1911 Trigger Question

[tacos3]

I've done a search and didn't find much on the differences between a standard long trigger for a 1911 and a short trigger. I just bought a Range Officer and need a short trigger. Are all the 1911 short triggers the same? I assume that the STI 2011 triggers are different being double stack and all.

I've found an STI 1911 short trigger on the Dawson website and are they all the same? Do they require fitment adjustments to install?

Thanks,

Darren

[sholling]

The trigger shoe is usually slightly oversized and will usually need a tiny bit of fitting. Be careful not to remove too much material so that you don't leave a sloppy up/down and side to side fit. Once in a blue moon you'll also find a replacement trigger that needs a bit of fitting to the bow.

If the trigger bow includes tabs to reduce take-up (see the STIs below) you'll have to be careful to make sure that you leave a bit of take-up (roughly 1/32" or so) or the half cock safety may not work properly. Be patient because unless you get lucky you'll have it apart several times making tiny adjustments to get it just right. Take your time and don't get too aggressive because if you get it wrong you may have an unsafe weapon on your hands until it's repaired properly. When finished test your half cock safety, grip safety, and thumb safety and make sure they still work properly.

[5ZS]

You are correct, look for standard 1911 trigger and they will work for your RO.

There are some different one like the wide bow 2011, wide trigger face Gold Cup, and EMP. Worst case link here when you are ready to buy and we will let you know.

Since you need a short trigger, some slim grips may help as well. You will also need slim grip bushing for slim grips.

[keenkeen]

Get a metal trigger...

Not that STI plastic fantastic thing.

[tacos3]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I've already ordered some slim "G10 like" grips along with the shorter bushings and screws. I've got some modified Glocks but the 1911 world is pretty big. It's been fun looking at all the ways the platform can be modified to fit someone like me with smaller hands. I'm also looking at:

Low mount safety
Extended mag release
Front FO sight

I pick up this Range Officer on 12/14 so I'm ramping up some 45 ACP loads in the mean time.

Gracias!

[himurax13]

I purchased the short and long STI triggers a few years ago and my take on them is that they are Junk. They had way too much slop. I tried several triggers and the only one I liked was made by EGW. It is a shame they discontinued it.

[NewbieDave]

10-8 flat trigger...

[Brandon04GT]

I've noticed that Greider triggers have bows that seem slightly longer than spec. I put C&S short triggers in my 1911's and have been happy with them so far.

Also, when adjusting the over-travel set screw, make sure it is backed out enough so that the sear drops the hammer AND also clears the half-cock notch.