Springfield 1911 Loaded Model-Trigger Pull

[SCHunter]

Just wondered what the easiest way is to lighten trigger pull to about 3.5-4lbs.? Changing out the main spring?

thanks
Dan

[NCTexan]

I just switched out the ILS on my new Loaded with a standard MSH and 19# mainspring. It now tests out to a little over 3.5. It only took a few minutes and as a bonus... it's much easier to thumb cock.

[SCHunter]

Thanks. I will check it out in my Brownells catalog tonight.

[swwifty]

Can anyone link me?

I'm not sure what parts these are exactly (I'm still a 1911 nOOb)

I've got a loaded too : )

Thanks...

[herd48]

swwifty- all you have to do is click on the "sticky" in this forum on changing out ILS and it will tell you how and what parts are needed. That's why it's there. Good luck.

[NCTexan]

This is what I ordered and installed from Midway for my Stainless Loaded.

916080 Ed Brown Mainspring Housing Flat 1911 Govt, Cmdr Checkered 25 LPI SS $61.99

186266 Wilson Combat Factory Plus Mainspring Cap Pin 1911 Stainless Steel $2.69

255612 Ed Brown Competition Mainspring 1911 Govt., Cmder Package of 5 $7.39

170644 Wilson Combat Factory Plus MSH Pin Retainer 1911 Stainless Steel $2.69

247406 Wilson Combat Factory Plus Mainspring Cap 1911 Stainless Steel $2.69

This allowed me to keep my entire ILS setup intact.

[Chuck S]

Replace the parts with those on the right.

You need the cap pin noted above.




Your choice of mainspring housings. It''ll all fit in the one you have or purchase a new one.



-- Chuck

[swwifty]

Thanks!!

[Agent Clark]

If you have a heavy trigger, it probably wont do much, but it slightly cleaned up my TRP trigger, and got rid of some of the pre-travel. Its worth it, but if you have a heavy trigger it will need more internal work.

[SCHunter]

Thanks for everyone's input. I will order the parts this week.

[bdavis385]

Changing out the MS will have about a 4 ounce affect on trigger pull. It cannot clean anything, it will just create a cleaner feel. The best way is to have the sear and hammer stoned, the disconnector polished and the sear spring set. The sear spring is the main factor in the weight of the trigger pull. Crispness comes from having the sear stoned and mated to the hammer, this will also help with creep; working on the disconnector will also help with creep.

[SCHunter]

Originally Posted by bdavis385

Changing out the MS will have about a 4 ounce affect on trigger pull. It cannot clean anything, it will just create a cleaner feel. The best way is to have the sear and hammer stoned, the disconnector polished and the sear spring set. The sear spring is the main factor in the weight of the trigger pull. Crispness comes from having the sear stoned and mated to the hammer, this will also help with creep; working on the disconnector will also help with creep.

This would be my next step if the 19lb mainspring does not reduce the trigger pull to an acceptable level. I have only shot the gun about 200 rounds so I may wait a tad before going further. If I continue to get tighter groups with my Glock 19, then I will get the tools out much quicker.

[wxl]

Assuming trigger/sear are reasonable condition (no significant creep), easiest is to adjust the sear spring. Bend the left and center leg out just a little bit, reinstall and test it. If needed, bend again...

[SCHunter]

Originally Posted by wxl

Assuming trigger/sear are reasonable condition (no significant creep), easiest is to adjust the sear spring. Bend the left and center leg out just a little bit, reinstall and test it. If needed, bend again...

Thanks....I may try that also

[SCHunter]

I tested out my Springfield with a new Wilson Combat mainspring housing, 19 lb spring and related parts from Wilson Combat, installed a Cylinder & Slide light sear spring and the trigger pull is perfect now. It is around a 4lb trigger pull or less. Thanks for the great advise.