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Offline 357mag

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« on: January 05, 2006, 03:23:32 AM »
What is the easiest way to lighten the trigger weight on a 1911? I have a reduced pressure mainspring on order so that will help, but I am unsure as to how much. Not being familiar with the sear springs I don't know if it can be adjusted or if an aftermarket spring would help. If it can be adjusted I will take it to the smith so I don't wreck it. Are there any other options to help drop the trigger weight.
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2006, 05:20:17 AM »
You didn't say much about the 1911 you are referencing.  Custom pistols should already contain custom parts that should provide a light, smooth trigger pull.  If you have a mil-spec piece then you can 'tension' the middle finger of the 3-prong mainspring to reduce your trigger pull a bit.  'Tension' means bending it back just a bit until you get the desired trigger pull.  It may also help if your internal parts are properly polished and lubricated.  HTH and good luck.  Mikey.

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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2006, 10:58:43 AM »
Actually, bending the sear spring is the last step, and often an unnecessary step in a good trigger job.  I trigger job involes cutting the hooks on the hammer to the proper height, cutting the primary and relief angles on the sear for proper engagement with the hammer, and polishing the hammer, sear, trigger, and disconnector with a series of ever finer stones.   If this is done properly, you can take a 4 1/2 lb trigger down to a 3 1/2 lb trigger that breaks cleanly with no creap and do so without ever touching the sear spring.

It's not a partularly hard job to do, but if you don't have the $200-$300 worth of stones and jigs, I wouldn't attempt it.  Unless you plan on doing a number of them, you would be better off taking the gun to a good gunsmith.   .........but don't just bend the sear spring.

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« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2006, 06:00:01 AM »
What I did to lighten the pull on my Springfield was to take it all apart I mean right down to the sear and clean all the parts and put it back together. That lighten my trigger pull about 2 lbs. :D