Posted: 3/1/2010 6:05:54 AM EDT
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Hello all
I was just curious what most of you set the trigger pull weight on your carry 1911 guns? I like mine set to run 2.75 to 3.25 LBs, I have been getting some raised eye brows as of late when I tell some one who wants to know. Then I let them shoot it and they are wow what a great trigger! 
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3.5lbs is plenty light for a carry. If you were to tell me for example thats what your running in your carry you'd get the same raised eyebrow. A properly done trigger with all engagement areas stoned by quality stones, finished with a ruby stone will have a clean, crisp, light pull at 4lbs.
ETA:^^ and feel like 3lbs ^^ |
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I have an Ed Brown 1911 that is too light, IMHO, to use as a carry gun. I do not know the weight, as I do not have a guage. But when I am at the range, I can tell its too light for carry.
I actually sent it back to get re-bead blasted, and when it came back to me, it seems that they tweaked the trigger, as the pull was a little lighter. I don't want a carry gun with too light of a trigger. I bought the brown as a range gun anyway, so it doesn't matter. |
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3.5lbs is plenty light for a carry. If you were to tell me for example thats what your running in your carry you'd get the same raised eyebrow. A properly done trigger with all engagement areas stoned by quality stones, finished with a ruby stone will have a clean, crisp, light pull at 4lbs. ETA:^^ and feel like 3lbs ^^ That glass breaking feeling makes that 4# just right. I have never needed a lighter trigger then 4 although a good friend of mine has a really light trigger on his and I hate shooting it because I feel like I am shooting a long range target rifle. Try a "well" tuned 4-5# trigger and tell me you are not in love. |
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I have an Ed Brown 1911 that is too light, IMHO, to use as a carry gun. I do not know the weight, as I do not have a guage. But when I am at the range, I can tell its too light for carry. I actually sent it back to get re-bead blasted, and when it came back to me, it seems that they tweaked the trigger, as the pull was a little lighter. I don't want a carry gun with too light of a trigger. I bought the brown as a range gun anyway, so it doesn't matter. If you want to carry it, install a heavier hammer spring. |
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I have an Ed Brown 1911 that is too light, IMHO, to use as a carry gun. I do not know the weight, as I do not have a guage. But when I am at the range, I can tell its too light for carry. I actually sent it back to get re-bead blasted, and when it came back to me, it seems that they tweaked the trigger, as the pull was a little lighter. I don't want a carry gun with too light of a trigger. I bought the brown as a range gun anyway, so it doesn't matter. If you want to carry it, install a heavier hammer spring. Ok, thanks for the advice. |