1911 Trigger Take up

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travelerBT

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I just replaced my trigger in my custom 1911 that I built, and there is a lot of take up in it. I have seen triggers that have the take up tabs out there and I am wandering just how those work, and how difficult it is to adjust them.

Also, is there a way to adjust the take up on triggers that don't have the take up tabs??

thanks

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take it to a gunsmith. if you dont know how to adjust a 1911 trigger, you shouldnt be working on fire control parts based on what some folks on the net will tell you.

WildsimpleanswerAlaska
 
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Thanks for the reply, but I would really like to know how to do this. I have built the pistol from the ground up and it is a great firearms, so I know a fair amount about building, and gunsmithing on the 1911 platform.

Just never used those tabs... so if you could please explain how to adjust them that would be great.
 
Rude to tell someone who doesnt know how to adjust a trigger to go see a gunsmith?

Probably more rude if he screws it up and has an AD

WoutofthewoodworkAlaska
 
Brazoscustom has done a good job about explaining about triggers. Keep in mind that without enough free-travel or take-up as some call it in the trigger the gun can go full auto.
Most smiths will recommend at least 0.040 of free-travel.

As for methods of accomplising the adjustment of free-travel I've seen just about everything.
Now a days a lot of triggers will have adjustment tads that can be bent to accomplish the adjustment.
Other methods I've seen are, set screws installed in the trigger scallop on the off hand side, shims soldered on the back of the trigger stirrup, and the back of the stirrup center punched to create a raised area in the stirrup.

As for what trigger to use, I would say to use the one that you like best.

Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com
 
Rude to tell someone who doesnt know how to adjust a trigger to go see a gunsmith?

Probably more rude if he screws it up and has an AD

WoutofthewoodworkAlaska
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Wild you are so silly. Why would he need to go to t gunsmith. He knows what he is doing. He posts a questions about standard trigger take up and then about full length guide rods in a a matter of minutes.

Triggers are not really an important part of the gun are they? :p

WildsomepeoplegetitsomepeopledontAlaska
 
thanks RR and others...

I appreciate the replies, I took out the trigger that I have last night, and it does have the tabs for adjustment. I was reading the article given above, and it says to bend the tabs "forward" to reduce the take up... I am assuming that forward is tword the actual trigger???? And I don't really see how that is going to reduce the take up???? Could someone explain to me how the tabs work for taking out the take up???

Thanks for all the posts folks....:eek:
 
figured it out...

for those who are wandering, the tabs prevent the trigger from moving forward as far... guess that is pretty self explanitory :D Oh well, thanks everyone for the info! Have a great day folks!:cool:
 
Helping folks out includes those that can be harmed by an amatuer trigger job done by netsmiths...

WildheanyoneknowhowtosutureanaorticanuerismivegotanopenchesthereandiveneverdoneonebeforeAlaska
 
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Dear Souls;
I'm 70 now and you guys just went straight over my head1 But -----------------------------I don't like tabs.
Harry B.
 
"Find a Pistolsmith..." (This post has been amended...)

"I think you all should listen to Ken..." In fact take a look see at his outfit:

www.wildwestguns.com

"He knows what he's talkin' about..."

The only really bad advise (As I see it...) would be feeling like that just because someone has the mechanical abilities to put several pieces together, that they can safely perform a 1911's trigger adjustment from reading it on a handgun forum... IT IS NOT OK in MY opinion... I do feel that a true pistol-smith should perform this function...
Although a person may now get the "Gist" of it... For safety sake a professional should do it...
("I'm going along the lines that I'm sure you've assembled a nice handgun, but SAFETY is the key to success,
and the safety of those lives ALL around you...")

IMHO - this IS a job for a qualified "Gunsmith..!"

E!

My apologies for anyone who MAY be offended;
that is just the way I see it...
(By the way... I'm a Pistol-smith too...)

*** As someone (-V-V-) down there noted, I need to do this...

My apologies for the "Tirade..." I've been having an incredibly tense buncha weeks here as of late, and I had no right to insult anyone.
"Please accept my sincerest apologies... As also noted, this IS a public forum where people come to try & learn."

E!
 
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