1911 Replacement Trigger

[csorin]

I have a Springfield GI and would like to try an extended trigger. Are triggers considered a drop in component?

[Overkill]

For the most part, they will require some fitting (usually just a little material removal from the top and bottom of the trigger until it slips all the way in. Nothing complicated.

[ojisan]

If it has an overtravel screw it may need adjustment.
Don't run it so far in that the trigger can't be pulled enough to drop the hammer. I suggest you leave just a bit of over travel for reliability.
Again, nothing complicated.

[csorin]

Nice. Thanks guys. I wasn't sure if I needed to mess with the hammer or sear. A little off the trigger I can handle.

[eflatminor]

Consider having a proper trigger job done by a competent pistolsmith. There is nothing like a trigger that breaks just like you want (like glass or with a bit of a 'roll') at whatever poundage you like. On a 1911, I wouldn't go below 2 pounds, more if it's a carry/SD pistol. If you're in SoCal, PM and I'll turn you on to the master of trigger jobs, accuracy and reliability packages. Everything from a race gun to something for HD. Makes a trigger job from any factory (inlcuding Wilson, Bear, Nighthawk, etc) look sloppy.

[jumbopanda]

I like the Caspian Trik Trigger; it dropped right into my SW1911, although it might require slight fitting depending on the gun.