question regarding trigger reset on 1911

[Germz]

I just finished building a 1911 and before I take it to the range I noticed something. This is my first 1911. I know it is SA only but I'm not sure if that affects trigger reset.

On an AR if you hold the trigger down after the bolt finishes cycling, then release the trigger...you will get an audible "click" of the disconnector disengaging and the trigger resetting.

does this not occur on a 1911 as well? because mine does not do it.

If i rack the slide while keeping the trigger held down, the hammer does not stay back once the slide returns home; the hammer falls.

is this normal?

[himurax13]

You need to adjust the allen screw on your trigger. You do not have enough post travel to for a proper reset.

[Cool Custard]

Definitely not normal! There should be an audible click as you release the trigger if you've racked the slide with it depressed and the hammer should definitely stay cocked until the safeties are disengaged and the trigger is pulled.

You should get it looked at by a competent smith.

[Germz]

You should get it looked at by a competent smith.

your suggestion carries a rather insulting tone to it. but thanks

[javaduke]

I actually had a similar problem with one of my 1911s recently. The trigger bow was dragging against the sear legs and the disconnector spring leaf did not have enough power to push it back and push the disconnector up.
To see what happens in your case, remove the slide, then remove MSH, grip and thumb safeties and re-install the MSH. Pull the trigger, cock the hammer and push the disconnector down, then release the trigger. See if it jumps back. If not, you may need to remove about .001" from the top of the trigger bow so that it clears the sear legs.

[stormvet]

The hammer should stay to the rear, when you release the trigger you should hear and feel the reset. After you adjust the trigger you should be good.

[AKexpat]

You need to adjust the allen screw on your trigger. You do not have enough post travel to for a proper reset.

The allen screw on the trigger is there to adjust trigger over-travel stop after the sear is released, dropping the hammer. If this screw is adjusted in too far, the sear will not break to drop the hammer.

The OP's problem is the disconnector. It may not travel freely in the frame hole, or it is too short, or is not installed correctly where the flat surface(s) engage the sear/sear spring.

If all is correct you will definitely notice the disconnector re-engaging the sear by both sound and feel upon release of the trigger.

[Cool Custard]

your suggestion carries a rather insulting tone to it. but thanks

Not meant to be insulting. Just seems like you needed a lil outside help with the way you described the gun.

By the way, saw the other thread that shows the gun you built, looks awesome!

[postal]

your suggestion carries a rather insulting tone to it. but thanks

..well... to be fair.... you dont know how a 1911 should work. Dont know what to expect, and ask a question on whats going on... because you dont have a clue....

I'd say take that puppy out to the range and load it with a full mag and pull the trigger once.... and HANG ON for dear life.

Or, perhaps save yourself the "E ticket ride" and have it checked out by someone that knows what they're doing.

And yeah... the problem is the disco or the leaf spring.

[LCU1670]

Good thing you did a function test. No problem, you'll get her adjusted. I took an 1911 armorers class years ago, at work now, so I don't have my notes with me, but you have gotten some great suggestions so far!

did a quick google: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148370

[BamBam-31]

Hammer follow is no joke. Fix it.

[saudadeii]

I'm no gunsmith but No, this is not normal. Both my Rock and Ruger have quite a pronounced click (hear and feel) during reset.

Make sure your disconnector and sear are oriented properly.

Did you have any issues sliding on your main spring housing?

I detailed stripped my Rock when I first got it. Took a few tries to get it back together and function check properly.

[Germz]

its the disconnector. I bought it from Ed brown. I'm noticing that it is not being depressed deep enough by the slide racking that it will function as it needs to. So now I need to either find a longer disconnector that I can fit to size or find someone who can weld a little nub on this so I can file it down.

[Germz]

So I guess my question now is, where do I buy a disconnector with a longer head?

[himurax13]

Brownells, midway, any 1911 shop? What brand sear did you get? Did you make sure that its not just a misaligned sear spring?