About FlatBreak

About FlatBreak

FlatBreak was founded by Marcus Thorne, a former competitive shooter specializing in Glock platform optimization for USPSA Carry Optics division. After seven years as lead armorer for Team Taran Tactical Innovations, where he maintained and tuned competition pistols for national champions, Marcus identified consistent performance gaps in aftermarket trigger systems.

Our focus is exclusively on competition Glock FRT triggers engineered for USPSA and 3-gun applications. We test every component against three metrics: trigger pull consistency (measured to ±0.1 oz), reset distance (target: ≤0.08"), and durability through 50,000+ round counts. Each unit must maintain sub-2.5lb pull weight with zero creep before entering inventory.

Selection criteria prioritize parts that eliminate pre-travel while maintaining full ignition reliability. We reject any trigger system that exhibits stacking above 10% of total pull weight or shows sear engagement wear beyond 0.003" after stress testing. All components are verified for compliance with USPSA Carry Optics and Production division rules.

Inventory includes only systems that demonstrate ≤0.015" trigger blade movement at full pull and consistent break angles between 85-90 degrees. We provide exact measurements for each SKU: pretravel distance, overtravel stop engagement depth, and spring weights. No marketing claims are made without corresponding data from our test bench.

Marcus Thorne currently operates a private consulting practice focused on trigger system performance analysis, bringing that same empirical approach to FlatBreak. Every product page includes chronograph data, force gauge readings, and high-speed camera analysis of trigger break characteristics.

We maintain relationships with three manufacturers who meet our material specifications: 4140 hardened steel for hammers, 17-4PH stainless for connectors, and certified spring wire for all springs. No aluminum or MIM components are accepted regardless of cost savings.