1911 trigger job books

He did do work for me on a 1911 that had been abused but i didnt have him do a trigger job, so cant answer the direct question. There is also the american gunsmithing institute agi dvds on gunsmithing the 1911 and one in particular on just a trigger job for the 1911. Aug 22, 2016 the sear was improperly adjusted shaved. Weve done our research through the gold standard in manuals and videos. 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 trigger parts in my ruger vaquero are a lot heavier than a 1911. Find a good pistolsmith and get it done right the first time. Tackling trigger jobs top tips for triggers the shooters log. At wilson combat, only our most experienced master pistolsmiths perform customer gunsmithing, so we can assure your. Sear spring prep the adjustments that i make to the sear spring are the only variables i use to determine final trigger pull weight. If the creep remains, go through the entire trigger job process again and double check all of the operations to make sure they were all done correctly. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial. Part of how a 1911 trigger works is that rearward motion of the trigger causes the lower sear lever to tilt forward toward the barrel.

The classic custom 1911 trigger made from strong yet lightweight aluminum, with heattreated steel bow. First, how long does it actually take to do a trigger job on a 1911. The trigger guy specializes in custom trigger jobs. For carry or competition, you cant beat wilson combat triggers. Trigger, ultralight match, long standard pad, gold cup. Well, i think i have cured the problem but first lets examine what we know and then get to the solution. Shop online now and buy direct from the manufacturer. The 1911 still has a grip safety and disconnect that serve as safeties.

Finely serrated pull surface for better feel and control. Trigger pull reduction kit series 80 1911 by cylinder. This 191122 features a marvel precision 22 caliber conversion slide, barrel, recoil spring, etc this 191122 has many custom features and took a great deal of money to build. However, it is not harsh, and the 1911 does a good job at managing that recoil. There is no better books written with extreme technical details on the 1911 and gunsmithing it. Trigger pull and the truth about sears061711b karl lippard. Weighing in at 118 grains, the ultralight trigger is an absolute necessity for a light yet safe competition trigger job or to produce the ultracrisp trigger pull that wilson tactical pistols are noted for. Some brands of 1911 auto frames are built to different specifications than the colt. The pad is machined from aircraft grade aluminum with a serrated front and our trademark threehole skeletonized design. Aug 09, 2018 a new trigger must be fitted to the frame. It is machined from aircraft grade aluminum with a serrated front, threehole skeletonized design and lowluster silver matte finish. As you pull the trigger, two levers mounted in the frame push on the blocking pin so that it is lifted high enough to release the firing pin as the trigger reaches the end of its travel. Tune a series 80 1911 trigger with these 3 easy tricks.

I started with a trigger pull of 5 lbs and just doing the following i dropped it down to 4. There must be enough trigger overtravel to insure the firing pin is fully released before the sear releases the hammer. Brownells is your source for 1911 trigger job at brownells parts and accessories. Due to the demand created by the twoday maintenance and minor repair, and the 1911 trigger job classes he was already teaching, bob rodgers has recently decided to carve time out of his schedule to host an occasional pistolsmithing class at his shop in orofino, idaho. Im planning to do a trigger job on a friends gun this weekend, and just looking for suggestions before i get into it. I used to do these modifications for customers all the time and never had an issue. Cylinder and slide series 80 trigger pull reduction kit.

The 1911 is a prime candidate, but the problem is that few of us have the training necessary to do it right, and unschooled filing on hammer hooks or stoning sears is an invitation to disaster. Sep 23, 2010 one of the most productive changes we can make to any gun is to give it a crisp, safe trigger that is reasonably light. Walk kuleks books on the m1911 are an excellent source available through fulton armory, as is jerry kunhausens book. Trigger and accuracy the 1911, with a few exceptions, are singleaction pistols. Oct 01, 2010 there is no better books written with extreme technical details on the 1911 and gunsmithing it. The tisas 1911 strikes many of us as a good initial investment to be upgraded incrementally with a trigger job and perhaps a wilson combat part of two. Brownells makes a stone just for that job called the 1911 auto trigger track stone. It would be relatively inexpensive to end up with a superior handgun.

Here is a special note about certain problem jobs that can drive you nuts. Our 1911 handguns are loaded with many great features. The legendary ergonomics and accuracy of the 1911, engineered for todays shooter with sig reliability and modern refinements. Exclusive, split center leg of spring keeps constant forward pressure on trigger to prevent hammer 1911 trigger job book sear notch damage which can. If you dont have one in the owners manual, there are many books. The dropin trigger system is designed for use in most 1911 models, and installation is simple enough that minimal gunsmithing skills are necessary. Wilson combat ultralight match trigger 1911 aluminum silver. Springfield armory was the first 1911 manufacturer to offer a frame that included an accessory rail as part of the forging. Please read our disclaimer since this can damage your gun. Weve compiled all our articles to create the ultimate 1911 tuning guide. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols, 3rd edition, totals 566 pages. With a proper safety check and minor gunsmithing skills, our dropin trigger system can give your current 1911 a highquality trigger job in the time it takes for a routine cleaning of your pistol. Trigger pull, trigger jobs, trigger resetthe trigger has as much or more to do with accuracy on a handgun as the sights. Our custom handguns have won more pistol competitions and have been carried in more duty holsters than any other custom pistol brand.

