1911 problems

[HANDLOADER]

So I did not build my 1911 springfield A1 , I bought this like seven years ago and it had a horrible trigger so I thought why not change it to something 4-5 poundish. Look online and decided I would buy the Wilson value parts(Hammer, sear, disconnector) not stone them to keep from losing the hardness and just drop in. Well everthing is going well I just am getting hammer follow occasionally. When I gently work the slide the hammer when not following cocks back and locks. However you can pull the hammer back further and feel a distinct click of what I assume is the sear mating up with the hammer hooks. When slide is worked hard there is no click, then again the hammer will follow no matter what is done sometimes. What is causing this? Also the three leaf spring is original and the 1911 is from the late 1980's.

 

[drband]

I would check to make sure the sear spring (3-leaf spring) has been installed correctly. The ends of the three legs need to be resting on top of the sear/disconnector/safety contact points, not trapped underneath. The base of the sear spring should be firmly in the frame slot and held captive by the MSH. If not assembled carefully to keep it all in place, it can cause your issue.
Also, an old sear spring can easily be bent out of proper shape. Probably better to get a replacement to have on hand when you disassemble it all again. Good luck with it all.

 

[BBBBill]

...decided I would buy the Wilson value parts(Hammer, sear, disconnector) not stone them to keep from losing the hardness and just drop in. Well everthing is going well I just am getting hammer follow occasionally. When I gently work the slide the hammer when not following cocks back and locks. However you can pull the hammer back further and feel a distinct click of what I assume is the sear mating up with the hammer hooks. When slide is worked hard there is no click, then again the hammer will follow no matter what is done sometimes.

Value Line parts are good stuff, but as with all 1911 parts some fitting may be required. That is just the nature of the 1911 given the many different manufacturers and their varying adherence to specs. One possibility is that the hammer hooks and/or sear nose are just a tiny bit too long for the particular combination of frame and slide. Too long and the slide may not push the hammer back far enough for the sear to drop fully into the hammer hooks. Frame pin hole spacing may also play a part. Also the disconnector paddle dimensions in conjunction with the sear legs may be creating the issue. Remove the grips and grip safety to get a better view of the parts when you work the action.

 

[VinnAY]

Funny part is that nothing you bought or are trying to do has anything to with the trigger pull weight.

Be honest...how much bending did you do to the sear spring>

 

[entropy]

Replace the sear spring. Cheap, easy, simple.

 

[burrhead]

Hammer hooks are too long. The click is the sound of the hooks fully engaging the sear when you pull the hammer back . It ain't got nothing to do with the sear spring. Get thee to a gunsmith.