Custom 1911 trigger

[Musashi]

Does anyone know if, or where you can get a 1911 trigger where you can choose where the holes are drilled.

[TMC]

If you buy this one you can drill the holes were you want.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=23562/Product/1911_AUTO_SOLID_ALUMINUM_MATCH_TRIGGER

[Musashi]

alright

does that trigger have grooves on the front of it. if not could i have that done.

[NiteQwill]

Check out the triggers from Hilton Yam at 10-8 Performance. Drill where you want.

http://www.10-8performance.com/store/index.php?cPath=21_34

On mine:

[Musashi]

Check out the triggers from Hilton Yam at 10-8 Performance. Drill where you want.

http://www.10-8performance.com/store/index.php?cPath=21_34

On mine:

Cool thanks alot this will help a custom build I'm planning

[ojisan]

However, the front of the trigger bow is pressed into the rear of the trigger "body".
The bow is almost always steel, the bodies are usually aluminum to reduce weight for a faster trigger reset.
So, you merrily drill into the aluminum with your personal design in mind, only to hit the steel bow extension, likely breaking loose the bow from the body, and usually snagging your drill bit on the steel and having the bit deflect off center in to the softer aluminum, ruining the hole's appearance.
Factory drilled triggers have the bow shaped correctly inside the body to match the holes.
Not saying a custom hole pattern can't be done.
Plan carefully, though.
Ask me how I know.

[Musashi]

However, the front of the trigger bow is pressed into the rear of the trigger "body".
The bow is almost always steel, the bodies are usually aluminum to reduce weight for a faster trigger reset.
So, you merrily drill into the aluminum with your personal design in mind, only to hit the steel bow extension, likely breaking loose the bow from the body, and usually snagging your drill bit on the steel and having the bit deflect off center in to the softer aluminum, ruining the hole's appearance.
Factory drilled triggers have the bow shaped correctly inside the body to match the holes.
Not saying a custom hole pattern can't be done.
Plan carefully, though.
Ask me how I know.

alright i'll have to keep this in mind. Is it possible to get a entirely steel, or aluminum trigger. I really wanna get this custom design but I don't really wanna spend that much on just the trigger

[bigcalidave]

With all the triggers on the market you can't find one that you like??

[ojisan]

If you are going to change the trigger for improved performance when firing, then steel is not the way to go.
You want a light trigger for the faster reset, with the lightest tension on the trigger return leaf spring for the best trigger pull.
Steel triggers are heavier and require more tension on the return spring, making the trigger pull harder.
If you are building just for looks, anything goes.

Also I would advise you to consider that there are three basic lengths on 1911 triggers sold, matching the trigger length to your hand and fingers is one of the great things about customizing a 1911.