Gold cup trigger

[chulo818]

Would a Colt 45 Gold Cup trigger (unknown series) fit a Colt 45 Government model Series 80?

[Kruzr]

No, a Gold Cup uses an extra wide trigger.

[chulo818]

Isn't it the same frame?

[buffybuster]

Isn't it the same frame?

The broach cut for the triggers are different between the Standard and Gold Cup. The Gold Cup has a much wider trigger.

[chulo818]

Got it .... Thanx!

What trigger/hammer do you recommend? Mine is a base blue model and want to upgrade with stainless steel slotted. Do brand names like Wilson etc ... Live up to there name or as long as it's bar stock?

[Kruzr]

Triggers are not barstock. They are aluminum with stamped steel bows. The original steel triggers on the Gold Cup caused Colt to make special provisions on the sear because of the weight of the trigger.

Any name brand is good but be prepared to fit the shoe to the frame. Triggers are typically too tall. You may have to do some fitting to get the pretravel right and possibly the grip safety.

[MA2]

Since you have a normal 1911's a gold cup trigger will not fit, since the trigger itself is wide.
The trigger bow is exactly the same though.
Pic for ref./fun:


You want the trigger a light as possible (in weight) so aluminum or polymer is the way to go.
Lighter = faster trigger pull.

STI are the ones that makes polymer triggers.
I am a fan of the flat trigger, check out Caspian's Trik Trigger

Oh, someone needs to make me a flat gold cup trigger :-\