Ed Brown Short Trigger + Chainlink MSH

[trigger945]

First of all, thanks to Redcliff for his recommendation to try the short trigger.

About a few weeks ago, there was a thread about 1911 short triggers. Redcliff, our esteemed colleague here, recommended the short trigger based on his experience and the experience of the people who followed his recommendation. The short trigger was supposed to make the trigger pull more straight, thereby keeping the shots more centered.

I heeded to his advice to try it out for myself. I have been hitting a few mm's to the left of my target with the regular length trigger. Although my shots have improved lately, I wanted to see if the short trigger could help. Redcliff also asked for feedback and I thought I would give the feedback via thread in case it can help others.

I ordered the Ed Brown short trigger. And while I was at it, I also ordered the Ed Brown Chainlink MSH because I thought it would blend well with my gun (stock MSH was checkered plastic). And since I have also been planning on changing the guide rod set up to GI-style, I did that as well. Lastly, I also had Kimber replace the front night sight because it died. It was under warranty and I had an excellent customer service experience (my first with them).

I went to the range twice and shot a total of 125 rounds (230gr FMJ). I think I need more range time to definitively say that my shots are more centered. At this point, however, I can say that I prefer the short trigger. So I guess that can eventually lead to better shot placement on paper because after all, preference matters.

What's funny/surprising is that I actually shot a few mm's to the right now Maybe it's technique that needs to be tweaked at this point. Or maybe the front sight got drifted a little bit, lol.

For those interested, please see some pics below:

Kimber Stainless Raptor II with New Short Trigger and Chainlink MSH




Ed Brown Chainlink MSH (I think this blends well with the front strap checkering in the next picture)




Kimber Stainless Raptor II Front Strap Checkering




And of course, I will only show you my best groupings

3-Shot Group @ 7 Yards




5-Shot Group @ 7 Yards

[trigger945]

The before pictures:

[Gem1950]

One outstanding quality of the 1911 is the ability to make modifications/adjustments to fit the hand of the shooter. I put a medium length trigger and an arched MSH on all of mine. It's what works for me.

[redcliff]

Thanks for the feedback and those are some good looking groups to go along with your good looking pistol Try shooting it from a rested position and see where your shots impact to see if your sights need to be drifted now.

[trigger945]

One outstanding quality of the 1911 is the ability to make modifications/adjustments to fit the hand of the shooter. I put a medium length trigger and an arched MSH on all of mine. It's what works for me.

I agree. That is indeed one benefit. Finding what fits you is key.

Thanks for the feedback and those are some good looking groups to go along with your good looking pistol Try shooting it from a rested position and see where your shots impact to see if your sights need to be drifted now.

Thanks! Shooting it from a rest is definitely the step prior to drifting the sights. I will do that next weekend when I go to the range.

[ERdept]

its very nice.

Good choice.

[Raider888]

Sweet!

[skosh69]

Gotta love them SS Raptors!!!

[trigger945]

its very nice.

Good choice.

Thanks!

Sweet!

Thanks!

Gotta love them SS Raptors!!!

Thanks!