A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of a firearm, airgun, crossbow or. Poor mans trigger job for use on pistols with stock hammer hooks of. But only a custom trigger job by an expert will give you a perfect trigger because they match the parts to the specific tolerances in your gun. There are four areas of concern with a trigger job. A professional trigger pull without the work readytodropin parts put an ultrasmooth, clean breaking, professional quality trigger job in your 1911 auto in only minutes. Trigger pull and the truth about sears karl lippard. Carry options diy exclusives for women for youth getting started. Im a big fan of diy mods, and as far as working on a gun. These are 1911 tactical kits that come with awesome upgrades right out of the box. I know kunhausens 1911 book is the correct place to start, i have kunhausens books for a couple other guns, but havent got one yet for the 1911. Ruger sp101 gp100 trigger spring kit is the ulitmate ruger sp101 trigger job in one easy package. Liquid trigger job 1911 i have heard that there is something called a liquid trigger job, whereby i could take apart the trigger assembly forgive me if i call these parts by the wrong names, i got a taste of weaponry in the army 8 yrs, and now i learn through trial, error, and sometimes destruction and then lube certain parts, freshening.
A single action pistol with a hair trigger could be a problem when a user is stressed. We know that sear spring tweaking is a portion of a trigger job in order to get a pull weight in what i consider the super light range. The creep is a function of the sear engagement and the over travel is an adjustment in the trigger itself. Ive been playing with 1911s for years, but i would take mine to a qualified gunsmith. Trigger job for sig 1911 handguns new jersey gun forums. So does polishing the disconnector where it sits on the trigger bow, and polishing the back of the trigger bow itself. Fitting a hammer, sear, disconnect and leaf spring. A good trigger job also does not go away with usage, either. Back in the early 90s, when i was a gunsmith at behlert precision in. If you dont have one in the owners manual, there are many books. Since your changes were trigger job and somebody installed a trigger. For one, i dont like the straight style trigger and will replace it with a curved skeletonized one, figure while im in there i might as well get to polishing. Also, depending on what kind of trigger job you get, it might make the gun a poor choice for home defense.
Im a real diy kinda guy and ill tackle just about anything if i understand what im doing first, but i wont touch something if. The reason that im posting this inquiry here rather than under gunsmiths is that im wondering if theres anyone locally who does trigger work but isnt a. Pdf version is available for download on chiappas web site. Jul 09, 20 this is a quik vid doing a trigger job on stock internals on a rock island 1911. Ill finish it up and add to this album at some point in the near future. My record is one sear messed up in 4 1911s worked on. These kit come with a skeletonized adjustable trigger,skeletonized hammer,rubberized grips, novak front and rear sights and a dovetailed grip safety. Find a good pistolsmith and get it done right the first time. Numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts, so you can be sure that youll find everything youre looking for from our 1911 schematic, from barrels and sights to magazines and screws. This text assumes that the trigger group is mechanically sound, and that hammer hook and sear angles are correct and in agreement.
The m1911 conditions courtesy of the sight 1911a1 the myths around the m1911 courtesy of the sight 1911a1 fiting a barrel in the m1911 by jack fuselier, gunsmith headspacing in the m1911 by jack fuselier, gunsmith syds 1911a1 notebook electronic booklet, pdf format, courtesy of. Browning did not have in mind for this design and rounds go down range, up into the air, and. Well, i think i have cured the problem but first lets examine what we know and then get to the solution. A buddy from another board guided me thru this and it worked out great. Learn how to tune your 1911 sear angles and sear spring to reach a crisp 34 lb trigger pull with some easy to get tools and supplies. Medcop was shooting urodojis car15 and had commented to him on the excellent, smooth trigger. Contains firing pin block plunger, national match plunger lever, trigger lever, hammer pin and sear pin. Smooth, perfectly weighted and the break is clean and sharp glasslike to use the cliche. I also agree not to hold burwell gunmsithing or dan burwell liable for any damage resulting from modifying a firearm as described. Most overthecounter 1911s still need some attention from a qualified handfitter pistolsmith. I was asked to send medcop a description of how this was done.
