Installed a reduced pull trigger set in my Colt 1911.

4thIDvet · 12-27-2015, 10:14 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr5Wm9Y_CVs

http://www.cylinder-slide.com/index....how&ref=CS0219

My Colt New Agent was running a trigger pull of around 6.5 lbs. Installed the Cylinder and Slide Co. kit and now it is running at 4.2 lbs. Pretty much as they advertise.
My bro and me were total rookies at the install so it took us a bit to get our act together. Also we had to file the safety plate on the bottom install pin to get it to fit.
Not much filing just a tad but they did say we may have to do that. Pretty dang smooth now. Anyone ever try these kits before?

Sanders · 12-28-2015, 08:38 AM

I've looked at them, online, but never pulled the trigger on the purchase.

I'm not sure what my 1911 trigger pull is right now, but after I slicked everything up by polishing all metal-to-metal contact surfaces, then adding a thin coat of Tetra grease and working it into the metal, it is smooth as silk.

Thanatos · 05-08-2016, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanders

I'm not sure what my 1911 trigger pull is right now, but after I slicked everything up by polishing all metal-to-metal contact surfaces, then adding a thin coat of Tetra grease and working it into the metal, it is smooth as silk.

I cut a coil from the mainspring (hammer spring), swapped to a Clarks 4-petal sear spring, went to a Dlask titanium/magnesium trigger, polished all surfaces, then worked in the Tetra white grease... Cannot say that the Bill Wilson hammer and sear changed the feel... but they are there all the same.

My ParaOrdnance has 1/32" take-up, zero creep, zero over-travel, breaks right at two pounds, and... is smooth as snot on glass.

4thIDvet · 12-28-2015, 08:59 AM

Sanders yes I have bought the Geissele triggers for my ARs and on some of them I just polished the hell out of the triggers. Polishing most times will give you all the results we may be looking for, without spending a lot of bucks.
Interesting that the trigger systems C&S sells they give a subtle warning that if you start getting in the 3.5 lb. pull range to use it for competition only.
I like the Geissele on my SBR AR but the polished ones are also just fine on my others.

Pogo · 12-29-2015, 08:11 AM

I've reduced the trigger pull on many of my firearms.

I've got a short reset trigger kit for my Sig P229 and will get around and install it one of these days.

I haven't got a lot to do, so I might do it today.

12-27-2015, 10:14 AM	#1
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,534	Installed a reduced pull trigger set in my Colt 1911. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr5Wm9Y_CVs http://www.cylinder-slide.com/index....how&ref=CS0219 My Colt New Agent was running a trigger pull of around 6.5 lbs. Installed the Cylinder and Slide Co. kit and now it is running at 4.2 lbs. Pretty much as they advertise. My bro and me were total rookies at the install so it took us a bit to get our act together. Also we had to file the safety plate on the bottom install pin to get it to fit. Not much filing just a tad but they did say we may have to do that. Pretty dang smooth now. Anyone ever try these kits before? __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

12-28-2015, 08:38 AM	#2
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,564	I've looked at them, online, but never pulled the trigger on the purchase. I'm not sure what my 1911 trigger pull is right now, but after I slicked everything up by polishing all metal-to-metal contact surfaces, then adding a thin coat of Tetra grease and working it into the metal, it is smooth as silk. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

12-29-2015, 08:11 AM	#5
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 82,001	I've reduced the trigger pull on many of my firearms. I've got a short reset trigger kit for my Sig P229 and will get around and install it one of these days. I haven't got a lot to do, so I might do it today. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

12-28-2015, 08:59 AM	#4
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,534	Sanders yes I have bought the Geissele triggers for my ARs and on some of them I just polished the hell out of the triggers. Polishing most times will give you all the results we may be looking for, without spending a lot of bucks. Interesting that the trigger systems C&S sells they give a subtle warning that if you start getting in the 3.5 lb. pull range to use it for competition only. I like the Geissele on my SBR AR but the polished ones are also just fine on my others.