Chad Wallace

August 2, 2024

Review, Gear

PR Trigger

Chad Wallace

August 2, 2024

Review, Gear

PR Trigger review

PR Triggers has come out with a product that is just plain fun. It is their G model Pull Release Trigger for Glock Gen 3 style pistols. What is a Pull Release trigger you might ask? It is a trigger that fires when you pull the trigger, and when you release the trigger. So essentially you get two shots fired with every full press/release cycle of the trigger.

Since I already mentioned what the PR Trigger does, let us get into what it is. The G model trigger is a drop in trigger assembly for Glock gen 3 and Gen 4 style small frame pistols. For instance, a G19, G17, or equivalents. The PR kit contains a trigger, red colored backplate, a new striker plunger, and a new trigger housing. So it is a complete drop in swap from your original trigger.

Installation is pretty straightforward. Basically remove your old trigger group and install the PR one. The exception is the new striker plunger. To install the plunger, you will need to take the backplate off your slide. Then remove the old plunger. The PR’s new plunger has an arrow on it. This arrow must face the front of the pistol. Once installed, PR Triggers recommends installing the included red backplate. This is so that you can visually tell that this is the pistol with the pull/release trigger. If you do not feel comfortable doing this yourself, please have a gunsmith install the PR Trigger.

Once installed, it is time to head to the range, or garbage pit, to do some shooting. On some pistols a break in period is needed. I dry fired mine a lot, so that may have helped. When I first tried the PR Trigger out, I only loaded up a few rounds to get the feel of the pull/release system. This seemed to work well. When I loaded up more, the trigger did not always want to fire. I was getting light primer strikes. I ran a bunch of different style ammunition through it, all with the same problem. So I took the PR Trigger home, took it out of the Lone Wolf Arms and installed it in a Polymer 80. When I returned to the range with it, I was still having problems. I contacted PR and they had me send the trigger back. Customer service was fantastic and promptly sent out a new one.

Once the new PR Trigger was installed in the Polymer 80, I returned to the range. The new trigger was running much better. So much so that I could get through a full 30 round magazine without any problems. Every so often I will run into a problem if I am using iffy magazines or really cheap ammo. Good quality ammo seems to run decent.

After using the PR Trigger in just a pistol, I proceeded to add something that takes it to a whole new level. Recover Tactical sent me out one of their 20/80 stabilizer kits for the Polymer 80. The Recover 20/80 is a folding chassis system for various pistols. It uses a clamshell design that just encapsulates the pistol. The Chassis easily installs and removes by just one screw. The price is right on Recover 20/80 also. They run $100. All I can say is that this little chassis system takes the PR Trigger up about 3 notches. You now have support to help control that second shot. The Recover 20/80 just makes the PR Trigger so much more fun to shoot.

Besides the initial problems, I do have one complaint. If you pull the trigger back, firing a round, and want to stop shooting, you have to hold the trigger back while you unload the gun. This is very awkward. Try this, drop the mag and cycle the slide sometime, all while holding the trigger back. Did I mention pointing the pistol in a safe direction while doing this? It is not super easy. I do hear rumors that PR is making one with a switch so you can just flip it and release the trigger without the pistol firing. Besides this one complaint, The PR Trigger is still great fun.

The PR Trigger is just plain fun. I know I have mentioned it before, but when you shoot this thing, it just puts a smile on your face. It is probably one of the closest things you can get, legally, to a machine pistol. Especially if you run it in some sort of chassis like the Recover Tactical one. You definitely need to experience it for yourself.

If you are in the market for something different, check out the PR Trigger. It is well made and reasonably priced. Especially if you compare it to other triggers that are similar in function. It is not really practical, but sometimes fun overrules practicality. And the PR Trigger does that with flying colors. Go check out the G model over at PR Triggers.

Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Glock Trigger that fires on the pull and release of the trigger

Target Market:

Anyone who likes to have fun

Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:

Drop in complete system
Fits gen 3 glocks and some copies
Fires on pull and release
Increased rate of fire
Easy install
ATF Compliant
Lifetime Warranty

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

None as of now

What others are saying?:

Nothing found as of publishing

Link to other reviews:

Chris from the 740 on YouTube

Price point:

MSRP = $249.99

Retail = $199.99 at JSD Supply

I need it now! Availability:

PR Triggers or JSD Supply

Our Rating:

Pros:

Fires on pull and release of the trigger
ATF compliant
Fun
Works even better with some sort of chassis system
Lifetime warranty

Cons:

First trigger sent didn’t seem to work with my setup
Doesn’t always fire depending on ammunition type
If trigger is pulled back and you don’t want to fire, you must unload the pistol

Score: 7.00 Good

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Chad Wallace

May 12, 2018

Review

Werkz M2 holster for Polymer80

Chad Wallace

May 12, 2018

Review

Werkz holsters is a small kydex company located in Princeton Idaho. I first heard of them on the Handgun Radio podcast. Werkz makes of variety of formed holsters and accessories. From custom to off the shelf, they have you covered. Werkz sent me one of their M2 IWB holsters for a Polymer 80 PF940c and a M2 magazine carrier for this review.

The M2 holster is a taco style design with some other features. A taco style holster is one that is made out of one piece of material, then folded over a mold, hence the taco name. A feature that I didn’t think I would use was the ability to convert it to an outside the waistband (OWB) holster. I found this actually quit useful when I realized that this was the only holster I had for my Polymer 80 and needed it OWB. I switched the clip to the other side. To do this, one just removes the two screws holding the clip on, and moves it to the other side. The M2 has clip locations at two heights and an angled location also. I ran the holster IWB with it angled or canted forward. This resulted in the main dislike of the holster. The clip doesn’t completely rest against the holster. It hangs about halfway off. When wearing it in this config, I felt as if it didn’t have as much surface area holding onto my belt and was also easier to take the holster off of the belt. When using the M2 in the straight upright position, this was not a factor.

I must admit, this is one of the nicest finished holsters I have used. The edges are smooth, and I mean real smooth. It has some sort of texture on the outside. The Werkz logo is etched or laser engraved into the kydex. There are bosses where the clip is screwed on. It is open at the bottom so that a longer, or threaded barrel, will fit. The sight channel is really tall to clear suppressor height sights. It is even clearanced for a micro red dot sight.

I’ve worn the M2 on and off since receiving it. It holds the pistol very nicely with good retention. One can adjust the retention somewhat by tightening or loosening the tension screws. The M2 does seem to print some under a T-shirt, or any thinner shirt. That is why I only wore it off and on. If I had a jacket on, no problem, but I usually just wear a T-shirt as a cover garment. I mainly wore it at the 2:30 to 3 o’clock position. Angling the pistol/holster combo forward didn’t seem to make it print any less. After about 3 days of wearing the M2, my body adjusted and it was comfortable, at least somewhat. I like how the M2 only has one wide clip, it makes it easier to locate exactly where it is the most comfortable. The M2 is a small holster, Werkz even calls it minimalist, and I’d have to agree.

As I also mentioned, I wore the M2 as an OWB holster also. This is also when I mainly used the M2 mag carrier. I wore the M2 at a local Steel Challenge match. I was concerned using it with just the single clip. After 25 draws and reholsters, I am no longer concerned at all. It performed well as an OWB rig.

Now a little about the M2 magazine carrier. The mag carrier is also a taco style and holds the magazine vertically. It is currently only offered for 9mm/40 Glock style magazines. As with the holster, the mag carrier clip is also reversible for IWB/OWB. I never reversed the clip, I just turned the magazine around and it worked fine. The M2 mag carrier is of the same high quality as the M2 holster.

If you are looking for a good quality, and inexpensive holster, give Werkz a look. If the M2 is in stock, it is one of the “quick ship” holsters. So you can have it quickly also. They will also do custom holsters, if that’s what you’re looking for.