Im having a traditional compact cerakoted and will have some trigger work done as wellt, but not until the fall. Ive heard of and seen the trigger boosting done on single action revolvers using tooth paste as an abrasive but i would doubt it would be a good idea on a 1911 trigger assembly. The pull can be excessive if the sear spring part of the trigger spring is too heavy or the sear engagement angles are wrong or the trigger return spring part of the trigger spring is too heavy. Each spring is marked with a different color to help distinguish the weights of each spring for easy identification. Trigger not resetting after trigger job 1911addicts the. Dropin trigger system dts for 1911 pistols nighthawk custom. All work on firearms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. Changing or polishing the trigger bow does very little toward lightening the trigger pull, but it may remove some slop in the trigger. Trigger pull and the truth about sears trigger pull, as you may know, is a troublesome issue on the 1911, and coupled with the military need to have the pull weight at five pounds makes it even more so.
Cylinder and slide series 80 trigger pull reduction kit. I agree that by clicking the i agree button below that i will not hold burwell gunsmithing or dan burwell liable for any damage resulting from following the directions as listed. A striker is essentially firing pin directly loaded to a spring, eliminating the need to. Tuning the m1911 for reliability american rifleman. Our custom handguns have won more pistol competitions and have been carried in more duty holsters than any other custom pistol brand. I am pretty mechanically inclined so i am not afraid to take this job on but i am defiantly looking for anyones input that has don. Sig sauer trigger job guide free download as pdf file. Precisionground and hardened trigger and hammer pins. We also do generalized gunsmithing services including repairs, modifications, total gun transformations, installing sights, scope mounting and cleaning services. Coming full circle broken and inconsistent triggers are terrible to deal with, and ive shot da revolvers with such heavy pulls i thought id develop nerve damage if i kept up the effort. Trigger pull on the black label is now as nice as anything ive experienced on any fullsize 1911.
If you want to make your gun run better, youve come to the right place. For use in colt 1911, 1911a1, 1991, government, commander, mkiv. All from the tools and skills of a newbie with some handeye coordination. On the other hand, smoothing out a 5 lb trigger would be ideal for hd. The trigger guy specializes in custom trigger jobs.
New wilson combat deluxe sear, cut from tool steel no mim, fit and installed. Caneaus guide for making your stock sig rock stage 2 a. In praise of the stock trigger american handgunner. Trigger job by terry g, pt 2 stay safe and healthy. I have a desire to learn so i would like to take a current 1911 and clean up the trigger and make is slightly lighter. It has been my experience that if you drop one of our 5 piece trigger pull sets in your 1911 and the trigger pull is more than one lb. Jan 23, 2015 1911 sear jig trigger job essentials reference materials. A few of you asked me to demo how the trigger, hammer and sear work. Ask to see and handle some of the guns hes worked on, and try their triggers before you make a commitment.
Sig sauer trigger job guide firearms trigger firearms scribd. Im following these threads with interest since i finally have a 1911 pattern pistol. For 9mm, ive gone down to 17 lb for normal loads and 15 lbs for light competition loads. Your milspec is a good gun and a trigger job would probably help it a lot, but the moderator is correct. Ted says a set of highquality stones will make a great trigger job all that much easier. Trigger pull reduction kit series 80 1911 by cylinder. What needs to be changed over travel, trigger has too much over travel from the point the sear breaks. Color coded 1911 hammer spring kit for complete trigger job. Greg is a competitive shooter and probably has been doing work on 1911s a mainstay to the bullseye folks for many years. I have a sistema thats a very decent pistol, but it has a creepy 8 12 lb trigger. He shot it immediately, but wasnt real happy with the trigger pull. We thoroughly suggest picking them up if you want to learn more about the 1911. Will also work for your ruger gp 100 accessories for a crisp trigger pull.
Trigger pull, as you may know, is a troublesome issue on the 1911, and. A buddy brought his almost new ruger 1911 over this morning. Wilson combat has been performing world class custom gunsmithing on 1911 pistols since 1977. Fully prepared hammer and preground, prepolished sear, plus springs and fullymachined disconnector, will install into most models of 1911 autos with little or no fitting. Oct 01, 2010 there is a whole lot to a 1911 trigger job.
