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1911 trigger job

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I have a new Springfield Govt model 1911. The trigger pull sucks. (I am spoiled because of my Kimber) I want to buy one of those Trigger/Sear kits that I can just drop in but some one told me that I will have to replace springs and stuff too. Is that true?
Any comments will be appreciated.
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  • Der Gebirgsjager
    The Kimbers get more handfitting and TLC at the Kimber factory than do the Springfields. If you want to duplicate the Kimber trigger you will have to go whole hog with a spring job also. Just so you aren't disappointed, the so-called drop in sear kits often still require a little work with a stone to realize their best. If you have no experience in this area you would do well to take the job to a gunsmith with a reputation in pistolsmithing.
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  • But If Not
    What if I were to buy a jig and clean up the sear/hammer engagement on my existing parts. I suppose that it wouldnt be as nice as the Kimber, but do you think that it might help a little?
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  • 1911a1-fan
    Doing a trigger job correctly is an art in itself ,if done incorrectly it can be deadly by means of slipping ,and causing an accidental discharge ,if you cannot find a competent gunsmith who actually has done trigger jobs ,and decide to try it ,spend the money on books ,and maybe videos ,find out as much information as you can ,on what ,and what not to do ,it is not something I would suggest to an amateur ,not meaning that as an insult ,I include myself in that category when it comes to a complete real trigger job

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  • But If Not
    THE ONLY TRUE WISDOM IS IN KNOWING YOU KNOW NOTHING - SOCRATES
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  • Mr Gee
    if want you to try it yourself , take all the warnings seriously of danger that 1911a1fan has mention, buy the books etc.an study them first, there is more to a good trigger job then just sear,hammer an disconnect mating, what i did as a learning process was to buy ALL the Extra parts to practice on "work on them", an save all the your original parts to put back in , you probably will not get it rite on your fist attempt, what you don't know is if you're not already reloading your own rounds you may have to start, you will need dummy bullets for testing as well... good luck an be careful. anything can be done if want it bad enough... for a price

    confused....but learning
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  • sharpshooter039
    I agree with all the above about a gunsmith for a real trigger job,,,but,,if you just want a litle improvement you can polish the parts with a dremel tool and a wire polishing wheel,,,do not take off any metal, just polish the pc's.I have a couple springfields and several of the internals not just trigger parts were pretty rough.After a good polishing on one of my springfields the trigger pull went from 7lbs to 4lbs but I polish every part from the hammer to the guide rod.You will need to buy a better trigger with a set screw to help with the overtravel.

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