Firearms Insider Reviews - 8 Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Minimalist Kydex Holster

Target Market:

Those needing a decent holster

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

IWB - OWB convertible
Kydex
Adjustable clip height
1.5” belt clip
Straight or canted
Adjustable retention
Useable with slide mounted optics

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

With or Without some rail mounted lights and colors

What others are saying?:

One holster to do it all. 5/5 stars on Amazon
By Dan S
Awesome holster. Ambidextrous carry options for every situation and adjustable retention. So far this is the only holster I could find that can AWIB and strong side OWB carry without replacing any parts, just moving some screws and bushings. Comfortable and has minimal printing. Also, you can't beat this price. Nearest comparable product from a reputable source is going to cost more for less features.

Link to other reviews:

None for this particular holster

Price point:

MSRP holster = $42.50

MSRP mag carrier = $30.00

Retail = $50.00 on Amazon

I need it now! Availability:

Werkz or Amazon

Our Rating:

Pros:

Great construction
Adjustable retention
Adjustable cant
Convertible between IWB and OWB
Price

Cons:

Holster prints
Clip

Score: 7.5 Good

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Chad Wallace

April 28, 2018

Review

Faxon Firearms Glock Barrel

Chad Wallace

April 28, 2018

Review

It seems as if everyone is getting into the custom Glock barrel making business. Faxon Firearms is no exception, or is it? Faxon has been making rifle barrels for some time now. What’s the next logical step, pistol barrels, of course. Faxon was gracious enough to send me 2 of their Glock barrels. One for a G19, and then one for a G17. We will mainly be talking about the G19 barrel.

The G19 barrel that came in was the TiN (titanium nitride) one. This coating gives the barrel a great looking gold plating. Not only does it look good, but it should last a lifetime. Not only does the barrel have Tin coating, the Tin coating is actually done over a QPQ salt bath nitride. These “Match Series” barrels are made from 416-R Stainless Steel. Faxon also does a flame style fluting on the outside of the barrel. On this type of barrel, I would have to hear some really good data as to why, except that it looks good.

These barrels are what they call “Drop in”. Yes, it did drop into my slide without any fitting, and I would expect it to for almost any slide. Because it has tighter tolerances than a stock barrel, the lock up is tighter and the fit in general is better. According to Faxon, it has a 9mm SAAMI chamber. It doesn’t mention a “match” chamber. The barrel also runs a 11 degree target crown. Faxon uses a conventional button rifling. This means that you can shoot any type of bullet out of it, including lead. The lock up was nice and tight. The barrel has very little, if any, noticeable movement front to back or side to side. There are some wear marks around the barrel, but that is to be expected. I guess those tight tolerances are working correctly without being too large to cause problems.

I want to mention difference that I noticed with this barrel. The hood of the barrel (the top part that fills up the ejection port) has a tapered cut at the front. This allows the slide/barrel to unlock more smoothly, at least in my opinion. Other “match” barrels that I have are just squared off in this location. After a little use, they show a wear mark, but the Faxon barrel does not.

S - Sig 115gr. 3 rounds shown, other 2 rounds are covered by tape measure

Now that I’ve bored you with the details, how does it shoot? My answer would be good. I tested accuracy with 7 different ammunition manufacturers. These groups were shot at 15yds with me resting the pistol on a bag. I used a Polymer 80 frame with a Grey Ghost Precision slide. The 5 shot groups ranged from just under 1.5” to around 7”. I also shot the same ammo through a different barrel and the 7” stuff was just as bad. Most of the groups averaged around 2.5” - 3”. This barrel has worked great from the first round and on up. The best group was with Sig 115 gr Elite ball FMJ, and the worst group was HSM 124 gr. I know this is not a Ransom rest accuracy test, but I thought it was more practical and probably gives a better idea of real world accuracy.

If you are in the market for a new, or replacement Glock barrel, look into Faxon. Besides the one here, they make different color options and threading also. Plus, they are made 100% in the USA in Faxon’s production facility. A great barrel option for Glock style pistols.