1911 home trigger job… - 1911Forum
Feb 3, 2022 · It will not make you a gunsmith, but will give you the basics of the 1911. Doing a good trigger job requires an understanding of geometry of the sear and hammer hooks. The angle of engagement will determine your trigger pull weight, the depth of the hooks are critical to the trigger pull, and to safe engagement of the sear.
What exactly is a "trigger job?" - 1911Forum
Apr 9, 2012 · A trigger job is a polishing of all the rough surfaces of the ignition system to reduce friction. On a 1911 the Hammer and Sear contact surfaces are either dressed or the angle of the surfaces changed depending on what the Smith is trying to achive.
When to do a trigger job - 1911Forum
Mar 24, 2014 · Having said that if you want a trigger job, or feel the trigger is sub-standard, I would do it right away. For me I want all of my 1911s to have both a safe and quality trigger pull. They don't all need to be a certain weight but definitely a certain feel.
Trigger job, How much did you pay? - 1911Forum
May 11, 2006 · On that 250 trigger job, is the trigger gold leafed by a union elf or something? kidding of course..... My smith (a long time member of the pistolsmith guild and featured numerous times in Handgunner) charges $45 labor for a trigger job plus parts OR $65 using the factory parts. (10 bucks more for a series 80 1911) For a little over $300 bucks ...
Series 80 Trigger Job? - 1911Forum
Apr 8, 2011 · All of the 1911's I have tried ( Colts, Wilsons, Kimbers, and etc.)have just a slight amount of take-up in the trigger pull. This includes 70 and 80 series guns.I can feel the tack -up (pre-travel )stop and any greater pressure breaks the trigger on my 1911's like a ice cycle.
Trigger job Sig 1911 - 1911Forum
Jul 10, 2013 · He brought out a few 1911's, including a SIG that he reworked the trigger on, they felt nice. I would like to get the pull down to a clean & crisp 2.25 - 2.50 lbs. The own also mentioned replacing a internal trigger safety part with a shim.
Trigger job? - 1911Forum
Aug 13, 2018 · The modern production 1911 - high visibility sights, beavertail grip safety, aluminum trigger, good trigger pull, enhanced slide/ frame fit, accurized barrel/bushing fit. If it’s not a Kimber, it’s a copy.
Trigger job on a 1911 - 1911Forum
May 5, 2017 · I have done a trigger job that satisfied my needs, using the factory parts, in a half-hour including reassembly. I know a guy who, 10+ years ago, was charging $200 on top of $200 in replacement parts, for a trigger job. Both might be considered good values.
“Poor man’s trigger job” - 1911Forum
Dec 9, 2023 · It's icing on a good trigger job. The QUALITY of the trigger pull and break is much more involved with sear primary condition, optional secondary/release angle, hammer hook height and prep, disco treatment, sear spring tuning/treatment. Even how the trigger bow rides in the track and the shoe fitment to the frame. But I digress
Ria trigger job - 1911Forum
Oct 29, 2015 · I will replace the trigger in my 1911s mainly because of the vertical slop. Its the easiest part of a trigger job-a fine cut file, light strokes on the top and bottom surfaces until it glides in. Also, polish the trigger bow sides, top and bottom.