Trigger problem

jfrancis · November 26, 2000, 02:30 PM

I just bought a new Strayer Voight Infinity Compact (double-stack 1911-style semiauto) in .40 S&W.

With no magazine in the gun, the trigger pull is reasonably light (est. 4-5 lb) and perfectly consistent.

With a magazine inserted, the trigger pull becomes inconsistent, requiring variable amounts of pressure to fire and sometimes becomes extremely heavy.

Any ideas?

John Francis

Rex Feral · November 26, 2000, 02:44 PM

It sounds like your trigger bow may be bent or have a burr that is making contact with the magazine body.

George Stringer · November 27, 2000, 08:07 AM

Jfrancis, I agree with Rex. Most 1911 smiths will have a trigger bow anvil that reshapes the bow. You could do it by trial and error or simply replace the trigger. I had a customer who I built a compact 1911 for with a lightweight Dlask trigger installed. He brought the gun back after a couple of days with the same problem and his grip saftey didn't function. What had happened is he had bent the bow making sure the grip safety worked properly by squeezing the trigger as hard as he could without depressing the safety. These lightweight triggers are fairly fragile and bend easily. The best fix for yours may be what I was finally able to talk him into; a stronger trigger like a Videki. George

jfrancis · November 27, 2000, 06:40 PM

Rex and George,

Thanks for your helpful responses. The gun is going to the 'smith tomorrow.

John

November 26, 2000, 02:44 PM	#2
Rex Feral Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2000 Location: Southern NH, USA Posts: 471	It sounds like your trigger bow may be bent or have a burr that is making contact with the magazine body. __________________ Triumph, or else yield to clamour: Be the anvil or the hammer.

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November 26, 2000, 02:30 PM	#1
jfrancis Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 211	I just bought a new Strayer Voight Infinity Compact (double-stack 1911-style semiauto) in .40 S&W. With no magazine in the gun, the trigger pull is reasonably light (est. 4-5 lb) and perfectly consistent. With a magazine inserted, the trigger pull becomes inconsistent, requiring variable amounts of pressure to fire and sometimes becomes extremely heavy. Any ideas? John Francis

November 27, 2000, 08:07 AM	#3
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Jfrancis, I agree with Rex. Most 1911 smiths will have a trigger bow anvil that reshapes the bow. You could do it by trial and error or simply replace the trigger. I had a customer who I built a compact 1911 for with a lightweight Dlask trigger installed. He brought the gun back after a couple of days with the same problem and his grip saftey didn't function. What had happened is he had bent the bow making sure the grip safety worked properly by squeezing the trigger as hard as he could without depressing the safety. These lightweight triggers are fairly fragile and bend easily. The best fix for yours may be what I was finally able to talk him into; a stronger trigger like a Videki. George

November 27, 2000, 06:40 PM	#4
jfrancis Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 211	Rex and George, Thanks for your helpful responses. The gun is going to the 'smith tomorrow. John