Inconsistent trigger pull 1911

[railroader]

Can't he remove the grip safety just so try the trigger with out it. That way he can see if the safety is hitting the trigger causing the problem.

[zurppin]

remove the internal frame parts.. its easy, watch a video on youtube.. then you have to fit all parts. this will involve sanding and polishing. reinstall all the parts and make sure the sear and hammer are lined up properly. you should the have a clean crisp pull. adjust your trigger accordingly if you have a set screw adjustment

[CrippledPidgeon]

remove the internal frame parts.. its easy, watch a video on youtube.. then you have to fit all parts. this will involve sanding and polishing. reinstall all the parts and make sure the sear and hammer are lined up properly. you should the have a clean crisp pull. adjust your trigger accordingly if you have a set screw adjustment

[Press Check]

LOL.

[milotrain]

remove the internal frame parts.. its easy, watch a video on youtube.. then you have to fit all parts. this will involve sanding and polishing. reinstall all the parts and make sure the sear and hammer are lined up properly. you should the have a clean crisp pull. adjust your trigger accordingly if you have a set screw adjustment

Don't do any metal removal. But honestly the 1911 isn't rocket science, take it apart completely, you can't break it. Try and put it back together, do the function tests, it will likely fail. Do this process six or seven times each time learning a little more about how the 1911 functions and how the various safeties work together.

Then watch this 1911 smithing video. Don't undertake any of this work unless you are sure of yourself, but this video is a good example of why you want to pay a smith to do the work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCF2u3K743A

[9mmepiphany]

The other possible problem that jumps out at me is insufficient overtravel on the new trigger and the sear is being moved just barely enough to release which is why I suggested loosening the overtravel screw.

Interesting, I'll have to keep that in mind.

I've just never adjusted the screw in that far. I knew it could happen, back from the days they told us to remove the trigger stops from our S&W K-frames, it was just filed too far in the recesses of my mind

[Sonic_mike]

Ask mr.fancy to make a hour long video.

[redcliff]

Can't he remove the grip safety just so try the trigger with out it. That way he can see if the safety is hitting the trigger causing the problem.

Yes thats a good suggestion to remove one or possibly two sources (grip and thumb safety) in the process of elimination.

Interesting, I'll have to keep that in mind.

I've just never adjusted the screw in that far. I knew it could happen, back from the days they told us to remove the trigger stops from our S&W K-frames, it was just filed too far in the recesses of my mind

Interesting back at ya, I haven't had that problem with a K frame so had not thought about that.

Ask mr.fancy to make a hour long video.

LOL that guy sure does like to talk doesn't he? I think they could be 25% as long and still get all the important information out. I actually watched both parts of the video posted. I did enjoy watching the gunsmith do his thing and it reminded me why I recommend just taking your 1911 to an experienced pistolsmith for trigger jobs. My local gunsmith/1911 guru Larry Mears probably averages at least (1) 1911 trigger job per week and has been doing it for 30 years. You tend to acquire a lot of knowledge when doing something over 1500 times.

[milotrain]

I did enjoy watching the gunsmith do his thing and it reminded me why I recommend just taking your 1911 to an experienced pistolsmith for trigger jobs. My local gunsmith/1911 guru Larry Mears probably averages at least (1) 1911 trigger job per week and has been doing it for 30 years. You tend to acquire a lot of knowledge when doing something over 1500 times.

Yes exactly. That was my point in posting it. The actual task doesn't seem massively complicated but anyone who has build or made anything can see that there is a "touch" that is required and one that you don't want to be learning on your first 1911 unless gunsmithing is a hobby you want.

Leave it to the pros but know what they are doing.