Glock FRT Guide: What Exists, Legal Status & Alternatives

A Glock FRT is one of the most searched pistol upgrades we see at AR15Discounts, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Shoppers ask whether one exists, whether it fits their pistol, and what the law says. This guide answers all three, and it shows the Glock forced reset kits we actually carry.

Short answer: Yes, Glock FRT kits exist, but none is covered by the 2025 Rare Breed settlement. Rare Breed agreed not to make FRTs for handguns, and many online listings are mislabeled triggers or illegal switches. AR15Discounts carries purpose-built Glock forced reset kits from Texas Triggers, Dogwood Armory, Corn Gunworks, and Advanced Reset Technology.

Before you shop, keep two points in mind. First, a forced reset trigger still fires one shot per pull. Second, federal and state rules for pistol FRTs are not the same as the rules for AR-15 units, so read the legal sections below before you order. This article is not legal advice.

What is a Glock FRT?

A Glock FRT is an aftermarket trigger system that uses the cycling of the slide to push the trigger forward after each shot. A standard Glock trigger waits for your finger to let it travel forward until it resets. A forced reset design takes over part of that job mechanically.

The idea started on the AR-15, where the bolt carrier group drives the reset. Pistol makers adapted it to striker-fired handguns, and the Glock became the obvious target because it is the most common pistol in the country. Our forced reset trigger vs. standard trigger article covers the general mechanics if you are new to the category.

How does a Glock FRT work?

Every Glock FRT we carry replaces the factory trigger shoe and adds a reset part, often called a trip or reset lever. When the slide moves rearward and returns, it contacts that part. The part then pushes the trigger shoe back toward its forward position, so it is ready for the next press sooner.

The shooter still has to release pressure and press the trigger again for every shot. That is the line between a forced reset system and a machine gun. A Glock FRT does not let the pistol fire more than one shot per function of the trigger. Fitting matters, too. Most kits need some light sanding or filing so the trip times correctly with your slide.

Does a Glock FRT actually exist? What’s on the market

Yes. For years, the honest answer was that forced reset triggers were an AR-15 product. That has changed. Several companies now build forced reset systems for Glock-pattern pistols, and we stock them in our handgun forced reset triggers collection. The market is still crowded with listings that are not what they claim to be, so it helps to sort them into groups.

“FRT-style” / “Glock FRT trigger kit” listings

Search for a Glock FRT trigger kit on a marketplace and you will find plenty of products with that phrase in the title. Many of them are flat-face trigger shoes, lighter springs, or reduced-travel connectors with no reset mechanism at all. Sellers add the FRT label because it draws clicks.

Those parts can be good upgrades, but they are not forced reset systems. A true Glock FRT includes a reset part that the slide acts on. If a listing cannot show you that part or explain what it does, treat it as a standard trigger kit. At the other extreme, some “FRT” listings are actually pistol converters, which we cover below.

Brand names people search

These are the Glock FRT brands we carry, with prices at the time of writing. Each one works on a one shot per pull basis, and none of them is covered by the 2025 Rare Breed settlement.

The Texas Triggers Glock Gen 1-6 Forced Reset Trigger is our widest fit Glock FRT at $89.95. The listing covers Gen 1 through Gen 6 Glock pistols and excludes the Glock 44. It comes in black or red.

Dogwood Armory builds the Aluminum G Spot V2 for Gen 1 through Gen 3 double-stack Glocks, excluding .45 ACP and 10mm models. Each kit includes an aluminum trigger shoe, springs, and two trips, and Dogwood recommends it for shooters comfortable with light gunsmithing. We carry the Black/Curved at $80, the Black/Flat at $60, the Silver/Curved at $60, and the Silver/Flat at $80. Our Dogwood FRT lineup review covers the full kit.

The Corn Gunworks For Glock Forced Reset Trigger Kit, Curved sells for $69.95. Corn Gunworks describes it as one round per pull. The listing does not name specific Glock generations, so ask us about fit before you order. The Corn Gunworks kit with a tuning kit is out of stock right now.

