1911 TRIGGER Reviews & Ratings

1911 TRIGGER

Precision-machined, curved shoe with a finely serrated surface provides good feel and trigger control. Shoe height is slightly oversized for precise fitting. Stainless steel bow gives smooth, no-flex trigger movement. Overtravel stop screw prevents creep.

Available with Solid shoe in short length or Drilled, 3-Hole shoe provides an even lighter trigger pull; long length only.

SPECS:

Aluminum, silver anodized shoe; polished stainless steel bow.
Shoe – 1/4" (6.3mm) wide, 15/16" (23.8mm) high.
Overall length measured from center of shoe to end of bow.
Short – 2.05" (5.2cm) OAL.
Long – 2.24" (5.7cm) OAL.
Gunsmith fitting required.

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Reviews Summary

The Ed Brown 1911 trigger garners mixed reviews, praised for its quality and smooth operation but often criticized for the need for extensive fitting and occasional manufacturing defects. While some find it an excellent upgrade, others experienced issues with fit and craftsmanship, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction. Overall, it heads toward a match-grade product with a few caveats to consider.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Fit and Adjustability

65%

A significant theme among reviewers is the need for fitting and adjustments to install the Ed Brown trigger properly. Many noted that while some fitting is expected with match-grade parts, several reviewers expressed frustration with excessive work required to get the trigger fitting correctly. This resonates with approximately 65% of reviewers.

Quality and Craftsmanship

40%

Opinions on the trigger's overall quality vary notably. While some reviewers lauded its construction and performance, others reported issues such as poor machining and misalignment. This dissatisfaction with craftsmanship is noted in about 40% of the reviews, suggesting inconsistency in quality.

Installation Ease

35%

Several users mentioned that installation could be straightforward, provided one is mechanically inclined and willing to do minor filing. This aspect is deemed a positive feature by approximately 35% of reviewers, reflecting a balance between ease of use and the required knowledge for fitting.

Performance

50%

Once fitted correctly, many reviewers praised the trigger for enhancing pull quality and overall firearm performance, being crisp and smooth during operation. This positive reception for performance can be attributed to around 50% of users after successful installation.

Value for Money

30%

Despite mixed reviews on fit and quality, several customers feel the Ed Brown trigger is a good value, especially when compared to similar products. Many recognized satisfactory performance relative to the price paid. This sentiment is expressed by roughly 30% of reviewers.

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Less than impressed

I've been a toolmaker for over 30 years and feel this Ed Brown component doesn't show craftmanship in the least. I don't mind fitting something a bit but this was just cheaply made. I took it out of the package and installed it and it was rubbing really bad. I took it out and notice the trigger was bent to one side of the bow and the bow itself was out of shape. The aluminum trigger had deep tool marks on it so I decided to polish it and had to start with a file it was so bad. One side was bulged out where the over travel screw was tapped. All edges were sharp so I had to stone them too. It looked like these were machined and thrown into a tumbler for deburring. After install I went to adjust for over travel and the screw was super loose with no nylon lock or Locktite. Never would have stayed tight while shooting. I bought this for a less expensive project gun that I bought to get more familiar with the 1911 platform before I do my own full build. I'm glad I did because that gun won't have any EB parts on it.

looks and works good, took to much work

First off, i am an army trained armorer who has been shooting and building 1911 for 15 years...this went in a new 80s series colt 1911, blued that was pretty much stock... The trigger looked great and seemed well built, but after closer inspection the arms of the trigger yolk were slightly canted so the trigger was not vertical and rubbed horribly...i spend probably a total of 12 hours fighting with and fitting this trigger and was very disappointed that it came so malformed from the factory...this is my first ed brown trigger and am used to wilsons so i guess i was expecting too much and tried to save a couple of bucks...the time spent in fitting was not worth the savings...do not buy unless you have extensive experience fitting triggers, a good file, stones, polishing compound and lots of patience...bottom line, after hours of fitting and cursing i got it in and it works great, but not worth the time and trouble when wilson works so much better...go with the wilson unless you just want the building experience