1911 Trigger BOW Only?

Rovert · May 28, 2005, 06:44 PM

Howdy, folks. Where would you go to find a trigger BOW only for a 1911 for those of us who want to experiment with making our own custom triggers?

Lycanthrope · May 29, 2005, 12:26 PM

STI sells trigger blanks. Or.......

Go to the nearest gunshow and find some old triggers with the plastic shoe and just melt it off.

Harry Bonar · May 30, 2005, 06:56 PM

Dear Shooter:
Sir, may I most respectfully say that if you're going to use this gun for COMBAT use I would not recommend this; I'd get a Videki (or clone) of their 3 hole trigger. Usually people want a super-lite trigger to prevent "following" with a TOO LIGHT trigger-pull. More "following" on a 1911 package is caused by "trigger bounce" than all other reasons combined!
I cannot recommend a trigger lighter than four lbs' on a combat gun, and five is better! When you really see the elephant trigger pull has NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING!
The same with a DGR rifle like my .416 Taylor which I left the good Mauser two stage pull on at five lbs'. I want to know when that thing goes off in African hunting! Also on my 9.3X62.
I hope I've not offended your choice and if you want it, go for it.
Harry B.

guntotin_fool · May 31, 2005, 01:43 AM

i believe that brownells has some.

Rovert · May 31, 2005, 01:13 PM

Gentlemen, I'm still looking.

Harry, no, this is definitely NOT for a combat application.

Lycanthrope, I'm looking for the bow only. To demill a trigger "adds insult to injury", because I'm spending more for a part only to grind off what I just spend more money for.

Guntotin', I looked on the Brownell's website, but didn't find anything. Do you happen to have a part number for me? I don't have a hard copy catalog, so you have me at a disadvantage.

Thanks!

brickeyee · June 1, 2005, 08:50 AM

"To demill a trigger "adds insult to injury", because I'm spending more for a part only to grind off what I just spend more money for."

You will likely pay as much (and maybe even more) since the demand for trigger bows without triggers is pretty small.
Triggers for a 1911 are $20-$50. There is at least one ‘system’ with the ability to change the shoe for length and curve.

Lycanthrope · June 1, 2005, 10:55 AM

The last gunshow I went to had a bucket of old 1911 triggers fro $5 a piece. I figured that'd be worth trying.

The changeable insert is the SVI system.

May 28, 2005, 06:44 PM	#1
Rovert Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2001 Posts: 824	1911 Trigger BOW Only? Howdy, folks. Where would you go to find a trigger BOW only for a 1911 for those of us who want to experiment with making our own custom triggers? __________________ "Following the path of least resistance is what makes rivers, and men, crooked."

May 30, 2005, 06:56 PM	#3
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	Trigger Bow: Dear Shooter: Sir, may I most respectfully say that if you're going to use this gun for COMBAT use I would not recommend this; I'd get a Videki (or clone) of their 3 hole trigger. Usually people want a super-lite trigger to prevent "following" with a TOO LIGHT trigger-pull. More "following" on a 1911 package is caused by "trigger bounce" than all other reasons combined! I cannot recommend a trigger lighter than four lbs' on a combat gun, and five is better! When you really see the elephant trigger pull has NOTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING! The same with a DGR rifle like my .416 Taylor which I left the good Mauser two stage pull on at five lbs'. I want to know when that thing goes off in African hunting! Also on my 9.3X62. I hope I've not offended your choice and if you want it, go for it. Harry B.

May 31, 2005, 01:13 PM	#5
Rovert Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2001 Posts: 824	Gentlemen, I'm still looking. Harry, no, this is definitely NOT for a combat application. Lycanthrope, I'm looking for the bow only. To demill a trigger "adds insult to injury", because I'm spending more for a part only to grind off what I just spend more money for. Guntotin', I looked on the Brownell's website, but didn't find anything. Do you happen to have a part number for me? I don't have a hard copy catalog, so you have me at a disadvantage. Thanks! __________________ "Following the path of least resistance is what makes rivers, and men, crooked."

May 29, 2005, 12:26 PM	#2
Lycanthrope Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,752	STI sells trigger blanks. Or....... Go to the nearest gunshow and find some old triggers with the plastic shoe and just melt it off.

May 31, 2005, 01:43 AM	#4
guntotin_fool Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2004 Posts: 1,446	i believe that brownells has some.

June 1, 2005, 08:50 AM	#6
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	"To demill a trigger "adds insult to injury", because I'm spending more for a part only to grind off what I just spend more money for." You will likely pay as much (and maybe even more) since the demand for trigger bows without triggers is pretty small. Triggers for a 1911 are $20-$50. There is at least one ‘system’ with the ability to change the shoe for length and curve.

June 1, 2005, 10:55 AM	#7
Lycanthrope Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 1,752	The last gunshow I went to had a bucket of old 1911 triggers fro $5 a piece. I figured that'd be worth trying. The changeable insert is the SVI system.