The Advanced Reset Technology Universal Glock Trigger Shoe is $39.95. A.R.T. lists fit for Gen 1 through Gen 6, V pattern, and Slimline Glocks, plus most clones. The kit uses AR-500 steel reset levers and ships with three levers, a sanding block, and a file for fitting.

Binary trigger options for Glock

A binary trigger is a different design. It fires one shot when you press the trigger and a second shot when you release it, as long as the shooter selects that mode. It does not use a forced reset part.

We carry two Glock binary kits from Franklin Armory, a company known for its AR-15 binary triggers. The Franklin Armory G-S193 for Glock 19 fits the Glock 19 Gen 3, and the Franklin Armory BFS G-S223 for Glock 22 Gen 3 fits that .40 S&W model. Both sell for $809.99 at the time of writing, and stock is limited. You can see every option in our binary triggers collection. Binary triggers face their own state restrictions, which we note in the state table.

Glock switches and auto sears: illegal machine guns under federal law

Glock switches, auto sears, and other pistol converters are illegal machine guns under federal law. AR15Discounts does not sell them, and this guide does not describe how they work or how they are made.

Some sellers try to pass these devices off as a Glock FRT. That is the most important reason to know the difference. A forced reset system replaces the trigger shoe and still needs one pull per shot. A switch does not.

Is there an FRT for the Glock 19, 17, 43X or 44?

Here is what we carry for each model.

Glock 19. Yes. Texas Triggers covers Gen 1 through Gen 6. Dogwood G Spot V2 fits Gen 1 through Gen 3 double-stack models. A.R.T. lists Glock 19 fit. For binary, Franklin Armory G-S193 fits the Glock 19 Gen 3.

Glock 17. Yes. Texas Triggers (Gen 1 through Gen 6), Dogwood G Spot V2 (Gen 1 through Gen 3 double-stack), and A.R.T. all cover the Glock 17.

Glock 43X. Dogwood G Spot V2 does not fit Slimline models. A.R.T. lists Slimline fit, which covers the 43X.

Glock 44. No. Texas Triggers excludes the Glock 44 by name, and Dogwood is limited to double-stack centerfire models.

Glock FRT vs binary vs Glock switch

These three devices are often lumped together online, but they work differently and sit in very different legal places. This table shows the difference at a glance.

Device	How it fires	Federal status (Nov 3, 2026)	State status	At AR15Discounts
Glock FRT	One shot per pull. The slide pushes the trigger forward after each shot.	Not covered by the 2025 Rare Breed settlement. Rare Breed agreed not to make FRTs for handguns.	Banned in 15 jurisdictions. Florida is unclear.	Texas Triggers, Dogwood G Spot V2, Corn Gunworks, A.R.T.
Glock binary trigger	One shot on the press and one on the release, in binary mode.	Sold as a semi-automatic trigger system. Check current ATF guidance.	Banned or restricted in several states, including Connecticut since Oct 1, 2026.	Franklin Armory G-S193 and BFS G-S223
Glock switch or auto sear	More than one shot per function of the trigger.	Illegal machine gun under federal law.	Illegal	Never sold

Are FRT triggers legal in 2026? Federal status

Federal status for forced reset triggers changed twice in two years. In July 2024, a federal court in the Northern District of Texas ruled that the FRTs at issue in that case were not machine guns and set aside the ATF classification for them.

On May 16, 2025, the Department of Justice settled its litigation with Rare Breed Triggers. Under that settlement, the government agreed not to treat qualifying forced reset triggers as machine guns. To qualify, the hammer must release from the sear and the trigger must reset after every round. Rare Breed also agreed not to make or market FRTs for handguns whose magazine loads into the grip, which describes every Glock. The settlement does not protect other manufacturers, according to the Congressional Research Service.