Slight tweaking of the sear spring tension may help as well. Jun 07, 2015 an overview of how to do a trigger job on a 1911. Then the kitchen table gunsmith goes to the range with his fresh 3 pound trigger pull, loads a full magazine, racks the slide, maybe the hammer does not follow at this time, but when the trigger is pulled, the 1911 goes full auto a condition that j. But with the right equipment anyone can do a great trigger job for a 1911. Heres a screen capture from the youtube video well watch later. Replacing your hammer spring can help smooth out your 1911 and help the over all performance. The 1911 hammer and sear can be installed on the outside of the frame with their pins. How to improve your 1911 trigger reach, quality and pull. If you dont have a manual or cant read the one that came with the gun a.
Numrich gun parts is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts, so you can be sure that youll find everything youre looking for from our 1911 schematic, from. We use the factory parts in most cases and can dial in the smoothness and trigger pull weight to your specifications. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Diy 1911 trigger job 1911style pistols brian enoss. Trigger pull and the truth about sears061711b karl lippard. Ruger sp101 accessories should include a custom trigger job near the top of your list. The problem with doit yourself trigger jobs is that they are usually done. The 1911 hammer and sear can be installed on the outside of the frame with. Buy 1911 trigger factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Note that when this is done you have to make a larger cut on the other side of the sear for over travel as the trigger will break sooner. Ive done trigger jobs on a bunch of other handguns and rifles, but this will be the first time for a 1911, and its always nice to read about it first, although i can learn as i go if necessary.
Weve done our research through the gold standard in manuals and videos. I was going to complete it before i posted, but its my cakeday and im a karma whore. Also i neglected to take photos throughout the whole procedure so will try to explain as much as possible in the text. We know the condition did change with a sear spring change, albeit for the worse. The only way to get a really good trigger however, is to use quality hammer, sear and disconnector and fitstone them. If you like your little brownie and are searching for a worthwhile upgrade while waiting for someone to get stock on new grips, i cant recommend enough.
American handgunner getting your gun stoned american. When looking to upgrade the performance of a 1911 pistol, a common improvement sought by shooters is a highquality trigger job, with a crisp, clean break. Tom givens, owner of range master in memphis, tennessee, its lead instructor and 1911 aficionado, recently proclaimed, the 1911 design does not lend itself well to modern manufacturing methods. But do use a gunsmith known for doing excellent 1911 trigger jobs. So is there a trigger job that one could do to improve the trigger a bit on a 1911. A spiffy upgrade for the ruger ruger 1911, ruger 1022, 22 pistol. This is a back order item so we order it wen you do. The original springfield milspec 1911a1 is a good pistol for a basic self defense weapon, but can be made even better with certain upgrades. In conclusion, the springfield milspec 1911a1 is an excellent platform for upgrading into the combat pistol of your dreams. The elements of a trigger job on an m1911 pistol sight m1911. The trigger parts in my ruger vaquero are a lot heavier than a 1911.
Trigger job by terry g, pt 1 stay safe and healthy. Urodoji got medcop in touch with me, and i did some sketches, and described to medcop how to do it. Ive been playing with 1911 s for years, but i would take mine to a qualified gunsmith. The m1911 conditions courtesy of the sight 1911a1 the myths around the m1911 courtesy of the sight 1911a1 fiting a barrel in the m1911 by jack fuselier, gunsmith headspacing in the m1911 by jack fuselier, gunsmith syds 1911a1 notebook electronic booklet, pdf format, courtesy of the sight 1911a1. Regardless of whether you do the work yourself or have a gunsmith do the work, always go to the range and test the pistol carefully after a trigger job.
Is there anyone in the delaware valley, or surrounding regions who can do a competent trigger job on a 1911. If the hooks have been reduced the triggerpull job may require a new or modified manual. Purchase a pdf download of the american handgunner mayjune issue now. Brownells sells an excellent kit for performing a 1911 trigger job. You assume all responsibility if you try this yourself. With just a few fixes, the 1911 can be made to function flawlessly with selfdefense. Reduces series 80 trigger pull approximately one pound.