It’s definitely requires a bit of know-how to ensure everything ends up being safe, but so many “gunsmiths” now don’t even comprehend the basics. It’s sad.

you must be dealing with youtube gunsmiths unfortunately@@ColterBrog

That’s the nice thing with the 1911. Quite good triggers from the factory are the norm. This was fun to try out, but it definitely takes some getting used to how short and crisp it is.

@@ColterBrog Yeah, I think even a 2 lb trigger pull is too light for me. 3.5 to 4 lbs is what I prefer. Just be careful with that thing! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

Just be certain to understand all aspects of the 1911 fire control and how it all interacts. It is a delicate balance that unfortunately can’t be demonstrated on this platform. If in doubt, have the work done or at least checked by an experienced gunsmith. I don’t want to be a nanny, but don’t want to under emphasize the danger that can exist when making alterations like this.

Interesting. What do they call it now?

@@ColterBrogI was wondering the same exact thing!!

@@ColterBrog It's now simply called *Cylinder & Slide Sear Spring 1911* (Manufacturer #: CS0094) @ *Midway USA*

I don’t particularly like tweaking springs, and prefer replacement. Someone with more physics background than what I have could probably give some lengthy explanation of why it is or isn’t okay in specific circumstances involving Young’s Modulus, Hooke’s Law, Stress/Strain curves, elastic deformation yielding to plastic deformation and fracture, etc. I am not nearly qualified for giving that explanation, but have typically found the results to be better especially in longevity by using a new spring aimed at a particular goal, rather than trying to stretch or bend existing springs. In this instance, bending the spring so that it is “weaker” would decrease its overall travel so you could end up with either a strange feeling resistance that isn’t as consistent, spring pressure that is too weak, or a damaged spring that will become weaker quickly… or it might work fine. Also remember that in this instance we’re really talking about three springs in one. This spring affects the trigger return and sear tension, which need to work in unison, and then also grip safety tension. They’re all important to safe function.

This pistol is a Rock Island Armory.

No, it’s a .45 ACP from… probably around 2007-2008 or thereabouts.

Nice variety of niche products, too.

Let me fill you in. This is not an instructional video. It is a review of a part sold on the open market, and it has both a verbal, visual, and written disclaimer that someone not competent and qualified should seek installation by a qualified gunsmith. KZfaq has certain restrictions on what is allowed to be shown on their platform. They do not allow instruction on “trigger jobs”- and this is no such thing. This is a review video on a part I installed and the outcome from it. There is a specific reason why I do not and cannot show *how*. This video shows my experience with a part, but does not give instruction on installing it, because installation should be done by someone competent and qualified who knows how to check for hammer follow and make adjustments to engagement or tension as necessary to correct that issue. I have to work within the rules. Don’t hate me. Hate the rules.

get a life, stop blaming others for your incompetence, this guy presented a very nice video with visual proof, what YOU do with the info is YOUR own doing