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Cascade1911 · March 28, 2011, 05:19 PM

I'm interested in tuning my 1911 Mil-Spec (Springfield). I'm not looking to build a race gun, just want to smooth out a few rough edges while still having a very reliable firearm. Things I'm contemplating:

Replace the trigger with a long length solid. The Ed Brown is much cheaper but does not look like it has the tabs to adjust forward travel.

Polish, set angle on sear/ hammer. Adjust the factory parts or get new. If new, whose?

Purchase, install a lighter mainspring. Is it a good idea? If so, what spring?

Adjust trigger spring, adjust the factory spring or buy new? If new whose?

Are recoil buffers a good idea?

What's a good book for gun-smithing 1911's?

Thanks in advance for your helpful information.

March 28, 2011, 05:19 PM	#1
Cascade1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 450	Ed Brown or Wilson Combat for 1911 I'm interested in tuning my 1911 Mil-Spec (Springfield). I'm not looking to build a race gun, just want to smooth out a few rough edges while still having a very reliable firearm. Things I'm contemplating: Replace the trigger with a long length solid. The Ed Brown is much cheaper but does not look like it has the tabs to adjust forward travel. Polish, set angle on sear/ hammer. Adjust the factory parts or get new. If new, whose? Purchase, install a lighter mainspring. Is it a good idea? If so, what spring? Adjust trigger spring, adjust the factory spring or buy new? If new whose? Are recoil buffers a good idea? What's a good book for gun-smithing 1911's? Thanks in advance for your helpful information.