SVI Interchangeable Trigger Insert Lengths

[Hank15]

I currently have a STI long curved trigger but would like to replace it with the flat trigger.

This will now be the 3rd trigger I install in my 1911, so I really don't want to pay for anymore gunsmith fees.

My question to those of you have have the SVI interchangeable triggers, which FLAT trigger insert will match most closely to the STI long curved trigger's length?

[HighLander51]

Probably only a couple of guys run STI's in competition here, so ask your question at BrianEnos.com. Lots and lots and lots of STI/SVI 1911 guys there.

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=3

[uscbigdawg]

Hank,

The STI long curved is a pretty standard dimension to the face. The big question I'd ask first is, why do you want a flat trigger? Since it's a 1911, there are tons of options for flat trigger faces that are significantly cheaper than the Infinity ITS trigger system. While I run them in all of my guns, I'm also quick to say, it's only because I run the long flat trigger for the extra length that I need.

Give a look to the Caspian Auto Trik Trigger or the flat trigger by EGW.

Additionally, why are you paying gunsmith fees for this? This is a VERY easy parts swap to do that requires little to know polishing and fitting.

1 - Disassemble the pistol to get to the trigger
2 - Lightly place the new trigger in and see if there is any bind of the trigger shoe in to the slot (usually the bottom, but sometimes the top).
3 - If there is any bind, polishing slowly with a polishing wheel at low speed will usually work wonders. Light grit sandpaper works too.
4 - Next, get a FLAT surface and polish the sides and back of the bow with light oil and fine grit sandpaper.
5 - If your bow allows for it, adjust the pretravel to your liking.
6 - Reinstall, perform a function check, and you're done. Should take about an hour.

Some things absolutely need to go to a gunsmith. This however isn't one of them.

Rich

[ERdept]

I've never handled a SVI/STI.

I did get their trigger, and love it, and have always used long triggers and the Infinity has the longest reach.

Im a person of extremes though, and usually like the most or least of everything.

[ERdept]

Another pic. I've tried to install many triggers, and they work, but not as well as the gunsmith does.

I guess there is a reason for several month wait. They just function best and smoothest when he installs them.

I use AT custom in Gardena. Just drive up and drop off.