That leaves a gap for pistols. A Glock FRT is not covered by the 2025 settlement, and there is no federal ruling that speaks directly to handgun forced reset systems. Because of that, we do not describe any Glock FRT as federally cleared. Research current federal guidance before you order.

States pushed back as well. A group of states led by New Jersey filed a multistate challenge to the settlement on June 9, 2025. That case was dismissed on April 28, 2026, without a ruling on the merits, after the states withdrew their request for an injunction. For the wider picture on AR-15 rules this year, see new ATF rules in 2026.

What states are FRT triggers legal in?

Outside the jurisdictions below, no state law names forced reset triggers as of November 3, 2026. That does not make a Glock FRT legal everywhere else. Federal handgun questions still apply, and some states use broad rate-of-fire language. These 15 jurisdictions prohibit forced reset triggers.

Jurisdiction	FRT status	Recent change or note
California	Banned	Convertible pistol dealer sales ban since July 1, 2026 (AB 1127)
Colorado	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Connecticut	Banned	P.A. 26-41 Section 2, in force Oct 1, 2026, adds FRTs, binary triggers, and pistol converters
Delaware	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Hawaii	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Illinois	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Maryland	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Massachusetts	Banned	St. 2024 c. 135 bans rapid-fire trigger activators. Question 9 was on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot
Minnesota	Banned	State trigger activator law also reaches binary triggers
Nevada	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
New Jersey	Banned	P.L.2025 c.363, effective Jan 20, 2026. The Attorney General treats FRTs as conversion devices
New York	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Oregon	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
Rhode Island	Banned	Check binary trigger rules
District of Columbia	Banned	Check binary trigger rules

Three changes stand out this year. New Jersey enacted P.L.2025 c.363, effective January 20, 2026. Connecticut Public Act 26-41 took effect October 1, 2026, and Section 2 adds FRTs, binary triggers, and pistol converters to the state ban. On September 30, 2026, a federal court blocked only the separate Section 3(a) sales ban on convertible pistols. The FRT and binary provisions remain in force.

In Massachusetts, Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 bans rapid-fire trigger activators, and it remains in force as of this writing. Question 9 asked voters on November 3, 2026 whether to keep that law. A yes vote keeps it, and a no vote would repeal it effective December 3 if it meets the ballot thresholds. Check the official result before you rely on either outcome.

Florida

Florida does not name forced reset triggers in its statutes. However, Florida Statute 790.222 bans any “bump-fire stock,” and it defines that term broadly as a kit, tool, accessory, or device used to increase the rate of fire beyond what a shooter can achieve unassisted. No Florida appellate court has ruled on whether an FRT falls under that language, and the statute makes a violation a third-degree felony. Treat Florida as unclear and talk to a Florida firearms attorney before you buy any Glock FRT.

Texas, Georgia, North Carolina

Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina do not list forced reset triggers in a state ban as of this writing. That is why many FRT shoppers come from these states. The federal handgun gap still applies to every Glock FRT, and local rules can differ. Check current guidance before you order, and recheck after each legislative session.

California

California prohibits multiburst trigger activators, and forced reset triggers fall under that ban. The same law is broad enough that most binary trigger designs are off the table as well. California residents should not order any of the FRT or binary products in this guide.

California also passed AB 1127 in 2025. Since July 1, 2026, it has barred licensed dealers from selling most new semi-automatic pistols with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily converted with a pistol converter. That design describes many current Glock models. Owners who already have one can still upgrade it with legal parts such as flat-face shoes and spring kits.

Glock V Series and “switch-resistant” redesigns

Glock has redesigned its pistols in response to illegal switches. The V Series models and the newer Gen 6 pistols change internal parts so that a switch is harder to install. Our article on Glock Gen 6 covers what changed in detail.

Those changes also affect aftermarket triggers. Some kits fit, and some do not. The A.R.T. trigger shoe lists V pattern fit, and the Texas Triggers listing covers Gen 1 through Gen 6. The Dogwood G Spot V2 is limited to Gen 1 through Gen 3 double-stack pistols. TriggerTech says its two-stage Glock trigger does not fit V Series or Gen 6 models. Always check the listing against your exact model before you order.

