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  • psango
    CGN/CGSSA Contributor
    • Jul 2009
    • 1302

    My old colt 1911 4.lb trigger

    My old Colt 1991-A1 that I bought new, in 99 or 2000 stock out of the box. It has about 2000 rounds of factory ammo thought and has a consistent 4 lb. trigger pull, not quite stock it was too light and doubling once in a while, I installed a factory stock sear spring, 23 lb. main spring and cheap colt polymer trigger and it still has the lightest trigger of any of my 1911's (still has the series 80 firing pin block, original sear, disconnector and hammer). Yes the hammer and grip safety are as from the factory, the MSH is a wilson metal one.

    My New Kimber Stainless Target II 9mm breaks at a constant 5 lbs. and my Mill-Spec Springfield .38 super at 6.5 lbs. I ordered a Cylinder and Slide 4 Lb. upgrade kit for the Springer from Midway and a Novak low carry sight that fits the Standard dovetail. So we'll se how that go's in a week or so.

    Because of the Swartz safety in the Kimber I may just leave that one alone (not sure though).

    Trigger pulls were measured with my Timney Trigger Pull gauge, so if not the most accurate, at least the measurements are consistent between the various guns.

    I love 1911's they are for me my favorite autos to shoot!
    Always remember to pillage before you burn.
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    epcii
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2011
    • 636

    Awesome gun. I like the nice, even finish on yours.
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    • #3
      ZX-10R
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      • May 2010
      • 4122

      Very nice Colt.
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        Blackhawk556
        Veteran Member
        • Nov 2008
        • 4182

        "I ordered a Cylinder and Slide 4 Lb" .... What exactly are these for and why are they recommended?
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        • #5
          DArBad
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2009
          • 2999

          Originally posted by Blackhawk556
          "I ordered a Cylinder and Slide 4 Lb" .... What exactly are these for and why are they recommended?
          They are kits composed of hammer, sear, sear spring, disconnector, and main hammer spring. They are all supposed to be matched and fitted to one another so that when installed in a particular 1911, will give or at least approximate a trigger pull weight of 4 lbs.

          They can be bought from Cylinder & Slide Inc. and are supposed to be made of " better " than factory stock parts.

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            psango
            CGN/CGSSA Contributor
            • Jul 2009
            • 1302

            Doing your own can be satisfying

            Originally posted by DArBad
            They are kits composed of hammer, sear, sear spring, disconnector, and main hammer spring. They are all supposed to be matched and fitted to one another so that when installed in a particular 1911, will give or at least approximate a trigger pull weight of 4 lbs.

            They can be bought from Cylinder & Slide Inc. and are supposed to be made of " better " than factory stock parts.
            I usually buy from Brownell's or Midway depending on who has what in stock. It' easier to stay with these two vendors most of the time. Occasionally I buy from the manufacturer.

            The Cylinder and slide sets have worked well for me in the past. It does not eliminate all fitting, but sometimes they drop right in, other times minor fitting is required.

            Having all the needed tools takes some time to accumulate, as they can be expensive. But nothing is more satisfying as doing it and having it work out well, on the other hand messing it up is a real P.I.T.A., which has happened too.
            Always remember to pillage before you burn.

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            • #7
              Curley Red
              Banned
              • May 2011
              • 1737

              Beautiful Colt, but I really wouldn't consider it old. Now this is an old Colt.

              1911 made in 1913 and shoots right on target, it is my favorite out of all my guns.

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              • #8
                psango
                CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                • Jul 2009
                • 1302

                1913 that thing's hardly broken in, give it another 100 years or so, I'll bet that gun has stories to tell. I'd love to have one like that but today they sure command a premium price. Nice Colt!!!!!!!!!!
                Always remember to pillage before you burn.

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                • #9
                  epcii
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 636

                  VERY NICE, Curley Red!
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