Anyone upgrade their e series 1911 trigger?

[Tanners Owner]

Looking for feedback from those who have performed trigger jobs on their e series 1911s, as I’m considering doing the work myself. While I’ve not worked on 1911s, have done spring replacements on my S&W revolvers, polished & spring replacements on my GP100 and spring updates to my CZ 75.

I suspect there is no difference between the e series lock work to other brands.

What kits / tools did you use? Anyone use the nighthawk drop in trigger system?

Thanks in advance

 

[03hemi]

Why mess with a great trigger already, you'll probably not gain much if any in trigger creep or break? Mine's just fine and dandy for me.

 

[H Richard]

I did my own trigger job on a series E 1911. When I disassembled it the first time, I found that black coating (? ceracoat ?) on hammer and sear. It was not conducive for a match trigger. By removing some in the critical area's I was able to get a good trigger trigger pull. I did think that the trigger, sear, pins, grip safety, etc did not all fit tight, but had some "play" in the fit.

The gun was very accurate, but I still preferred my Gold cup.

 

[AJ]

I do all my own trigger jobs on my 1911's. In house now I have a 1950's Colt, a original Series 70 Colt Gold Cup and a Ruger SR1911. All are at 2 1/2 pounds of trigger pull. Only one tool needed and about 10 minutes of work to get there.

 

[chief38]

Just be careful in bending and adjusting the triple leaf spring. Too light can cause funky things to happen. Make SURE you understand which leaf does what and when bending, try your best to not go too far and have to bend it back - that's how to ruin a spring. In fact, an extra spring or two is not a bad thing to keep in your inventory. In general terms, lighter than 2 3/4 lbs. is asking for trouble. 2 3/4 lbs. is absolutely fine (even for competition) as long as the trigger is smooth and free from creep. I do own my share of 1911's and my Colt GCNM is my competition gun of choice. The trigger pull is a smooth and reliable 2 3/4 - 3 pound pull - no issues.

Lighter Main Springs are also available, however for a target only pistol I have found a coil or two (max) can be lost. Anything more than that will probably cause malfunctions. The suggested way would be to purchase a lighter Main Spring and retain the proper length.

Check the "bows" or rails on the trigger and make sure they are not too tight or too loose. A thorough cleaning and proper lubrication is also prudent at the time you disassemble.

 

[Tanners Owner]

Thanks to all who responded