Remington 1911R1 Trigger Fit Question - The Firearms Forum

jstanfield103 · 08-25-2012, 08:46 PM

The only problem that I see that Remington let slip on the fit and finish of their R1 is the trigger slop. I Love my Remington and I am thinking of buying a SS model. The only thing that is not finished well is the trigger. Just sloppy. I am debating on changing the trigger to a Wilson short trigger. Just curious how every one else feels about the trigger. I looked a three different R1's before I bought mine and the trigger was the same on all three. When I say sloppy just moves up and down sloppy. Little pre travel but not to bad. Other than that it is a perfect fit and finish.
What are others doing and Just any thoughts about it ?

aa1911 · 08-25-2012, 08:52 PM

that seems pretty normal for a 1911 unless it's really bad. they do wiggle quite a bit normally.

Aftermarket triggers are pretty cheap, I like Wilson's stuff but there are lots of good ones. Most availbable in Brownells are good quality.

Pre-travel isn't a big ussue, just the overtravel; I dial it down until it won't engage and slowly work it out until it does. I go a little bit past that to ensure it goes bang but overtravel is about 1mm on my S.A., trigger wiggles all over but shoots beautiful.

JLA · 08-25-2012, 11:00 PM

Too tight a trigger trac causes problems real quick. Soot from the ejecting chamber quickly stickys tight triggers. There is a fix, but tis not cheap. BRownells stocks a ball bearing trigger for competition, I do not remember the name of it, but it would cure the sloppy trigger feel and still allow a generous trac for reliable function.

As a long time 1911 shooter and enthusiast a little trigger slop doesnt bother me any at all.

JLA · 08-25-2012, 11:02 PM

BTW, if you have large hands with long fingers better stick to the long trigger. If you want a shorty just because swap the MSH for an arched one. I prefer long triggers and arched MSHs, tho a hunting pistol, like my ol .460 build, was best with a short trigger to accommodate gloved fingers.

jstanfield103 · 08-26-2012, 04:11 PM

JLA I thank you for the advice, I have a Wilson trigger in my Taurus that works really good. I also have very little hands, (I am 5'5" tall) so I do like the short triggers. Thanks again for the response and the advice.

08-25-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
jstanfield103 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 81	Remington 1911R1 Trigger Fit Question The only problem that I see that Remington let slip on the fit and finish of their R1 is the trigger slop. I Love my Remington and I am thinking of buying a SS model. The only thing that is not finished well is the trigger. Just sloppy. I am debating on changing the trigger to a Wilson short trigger. Just curious how every one else feels about the trigger. I looked a three different R1's before I bought mine and the trigger was the same on all three. When I say sloppy just moves up and down sloppy. Little pre travel but not to bad. Other than that it is a perfect fit and finish. What are others doing and Just any thoughts about it ? __________________ S&W 645 S&W BG380 S&W Model 41 S&W Shield 9mm Dan Wesson 15-2 8" 357mag(Canadian Made) Savage Mark II (also Canadian made) 1964 Marlin 39A Golden Mountie NAA Pug Taurus PT1911SS ( Brazilian Made) -->

08-25-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,115	Re: Remington 1911R1 Trigger Fit Question that seems pretty normal for a 1911 unless it's really bad. they do wiggle quite a bit normally. Aftermarket triggers are pretty cheap, I like Wilson's stuff but there are lots of good ones. Most availbable in Brownells are good quality. Pre-travel isn't a big ussue, just the overtravel; I dial it down until it won't engage and slowly work it out until it does. I go a little bit past that to ensure it goes bang but overtravel is about 1mm on my S.A., trigger wiggles all over but shoots beautiful. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

08-25-2012, 11:00 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Remington 1911R1 Trigger Fit Question Too tight a trigger trac causes problems real quick. Soot from the ejecting chamber quickly stickys tight triggers. There is a fix, but tis not cheap. BRownells stocks a ball bearing trigger for competition, I do not remember the name of it, but it would cure the sloppy trigger feel and still allow a generous trac for reliable function. As a long time 1911 shooter and enthusiast a little trigger slop doesnt bother me any at all. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-25-2012, 11:02 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Remington 1911R1 Trigger Fit Question BTW, if you have large hands with long fingers better stick to the long trigger. If you want a shorty just because swap the MSH for an arched one. I prefer long triggers and arched MSHs, tho a hunting pistol, like my ol .460 build, was best with a short trigger to accommodate gloved fingers. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-26-2012, 04:11 PM	#5
jstanfield103 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 81	Re: Remington 1911R1 Trigger Fit Question JLA I thank you for the advice, I have a Wilson trigger in my Taurus that works really good. I also have very little hands, (I am 5'5" tall) so I do like the short triggers. Thanks again for the response and the advice. __________________ S&W 645 S&W BG380 S&W Model 41 S&W Shield 9mm Dan Wesson 15-2 8" 357mag(Canadian Made) Savage Mark II (also Canadian made) 1964 Marlin 39A Golden Mountie NAA Pug Taurus PT1911SS ( Brazilian Made)