1911 Short trigger recommendation


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Quoheleth
February 20, 2010, 09:36 AM
I've decided to put a little money in my Springer Loaded to get it to fit my hands better, and that means a short trigger shoe to match my small hands. Looking at Brownells, there are dozens of triggers. Wondering if anyone has any opinions of what's what - in particular, of these two:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=44389/pid=20228/sku/Short_LOP__Solid

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=51256/pid=24569/sku/Solid_Trigger__Short

Both are in the $20 bracket.

Q

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BBBBill
February 20, 2010, 10:02 AM
Choose the one with the features that you want. Both are good products. I don't know ,but strongly suspect that most of the aftermarket triggers being sold in brand packaging are actually made by Greider anyway. When you have them in hand, the similarities are too hard to ignore.

Oro
February 20, 2010, 04:10 PM
most of the aftermarket triggers being sold in brand packaging are actually made by Greider anyway

That is my suspicion, too. I'd just order the Greider one.

Honestly, my favorite short trigger is the 1911a1 style like used on WWII vintage Colt's and contract copies. They had a slightly rounded face and a knurled/checkered contact area for really even, consistent finger pressure. They are steel and slightly heavier in weight, but that's not really an impediment to an excellent trigger. Unfortuanately I don't know anyone making an authentic copy, and originals are pricey because of collector interest.

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