Legal alternatives to a Glock FRT

Many shoppers who search for a Glock FRT really want a better trigger press, a shorter reset, or faster accurate follow-up shots. Standard trigger upgrades deliver much of that without the legal questions. Our Glock triggers collection includes every option below, and our list of 8 practical pistol upgrades puts them in context.

Flat-face drop-in kits

A flat-face shoe moves your finger to the same spot on every press and often gives a cleaner break. The CMC Glock Flat Trigger Kit for Gen 4 is a drop-in kit at $130.50, with limited stock. For a premium option, the TriggerTech Glock Two-Stage at $274.99 fits standard Gen 1 through Gen 5 9mm and .40 S&W pistols. It does not fit V Series or Gen 6 models, according to TriggerTech.

Connectors and reduced-reset kits

Shoppers looking for a Glock reset trigger often want a shorter reset rather than a forced one. Replacement trigger bars, connectors, and adjustable kits change how far the trigger travels before it resets. The ZEV Fulcrum Adjustable Trigger Ultimate Kit for Gen 1 through Gen 4 9mm sells for $262.64. Tyrant Designs I.T.T.S. kits cover the Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glock, including the Tyrant I.T.T.S. for Gen 3 and Gen 4, and the Tyrant I.T.T.S. for the Glock 43, 43X, and 48 at $54.95 serves Slimline owners.

For a full refresh at a low price, the NBS Glock 19 lower parts kit with polymer trigger and the NBS Glock 17 lower parts kit with polymer trigger are $29.95 each. ARBuildJunkie has a closer look at the NBS Glock 19 lower parts kit. Our guide to Glock parts explains how each piece fits together.

Glock binary triggers where state law allows

If your state allows binary triggers, the Franklin Armory kits described above give a Glock 19 Gen 3 or Glock 22 Gen 3 owner a different trigger mode without a forced reset part. Check the state table first, since Connecticut and Minnesota restrict binary triggers and California treats most binary designs as off-limits.

Trigger-reset drills

The cheapest upgrade is practice. Ride the reset during dry fire by letting the trigger travel forward only until you feel the click, then pressing again. Do the same during slow live fire, and then build speed only as fast as your hits stay in the target. A good reset habit carries over to any Glock trigger you run.

Want an FRT covered by the settlement? Go AR-15

If your goal is a forced reset trigger in a firearm that the 2025 settlement framework addresses, the AR-15 is the platform to look at. Browse our AR-15 forced reset triggers or the full forced reset triggers and devices collection. Popular choices include the Partisan Triggers Disruptor and the Atrius Development Super Selector. Read our Partisan Disruptor comparison and our Atrius Super Selector deep dive for details. ARBuildJunkie also covers trigger types in AR-15 triggers explained. State bans apply to AR-15 FRTs, too.

Red flags when shopping for a “Glock FRT”

Some listings deserve a hard pass. Watch for these warning signs before you buy any Glock FRT online.

The device attaches to the rear of the slide or replaces the slide cover plate. A forced reset system replaces the trigger shoe. A part that mounts on the back of the slide is a pistol converter, which is an illegal machine gun under federal law.

The listing uses words such as “auto,” “switch,” or “full auto.” A legitimate Glock FRT is sold as a one shot per pull system.

The seller offers files, printed parts, or no brand name at all. Buy from a known manufacturer through a licensed retailer.

The listing claims the product is “ATF approved” or “legal in all 50 states.” No Glock FRT is covered by the 2025 settlement, and 15 jurisdictions ban FRTs.

The fit list is vague. Real kits name the generations and models they fit, and they say which ones they do not.

FAQ

This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws change often, so confirm federal, state, and local rules before you buy. AR15Discounts is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Glock, Inc. Glock is a registered trademark of Glock, Inc. Last updated November 3, 2026.