1911 SEAR STONING FIXTURE Reviews & Ratings

1911 SEAR STONING FIXTURE

The Brownells 1911 Sear Fixture is a must have in every pistol-smith’s toolbox. The hand-held tool retains the sear and positions it so you can stone the contact surfaces at the correct angles. This allows the user to produce a precise, smooth, clean-breaking trigger free from unwanted creep. Raising or lowering the fixture’s setscrew lets you change sear angle.

Brownells recommends purchase of Medium India Stone (Brownells Part Number: 657246146), Ceramic Stone (Brownells Part Number: 080721002), and a 1911 Hammer Squaring File (Brownells Part Number: 080752000) with this product.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Fixture Includes:
- 1911 Sear Fixture
- 6-32 Set Screw
- 0.020" Thick Stainless Steel Shim
- Instructions
Length: 3-1/4"
Width: 3/4" Square
Channel Depth: 0.42"

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Reviews Summary

The 1911 Sear Stoning Fixture has proven effective for many users, delivering smooth trigger pulls once mastered. However, common complaints involve vague instructions, lack of a sear pin, and difficulty in setup, making it frustrating for some. Despite the challenges, its value and results appeal to those with mechanical skill, especially at its price.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Instructions and Setup

60%

Many users express frustration with the vague and lacking instructions provided with the fixture, making it difficult to set up properly. Instructions often fail to provide the necessary detail that could ease the learning curve for new users, leading to mixed experiences especially among novices.

Effectiveness and Results

65%

Reviewers who successfully navigated the setup frequently praise the tool for its effectiveness, achieving satisfactory trigger pulls and improvements in their 1911 guns. For those who followed the instructions closely, the tool delivered results that exceeded their expectations.

Value for Money

70%

A recurring theme is the excellent value this sear jig offers, especially given its lower price compared to competitors. Many users comment that it accomplishes the job well, which makes it a worthwhile investment for both hobbyists and professionals on a budget.

Lack of Sear Pin

55%

Numerous reviewers mention the absence of a sear pin, which they believe should have been included with the tool. This omission poses a minor inconvenience, as users must source a compatible pin from their own equipment or purchase one separately.

Ease of Use

50%

While some users found the tool manageable after some practice, others deemed it difficult to use, particularly dealing with the setup and positioning of the sear. Those with mechanical abilities generally had an easier time compared to novices who struggled significantly.

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Good tool for the job.

First, you need to use the sear pin that is going to be installed in the gun. That is why there is no sear pin included. Second, If you try to hold the fixture and the .020 shim and the stone, you are working too hard. Use a vise and put just a little oil between the fixture and the shim. The hydraulics will hold it down. I got great results the first time I used this jig. If you understand how this works you will too.

easy to use

does just what it says it will do.

1911 Sear Fixture

My wife gave me this jig as a Christmas present. Thank you Honey! By carefully following the instructions I was able to virtually eliminate the creep in the trigger on my first try. I thought surely I would ruin a few sears in the process due to no experience at all. Using this jig and by following the directions I was able to successfully do a triger job right the first time. The overall feel of the trigger after stoning and polishing is smooth, light and crisp. Study the process, take your time and work patiently and you will be rewarded by excellent results.

Nice setup

This is my first jig for doing sear honing. Nice solid setup that gets me glass breaking trigger pulls. Wish the jig was relieved for easier thumb placement. That would get the 5th star.

Works quite well

Be forewarned that the jig does not come with a sear pin so you'll need to order one, or take one of your pistols and use that one. It would be nice if it came with a pin. Four stars only for the pin not being included. Overall great product, works quite well for the novice like me that watched a video and said "I can do that!". I used it on a new EGW sear and I like the results, also put a secondary angle on that sear. My trigger feels great doesn't reduce the pull weight but the trigger breaks nicely now without a long pull.

incorrect engagement angle

I set the set screw to 0.074 as instructed and used a stone on top of the shim as recommended. I read the instructions over and over and I got a negative hammer sear engagement. Am I doing something wrong? The instructions lack need details. Also this fixture is small and extremely tedious to use.