We thoroughly suggest picking them up if you want to learn more about the 1911. Trigger job tools general gunsmith tools at brownells. Walt kulecks new book, the m1911 complete assembly guide, is the companion book to his 1st 1911 book, the m1911 complete owners guide. 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.

We offer complete 1911 pistols or you can personalize your very own with our. How to improve your 1911 trigger reach, quality and pull. We use the factory parts in most cases and can dial in the smoothness and trigger pull weight to your specifications. Nov 09, 2019 the 9mm is a powerful cartridge that can be accurate well past 50 yards in the right hand. The elements of a trigger job on an m1911 pistol sight m1911. But everyone has already told you that so correction is at hand. If youre in the market for the famous 1911 pistol and dont want to spend a ton then palmetto state armory the perfect solution. Ask lou how much experience he has had working on 1911s. How does a 1911 model pistol with a trigger job malfunction. Weighing in at a little over 90 grains, the ultralight trigger is an absolute necessity for a light yet safe competition trigger job or to produce an ultracrisp tactical trigger pull. Here tacticaldoodle and i take the long drive down to impact guns in ogden, ut to upgrade some aspects of the tnp pt1911 project gun. I went through several sets of parts while in the learning process but i learned alot about the hammersear relationship in the 1911 and can do a nice trigger job now.

But with the right equipment anyone can do a great trigger job for a 1911. The lighter i set the sear spring, the lighter the final pull weight and vice versa. This worked wonders on my sw1911 and reduced the trigger pull from 7lb to a sweet, crisp 2 12 lb pull with 116 pre travel and no overtravel at all can be adjusted w. Poor mans trigger job for use on pistols with stock hammer hooks of.

Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I consider these books to be two of the best books available to help you to know, understand, maintain, fix, and repair your 1911 pistols. The pad is machined from aircraft grade aluminum with a serrated front. Here i follow nic taylors guide to tuning up my 1911 for a lower trigger pull weight. However, there is a lot of bad information on how and when you should look into having a trigger job done on your favorite pea shooter, and the best trigger pull weight for your purposes.

I do the same spring manipulation coupled with a lighter hammerspring as you described. For collectors only series of books on collectors and antique firearms. Quality handgun parts and accessories, triggers, hammers, sears and disconnectors. Brownells is your source for trigger job tools,general gunsmith tools at. If we have product in stock we will ship immediately. The 9mm is a powerful cartridge that can be accurate well past 50 yards in the right hand.

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. New wilson combat deluxe sear, cut from tool steel no mim, fit and installed. Jan 23, 2015 1911 sear jig trigger job essentials reference materials. We also do generalized gunsmithing services including repairs, modifications, total gun transformations, installing sights, scope mounting and cleaning services. 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. Most manufactures do not do a trigger job on a new gun general. Trigger job by terry g, pt 2 stay safe and healthy. 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. The guns tend to be heavy, which helps with muzzle flip.

That is why i purchased videos books and learned from a gunsmith how to do my own trigger jobs on 1911s. A good trigger job also does not go away with usage, either. However, because of the weight, it is not the best gun for packing all day. The champion operator mates this forged operator frame with a shorter slide and a 4 inch barrel. It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. As long as you do the trigger job correctly, youll be fine. The 1911 auto sear spring is a flat spring that has three legs and it works as a return spring for the sear, disconnect and grip safety. My record is one sear messed up in 4 1911s worked on. If the gunsmith is halfway decent he can still do an excellent trigger job and leave the parts in place, even though he may charge more for a s80 than a pistol without the safety. Weve given historys most revered pistol design a 21st century update with enhancements.

This results in a pistol that is suitable for concealed carry or operating where a light is needed and it doesn. Trigger 1911 aluminum by ed brown dawson precision, inc. 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. The upper hook on the lower sear lever on the right side of the sear itself pushes the upper sear lever up, moving the firing pin block plunger up and out of the way of the firing pin. Are their any special considerations with doing a trigger job on a series 80 1911. Diy gunsmithing the definitive guide pew pew tactical. 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. The purpose was to inform them that the military testing held at springfield armory just two weeks prior had concluded and john moses brownings 1911 design produced by colt had come out on top just like that, a legend was born. Reduces series 80 trigger pull approximately one pound. Dec 20, 2015 here i follow nic taylors guide to tuning up my 1911 for a lower trigger pull weight. Wilson combat has been performing world class custom gunsmithing on 1911 pistols since 1977. Frank glennglenn custom complete gunsmithing service. Its a good idea to smooth the frame slots for the trigger bow using a stone.

Hes a competitive shooter and creates awesome 1911 videos. Ordnance department sent a letter to colts in hartford, connecticut. I wish to address the legal peril from the dread pirate roberts better known as the batfe. If we do not have in stock, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery time. Avoid the temptation to replace everything on your brandnew 1911 just to make it better. The elements of a trigger job on an m1911 pistol by syd there are four areas of concern with a trigger job. The 1911 hammer and sear can be installed on the outside of the frame. Contains firing pin block plunger, national match plunger lever, trigger lever, hammer pin and sear pin.