapping the trigger assembly with basic punches. Take your time and follow a good Gen5 install guide and you will be set.
What kind of pull will I actually feel with the Timney Alpha?
You get a consistent 3 pound break that is noticeably crisper than the stock Glock trigger. The NP3 coating on the bar and sear cuts friction so the take-up is smooth and the reset is short and positive. The flat aluminum shoe also helps you place your finger the same way every shot.
Is the Alpha trigger reliable enough for regular carry or heavy use?
Timney designed it to keep Glock reliability intact, and an independent test ran 10,000 rounds through an Alpha-equipped Glock with zero malfunctions and no cleaning or oiling. That kind of endurance makes it a solid pick for high-volume range days and competition. As with any trigger swap, function test the gun thoroughly before you trust it.





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