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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Considered a competent gunsmith now

Follow the directions on Ed browns website and go slow. I Used a file and an Arkansas stone with a good set of dial calibers to check deminsions against the original shoe, everything feels great, not a five review because I haven't shot it yet due to Corona virus quarantine

Excellent trigger, if it needs fitting

I purchased this trigger first for my SAM Elite 1911. It required top and bottom filing to get it fitted in the frame, but once fitted, it works perfect. I bought another one for a RIA Compact 1911A1, and it's too small for slop free fitment. It drops in the RIA and is lighter than stock, but expect about the same play in the trigger as stock. These also don't have forward takeup tabs, so if you don't require that and don't mind some take up in your trigger, you'll be fine.

No such thing as 'standard' w/1911s!

Although the quality and craftsmanship of this trigger is stellar, keep in mind that there is no such thing as "standard" when it comes to 1911 parts. In particular, this trigger does not function correctly in a Para-Ordnance single-stack frame. After hours of fitting/prepping this trigger, I reassembled the pistol only to discover that the pistol didn't function properly. Further inspection with the help of a calipers revealed that the bow is roughly .065" longer than the original part. So unless you're willing to refit all your other parts to this trigger, or you have the ability to swap the bows, look elsewhere if you own a Para. As for everyone else, as I already stated the quality of this part is top-notch, and it looked pretty darn good in the assembled pistol before my bubble burst. This trigger is, IMO, an excellent value, too. My wife, who is the person for whom I was installing this trigger, would have really liked it. My only advice is to measure and compare everything before taking that first file stroke, in the event you need to return the part for a refund.

Great deal on a great trigger

I am not a certified armorer, just mechanioally inclined. I had this baby in and functioning in 50 minutes. Yes, it does require filing, sanding, and polishing, but that's how the 1911 trigger replacement goes. I.B.