Overview

The Timney Alpha Competition Series was built for one job: getting the trigger out of your way so your draw, your grip, and your index can do the winning. Now dialed in specifically for the new GLOCK Gen 6 platform, the Alpha drops a crisp, consistent 3-pound pull into your pistol without touching the frame, the barrel, or the internals that make a Glock run. If you're shooting USPSA, IDPA, steel challenge, or any other timed competition where a mushy factory trigger is costing you split seconds, this is the upgrade that competitive shooters have been putting rounds through for years — now built for the newest generation of Glock.

Timney has been machining triggers in Phoenix, Arizona since 1946, and the Alpha Competition Series carries the same philosophy that's made them the world's largest trigger manufacturer: precision-machined components, tight tolerances, and a lifetime guarantee behind every part that leaves their shop.

Why the GLOCK Gen 6 Changes the Equation

GLOCK's Gen 6 lineup, launched in January 2026, already moved the factory trigger toward a flatter face and more consistent finger placement — a clear nod to what competition shooters have wanted for years. The Alpha Competition Series takes that starting point further, replacing the factory trigger bar and sear with components that break clean and reset short, so you're not fighting take-up or over-travel between shots. Paired with Gen 6's redesigned grip texture, undercut trigger guard, and flared thumb rest, a Timney Alpha-equipped Gen 6 is about as close as you get to a purpose-built race gun without leaving the factory frame behind.

Key Features

3 lb. pull weight — a crisp, repeatable break with a well-defined wall and virtually no creep, so your trigger press stops being a variable.
NP3 (Teflon-nickel) coated trigger bar and sear — the same low-friction coating used in high-end competition and precision rifle actions, reducing wear and keeping the action smooth pull after pull, magazine after magazine.
Tool-free, snap-in housing installation — the Alpha drops into the factory housing without a punch set, a press, or a trip to a gunsmith. Most shooters are back on the range in under 15 minutes with the included installation video.
Retains factory Glock connector, springs, and stock components — the Alpha modifies feel, not function. Your pistol keeps running on the parts Glock engineered it around.
Lifetime warranty from Timney — if it's ever damaged or defective, Timney repairs or replaces it at no charge, for as long as you own it.
Fits 9mm and .40 S&W GLOCK Gen 6 pistols — matched specifically to Gen 6 dimensions; not interchangeable with Gen 3-4 or Gen 5 Alpha kits.

Built for the Range, Not the Holster

Let's be direct about this one: the Alpha Competition Series is a competition-only trigger. A 3-pound pull is fast and clean on the clock, but it's lighter than what's appropriate for a duty or concealed-carry pistol. This is the trigger you install on your USPSA gun, your steel challenge gun, or your dedicated range gun — not the one riding in an appendix holster. If you're looking for a trigger upgrade that keeps a duty-appropriate pull weight for daily carry, look at our in-house Glock Triggers systems instead, which are built around that use case from the ground up.

What's in the Box

Complete Alpha Competition Series trigger assembly (shoe, bar, and sear with NP3 coating)
Installation hardware
Access to Timney's step-by-step installation video

Specifications

Spec	Detail
Pull Weight	3 lbs
Trigger Bar & Sear Finish	NP3 (Teflon-nickel)
Housing	Snap-in, tool-free installation
Compatibility	Stock GLOCK Gen 6 pistols only
Calibers	9mm, .40 S&W
Intended Use	Competition use only — not rated for duty/carry
Warranty	Timney Lifetime Warranty
Manufacturer	Timney Triggers, Phoenix, AZ (est. 1946)

Installation

The Alpha Competition Series is designed around a snap-in housing, so there's no need to swap your Glock's trigger housing, connector, or springs. Most shooters can complete the install at a bench with basic tools by following Timney's included video walkthrough — no gunsmithing required. Because the kit works with your stock components, reinstalling your factory trigger later (if you ever need to for a duty-rated configuration) is just as straightforward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this trigger legal/safe for USPSA, IDPA, or Steel Challenge? Yes — a 3 lb. trigger pull is a common and accepted spec for open, limited, and production-adjacent competition divisions. Always confirm current minimum pull-weight requirements for your specific division and match organization before your event.

Will this fit my Gen 3, Gen 4, or Gen 5 Glock? No. This kit is machined specifically for GLOCK Gen 6 dimensions. Timney also offers dedicated Alpha Competition Series kits for Gen 3-4 and Gen 5 pistols — check compatibility carefully before ordering.

Can I use this trigger for concealed carry or duty? We don't recommend it. At 3 lbs., this trigger is built for the controlled environment of a shooting bay, not everyday carry. For a Glock trigger built with carry and duty use in mind, browse our in-house Glock Triggers lineup.

Does installing this trigger void my Glock warranty? Modifying factory Glock components can affect GLOCK's warranty coverage on those parts. The Alpha Competition Series itself is covered separately by Timney's lifetime warranty.

What calibers does this fit? The GLOCK Gen 6 Alpha Competition Series is compatible with 9mm and .40 S&W Gen 6 models.

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DISCLAIMER: This product is not manufactured, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by GLOCK. GLOCK does not warrant or represent that this product is compatible with GLOCK pistols.