So being a 1911 novice and having seen the wonderful amount of knowledge here, have a trigger replacement question. I’m looking at both aesthetics and functionality. Not trying to take it beyond a 4.5 lbs break. I know you can adjust pre travel and take up on some of them but I also don’t want to worry about screws backing out. As ridiculous as it may sound I’ve been watching various YouTube tutorials on the subject. Do you really need a trigger that has all of those adjustments? Or can I just replace the trigger with one that functions like the stock where I can adjust the pre travel. Also never have done a trigger removal on a 1911/2011 platform. How difficult is it? I’ve adjusted the sear springs and installed a Magwell on my Kimber. So how difficult is this process? Is there a way to just replace the trigger shoe with a flat face.
Prodigy Trigger Shoe
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Hellion
I recommend a gunsmith, plus note then likely you will void the warranty,
Plus I wouldn’t listen to those YouTube stuff on any gun modifications, always use a reputable gunsmith, just sayin
SimonRL
Ronin
Removing and replacing the trigger on a 2011 is a simple job in and of itself. However you will need to effectively disassemble the entire gun to get the grip module free in order to get the trigger out. While you are in there you should also file down any extraneous plastic flashing in the groove the trigger fits in. It can make a noticeable difference. Btw, not all triggers are the same and may require some figment. Typically, the cheaper the trigger is the greater the chances that you will have to fit it. To learn how to disassemble a 2011.
Also re: your initial question.
Also re: your initial question.
got a glass of bourbon and watching the videos
SimonRL
Ronin
What brand bourbon?
Txbobcat62
Operator
Check out YouTube channels The 38 Super and Engineers Armory. I learned a lot, enough to install a Harrison Design ignition set and fit and polish original trigger/bow.
Knob Creek smoked maple 90 proof
SimonRL
Ronin
@KillerFord1977 and I did a barrel pick there earlier this spring.
Well I’m a native Kentuckian and live in Southern Ohio..I guess old habits die hard
Dress Crocks lol
I kinda like them.
SimonRL
Ronin
Well getting back on track thanks for the useful videos and information. I successfully disassembled my prodigy today cleaned up some burs with a polishing stone and reassembled. Triggers much better and cleaned up nicely and the disconnecter also smoothed out. So thanks for all the helpful advice.
I run Red Dirt on my competition guns. I tune them way down and eliminate a lot - but not all - pretravel. You need some to avoid trigger bounce and let the trigger reset.
On a carry gun, I'll tune a sear spring to under 5 lbs, but I won't adjust or replace the factory trigger. I don't need it competition grade... and want a little play in there to take up for the adrenaline use will be driving through my veins.