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Posted: 4/20/2024 8:01:50 AM EDT
Any recommendations on where I should send a 1911 for a great trigger job? The garrison I have has gritty trigger and just feels bad. Maybe I am spoiled with a shadow 2 but I’d imagine the 1911 trigger could be way better.
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Posted: 4/20/2024 8:46:07 AM EDT
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YMMV, but my first step would be to send it back to Springfield and ask them to have a look. They did me right when I sent them a Loaded that had a mushy trigger and loose slide. Tightened up the slide and tuned the trigger - no charge.
If you still don't like it after that, then start looking for a 'smith. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 1:24:35 PM EDT
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Nighthawk Custom,
Bob Reeves is great to work with. Fair prices and turnaround times |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 2:28:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By T-TAC: Nighthawk Custom, Bob Reeves is great to work with. Fair prices and turnaround times |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 3:55:51 PM EDT
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I recently used one of the cylinder and slide kits for a Colt Gold Cup that had an embarrassingly bad trigger.
Kit dropped right in with no fitting and passed all the safety checks. Have run about 200 rounds through it so far without issue. I went with the match trigger option. Zero creep, nice crisp break. A smith may have slightly improved on the final result but it was a fun project and I didn't have to ship the pistol, which was a plus. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 11:00:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By T-TAC: Nighthawk Custom, Bob Reeves is great to work with. Fair prices and turnaround times Does anyone know more or less how much nighthawk custom charges for a trigger job? I don’t think the trigger is bad enough to call up Springfield. It works fine but it’s not a trigger I would consider to be awesome. It’s ok. Like I said, the shadow 2 has spoiled me. That trigger is like greased snot. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 8:37:43 PM EDT
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Is the trigger heavy, crunchy or both?
There are a lot of videos on how to clean up a bad 1911 trigger. It's not hard, even if you screw it up, parts are cheap and readily available. Or just buy a drop in hammer sear combination already tuned. Or find a local gunsmith, save the shipping costs. |
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Posted: 4/21/2024 8:46:32 PM EDT
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Alex Hamilton at TenRing Precision
Ken Bee is also awesome |
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:21:28 AM EDT
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I put a Cylinder and Slide kit in my 1911. No gunsmith needed and the trigger pull is awesome.
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Posted: 4/24/2024 7:59:20 PM EDT
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I've bought several of the Brazos drop-in trigger kits. A little spendy but definitely worth it.
HERE |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2024 7:54:28 AM EDT
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Harrison Custom True Radius FCG no need to go to a gunsmith and you get tool steel parts.
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Posted: 4/25/2024 1:43:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rigger7: Harrison Custom True Radius FCG no need to go to a gunsmith and you get tool steel parts. I was just going to ask if anyone has used Harrison's matched hammer/sear/disco. I used C&S in my last build-up, and I'm considering Harrison's HD-120B ignition set for my next one. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:49:22 AM EDT
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Drop this in, and learn how to adjust the sear spring.
Much easier than waiting on Gunsmiths and FEDEX idiots https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005647356?pid=165545  
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:58:40 AM EDT
[Last Edit: maxima2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Colt653: Drop this in, and learn how to adjust the sear spring. Much easier than waiting on Gunsmiths and FEDEX idiots https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1005647356?pid=165545 https://media.mwstatic.com/product-images/src/Primary/165/165545.jpg?imwidth=680 https://i.imgur.com/1UBBLTT.jpg If you also get the Colt sear spring it probably will not need adjusting. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:43:02 AM EDT
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As far as the drop in hammer and sear go... Some fitting may be required.
I just replaced my SA mim hammer and sear with an Ed Brown machined set. The thumb safety needed to be refit to work properly. It's not difficult, a dozen strokes with a file then clean up with a stone. Of course you need to do it a couple strokes at a time, try and repeat until it fit and works properly. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 7:50:01 AM EDT
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Are the drop in pieces as good as sending it to a gunsmith? I don’t mind doing some work myself.
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:50:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RandyLahey01: Are the drop in pieces as good as sending it to a gunsmith? I don’t mind doing some work myself. If you want a nice trigger, yes. The Ed Brown trigger and sear I installed is 3# 6 ounces. A slight take-up, zero creap and crisp break. Total from Optics planet was $68, free shipping. The hammer/sear will only smooth out the trigger, you may get some weight relief from the smoothness, but spring tension will be something else to address. While you're at it, throw in a trigger with an over travel screw. Honestly, honing your stock hammer/sear will help a lot in smoothing out the trigger pull. If you're still not happy, buy a drop in set. What brand of 1911? |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 3:59:38 PM EDT
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I say do it yourself with a file. You can buy some stones that hold the angle of the sear right.
I did it with a hammer change on mine. I had a colt commander hammer dropped in with a kimber lanyard mainspring housing. It caused my trigger to pull about 8-9 pounds at first but after doing some filing and spring tuning, I got it down to a nice 5-5.5 pounds consistently. You just need to go slow and take your time and check, even after doing just a little. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:03:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By T-TAC: Nighthawk Custom, Bob Reeves is great to work with. Fair prices and turnaround times They did a FANTASTIC Trigger job on my Springfield Aficionado. HIGHLY Recommend! |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 11:57:45 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By RandyLahey01: Any recommendations on where I should send a 1911 for a great trigger job? The garrison I have has gritty trigger and just feels bad. Maybe I am spoiled with a shadow 2 but I’d imagine the 1911 trigger could be way better. My first recommendation would be to detail strip and use fine sand paper to polish all the contact points on your trigger |
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Posted: 4/30/2024 11:29:46 PM EDT
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It’s Springfield Garrison. It’s definitely a heavier pull, not sure on the weight exactly.
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Posted: 5/1/2024 12:29:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RandyLahey01: It’s Springfield Garrison. It’s definitely a heavier pull, not sure on the weight exactly. Does it have SA mainspring housing lock? I replaced mine and the trigger pull went down a couple pounds. This one is aluminum for my RO Champion. Mainspring |
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Posted: 5/1/2024 2:39:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RandyLahey01]
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Interesting. Does the lock itself cause a heavier trigger pull? Sorry, I’m new to 1911s
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Posted: 5/1/2024 8:03:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RandyLahey01: Interesting. Does the lock itself cause a heavier trigger pull? Sorry, I’m new to 1911s I don't think the lock itself does, but it is proprietary design, so you can't swap out mainsprings for something lighter if you want. ... and I don't like the idea of the lock. If the gun is new, shoot it a bunch first, it may smooth itself out. There are many here who are much more qualified than I to ask. I'm just a dub with a screwdriver and a dremel.  Try the gunsmithing sub-forum in the Armory forum. |
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