My Review of the Ghost Rocket 3.5 lb Connector

Take note that the company "Ghost Inc." also sells a Ghost 3.5lb Connector, which is DIFFERENT from their Ghost 3.5 lb. ROCKET Connector. The main difference between the two, is that their "Rocket" Connector has a "Trigger Control Tab" (TCT) which they claim to also shorten the travel of the Glock Trigger.

I already owned and used the ordinary Ghost 3.5 lb. Connector, and it did a good job of lightening the Trigger pull of my Glock. However, I later realized that I not only needed to lighten the trigger of my Glock, I also have to shorten it, too, and that is why I decided to try out the Ghost Rocket Connector, as it claims to be able to do that. The Ghost Rocket 3.5 lb. Connector also differs from the ordinary Ghost 3.5 lb. Connector in that it while the former is a drop-in change, the latter needs some minor fitting by the user.

I actually only wanted to get the Rocket Connector and the Ghost Armorer's Plate (more on this later), but I could not find anybody who could ship only these two items to the Philippines, so I just decided to buy the Ghost Rocket Trigger Installation Kit for Glocks GEN 1-4. I bought the kit from the "Rock Your Glock" website for USD 41, and which arrived about 3 weeks later. It consists of the following:
- Ghost Rocket 3.5 lb Connector
- 6.0 lb Trigger Spring
- 4.0 lb Striker Pin Spring
- Ghost Armorers Plate
- Ghost Armorers Tool
- Reduced Power Safety Plunger Spring

My Review of the DPM Mechanical Recoil System for Glock

Update History:
- Original posted June 17, 2012
- Updated January 29, 2013, add comparative picture with and without DPM System
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After having some problems with the Lone Wolf Compensator, I decided to give another recoil reduction system a try. I read about the DPM Mechanical Recoil System for Glocks on the internet, and felt it is a good system as it could be used with the Lone Wolf Compensator later. They also have an Electro-Mechanical (which uses a combination of Springs and Magnets) System, but it was a bit bulky and heavy, and used the forward rail of the Glock, which I also use for a front grip on, so I decided to just get the Mechanical (which uses Springs) System instead.

I read some reviews about it on some forums (see the "Sources" section near the bottom of the page), and there were some issues about it, mainly about reliability issues, and also issues about the spring being too hard and not being able to rack back the slide when it is first installed. These supposed issues can be addressed using various methods, so I decided to go ahead and buy one. I bought one for my Glock 22 from the Zahal website for Usd 89, plus Usd 19 for shipping, and the unit arrived at my doorstep after 23 days or more than three weeks. Here is the actual link where I bought the item:
- http://www.zahal.org/products/recoil-reduction-system-for-glock

(Video) DPM Recoil System and Ghost Rocket Connector Test on my Glock 22

Got the DPM Mechanical Recoil System and Ghost Rocket 3.5 lb. Connector working on my Glock 22 lately, so I decided to try them out in "Handgun Mode". Pretty nice additions to the Glock, and very highly recommended.

I will be doing a more in-depth written review of both systems later, in the meantime, here is the video those systems in action in my Glock.

DPM Recoil System and Ghost Rocket Connector Test on my Glock 22

My Review of the Burris Fast Fire 3 Part Two

'Dimensional and Gasket Differences with the FF2'
In terms of width, the FF2 and FF4 are the same. However, the FF3 is both a bit longer and taller than the FF2. Despite these differences, though, the FF3 will still fit on existing mounts made for the FF2. Since it is a bit longer, it does protrude a bit lengthwise on my Glock Slide Mount.

Top view of both sights, showing the longer length of the Burris FF3


The taller profile of the FF3 gives it a slightly better field of view compared to the FF2, which is pretty good from a practical point of view. However, the taller profile doesn't look very good, and sort of ruins the sleek appearance of the sight, especially the side profile. In terms of overall looks, I think the FF2 is better than the FF3.

Front view of both sights, showing the taller profile of the Burris FF3


The Gasket on the bottom of the sight is also different. On the FF2, it is wide and loose, which actually ended up being damaged slightly after I installed/removed it 2-3 times. On the FF3, it is smaller with a different shape, and is fixed, making it more durable and less likely to be damaged during installation/removal.

(Video) My Glock 22 in its Machine Pistol Mode Part Two

Here is the second video I made of my Glock 22 in its "Machine Pistol" Mode. I used a small Tri-pod this time, and the focus and stability of the video has improved a bit. I also did some shooting of the weapon in full-auto bursts, and showed the results afterwards.

Glock 22 Machine Pistol Part Two