Best trigger for a 1911?

[beauregard]

I'd like your opinion on what's the best trigger for a 1911. I have an SA Loaded and though it looks cool to me, the trigger is chunky and is considerably less smooth that that of my Colt Gold Cup.

What's a good drop-in trigger that I could replace the stock with? I value your experience based opinion.

[SnWnMe]

When you say chunky and less smooth do you mean it sticks out too much for you (so called "long trigger") and that the serrations bother you?

[M. D. Van Norman]

And are you talking about replacing the trigger itself or about modifying the other fire-control components (hammer, sear, etc.) that affect the feel of the trigger pull?

[beauregard]

When you say chunky and less smooth do you mean it sticks out too much for you (so called "long trigger") and that the serrations bother you?

No.

It feels heavy and not very crisp when it breaks. The creep feels like metal on metal scraping and sluggish. On the Colt (bone stock trigger) it's velvet smooth up until the very crisp break.

I realize this is an unfair comparison, a Gold Cup to a Loaded, but I want the Springfield's trigger to feel as good as the Colt's.

And are you talking about replacing the trigger itself or about modifying the other fire-control components (hammer, sear, etc.) that affect the feel of the trigger pull?

I'm afraid ultimately that's what it will take, but I was hoping to get some ideas from y'all.

[SnWnMe]

Yeah crisp 1911 triggers spoil you to the point that you would not have it any other way. However, it takes more than a new trigger to get that crisp, almost nil take up and minimal overtravel feel. You may end up having to work on the mating surfaces of the sear, hammer hooks etc. etc.

Just to be safe, your best bet is the Springfield Custom Shop. May as well give your gun a long hard look while you're at it to see what else you want changed so you can get everything done in one shot.

[beauregard]

Man, I'm learning the difference between mid range and high end now.

[rockman]

You would really like the trigger on the SA TRP. I had a SA LOADED and sold it with only 24 rounds down the tube because of the trigger. Best of luck on whatever you decide.

[M. D. Van Norman]

[Inkman]

Man, I'm learning the difference between mid range and high end now.

You started shooting matches down your way, right? Talk to the people there and try to get in contact with who they think is the best local gunsmith who works on 1911s. There are cheap routes and there are the correct routes to what you want. A knowledgable gunsmith you can meet in person could be the best answer.

Al