1991A1 Trigger and grip fit

Longshot4 · September 25, 2016, 07:45 PM

I have a colt 1991A1 45 and I was wondering how to determine ideal trigger length?

Also what do I do to improve the grip? By the time I have 3 shots off my hand has slipped down the front of the grip and I'm pointing high. I don't have the strength of a young man any more.

The pistol is stock.

1stmar · September 25, 2016, 07:52 PM

Hand size and mainspring housing will determine the length of the trigger. I have small hands and prefer the "wedge" style mainspring housing with a short trigger. With a flat mainspring housing a long or medium is fine for me. Be sure your trigger finger isn't reaching for the trigger face. Should be comfortable in the middle of the pad of the finger.

For your grip, get some skateboard tape (Home Depot) and put it on the front strap. Works as good if not better than checkering, though not as astheticslly pleasing. Make sure your grip is as high on the gun as you can get it.

**Aguila Blanca** · September 25, 2016, 09:32 PM

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September 25, 2016, 07:45 PM	#1
Longshot4 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2014 Posts: 868	1991A1 Trigger and grip fit I have a colt 1991A1 45 and I was wondering how to determine ideal trigger length? Also what do I do to improve the grip? By the time I have 3 shots off my hand has slipped down the front of the grip and I'm pointing high. I don't have the strength of a young man any more. The pistol is stock.

September 25, 2016, 07:52 PM	#2
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Hand size and mainspring housing will determine the length of the trigger. I have small hands and prefer the "wedge" style mainspring housing with a short trigger. With a flat mainspring housing a long or medium is fine for me. Be sure your trigger finger isn't reaching for the trigger face. Should be comfortable in the middle of the pad of the finger. For your grip, get some skateboard tape (Home Depot) and put it on the front strap. Works as good if not better than checkering, though not as astheticslly pleasing. Make sure your grip is as high on the gun as you can get it.

September 25, 2016, 09:32 PM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,459	http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...prod24895.aspx Or ... http://www.brownells.com/search/inde...1911&ksubmit=y