Posted: 7/31/2017 4:17:44 PM EDT
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I just got into 1911s with a Sig Traditional Match Elite and SA RO, both in 9mm. The triggers are mediocre, and I'm thinking about polishing them up. I've done many AR builds, Glock and M&P trigger polishes, CZ Scorpion trigger polishes, and S&W revolver work. I've also already had the 1911s partially disassembled for magwell install. Are there any instructions for polishing a 1911 trigger that yields good results? Can his be done by a competent home gunsmith or must I take it to a shop?
ETA: What parts do you guys recommend replacing and what jig do you recommend getting? TIA |
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It sounds like you can do it yourself. I've done a bunch of things to an old Springfield GI (which I now call the test mule) with satisfactory results. I highly recommend the Kuhnhausen books and also the M1911 Complete Assembly Guide by Walt Kuleck.
You might want to try fitting an inexpensive set of trigger parts first as a practice run before you start messing with the original parts. Follow the instructions. Go slow. I spent a lot of time over at https://forums.1911forum.com/ when I was working on my 1911. I learned a lot. |
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Buy a proper jig and stones or leave it alone. Once the angles are wrong, they will stay wrong unless corrected with a jig. You can't just "wing it". Â
I will do a lot of things with guns, but I prefer to leave the sear surfaces up to someone who has a ton of experience with it. Other than that, I will say to stay with drop in parts. |
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Buy a proper jig and stones or leave it alone. Once the angles are wrong, they will stay wrong unless corrected with a jig. You can't just "wing it".  I will do a lot of things with guns, but I prefer to leave the sear surfaces up to someone who has a ton of experience with it. Other than that, I will say to stay with drop in parts. Like wildearp mentioned, there are some really good drop in parts out there. Cylinder & Slide Shop comes to mind as does Wilson and Ed Brown. I "dropped in" a set from C&S in my Colt Series 80 and I kid you not, it wasn't very much off my TRP. A "Drop In". Of course they don't actually "drop in" as you have to take the pistol very much apart. As a side note I have fitted a couple of beavertails with the Wilson jig and they came out fantastic. Just GO SLOW. VERY SLOW. |
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You may be ok doing it but I wouldn't and I've done quite a few things. Like wildearp mentioned, there are some really good drop in parts out there. Cylinder & Slide Shop comes to mind as does Wilson and Ed Brown. I "dropped in" a set from C&S in my Colt Series 80 and I kid you not, it wasn't very much off my TRP. A "Drop In". Of course they don't actually "drop in" as you have to take the pistol very much apart. As a side note I have fitted a couple of beavertails with the Wilson jig and they came out fantastic. Just GO SLOW. VERY SLOW. Quoted:
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Buy a proper jig and stones or leave it alone. Once the angles are wrong, they will stay wrong unless corrected with a jig. You can't just "wing it".  I will do a lot of things with guns, but I prefer to leave the sear surfaces up to someone who has a ton of experience with it. Other than that, I will say to stay with drop in parts. Like wildearp mentioned, there are some really good drop in parts out there. Cylinder & Slide Shop comes to mind as does Wilson and Ed Brown. I "dropped in" a set from C&S in my Colt Series 80 and I kid you not, it wasn't very much off my TRP. A "Drop In". Of course they don't actually "drop in" as you have to take the pistol very much apart. As a side note I have fitted a couple of beavertails with the Wilson jig and they came out fantastic. Just GO SLOW. VERY SLOW. |
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This is relevant to my interests. I picked up a RIA 1911-A1 FS to take apart and learn about. I'm actually surprised at how well it shoots. 100 rounds without a hiccup and easily groups within 4".
I have plenty of modern firearms but this hunk o metal is my current favorite. I don't know why. Trigger isn't bad, but has quite a bit of creep. I've got a grip safety on the way to practice easing the edges. The original abraded the web of my hand after about 20 rounds. |