Easy To Use-Great Tool!
This tool makes it an easy job to work the sears on the 1911 pistol. The adjustment feature makes it adaptable to different length sears,and the instructions are well prepared.
Somewhat happy
Item as expected however the .020 shim was bent and not level- I did expect it to be true and level to ensure level measurements on the sear- For exactness, not sure I trust my eye when I "bend" it back into a somewhat level/even shape- other than that, the jig is absolutely Rock solid and will last forever!
Good but couple issues
I've used this tool on 3 sears, and it works pretty well. I do not like that it does not provide for setting the secondary angle. I suppose this isn't critical, but it's simply left to chance and feels like it only does half the job. Watching the Brownells video helps. Second, I'd prefer a tool made to be secured in a vise. I'd like to ask whoever designed it why they prefer to hold everything by hand. Seems like a vise makes everything steadier, easier to stone. Just opinions. The triggers have been safe and nice enough for competitive shooting (PPC), though not quite as nice as a few custom pistols I've tried/owned - obviously, this is more to do with my inexperience. The last one breaks cleanly at 3.75lbs. I'd recommend it to anyone with those comments. I haven't used any other jig, but am tempted if I can find another victim - I mean customer - to fund a build.
Nice results
A little awkward but great results.
Simple and easy to use
This is an easy to use tool. It is well designed, and doesn't get much simpler. If used correctly, jig produces as good of a sear angle and finish as is possible. Price is also reasonable.
Easy to Use and Works Great
I used this to do the triggers of four (4) of my 1911's. Works like a champ. The learning curve is a slight challenge, but once you have it down, its easy. I also bought the externally mounted pins for alignment and checking my work. I am very glad I did and those also saved me tons of time.
Great for the price
For anyone that wants a starter sear jig, this it the most cost effective option. Browns' pin fits most 1911 sears, the shim is good quality and the base itself is well made. I have large hands, so it is difficult to hold in my hand and keep it at a perfect level. To fix this I used my end mill to square the sides to properly fit in my gun vise. Use tape to keep the shim in place so you can concentrate on the pressure and consistency of your stone along with your other hand keeping the sear in place when you draw the stone backwards. While you are at it, pick up a jeweler's loupe to inspect your work. Hope this helps, that's my $.02
Great fixture once adjusted
Hope you bought a reamer for the sear pin hole. My fixture came with one side that would not pass a .109 pin gage, other side would pass a .110 pin gage. Also it would be nice to include a sear pin with the gage. Go easy at first to get your setting before you ruin a sear. Each vendor of sear has a slightly different setting. Easy to adjust. Suggest you get a Bausch and Lomb eye loop, 5X min 7X or 10X is better to get a good look at your stone/ polish effort and to see that you have a uniform edge and not tapered.
Confusing Instructions
I bought this because I thought it was a value purchase. Brownells mistakenly sent me a cheaper jig that was pretty much identical to the Ed Brown jig, except for the black color and poor machined surface. The website called it a stoning fixture. Brownells sent me the Ed Brown jig and I returned the stoner. So when I went to use it, there were no instructions packed with the jig. The referred me to the online video. At the start of the video, the guy said, "read the instructions that came with the jig". Oops, catch 22. The video instructions are vague at best. The part is solid polished stainless steel. Machined flat work surface, but round on the other side. So you have to hold it in your hand, and hold the feeler gauge even on the jig, and run your stone down the jig. Awkward at best. Watch the video. No wait, read the non existent instructions. The detail of the video sucks. Vague. A lot of steel for stoning the metal off the lip of a 1911 sear. Oh yeah, they don't even give you the pin to hold the sear in the jig.
