PN>Vern was returning fire at Paul
PN> about 1911 Triggers
PN> PN>Anybody have any thoughts on an "ideal" trigger job?
PN> VH> Around 4 1/2 pounds for an M1911, with a clean break and as little
PN> The 4-4 1/2# range seems to be the standard wisdom for this piece's
PN> purposes.  We talked yesterday and it's gonna be springs, adjustable
PN> trigger, stone the mating surfaces for smooth, and a Commander style
PN> hammer if he's in the mood and there's enough left in the budget.
PN> VH> overtravel as possible.   You'll never get as nice a trigger with an
PN> VH> auto pistol as you will on a fine revolver -- and no smith worth his
PN> VH> sear stones would even try.
PN> This being for "everyday" carry and against the possibility of actual
PN> combat usage it would be overkill to try to turn it into a target
PN> trigger.
There, I agree -- I left the trigger of my M1927 Argentine (which is my
carry gun) alone -- never touched it.
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