Hi, new member here (long time lurker). I have a Kimber 1911 and wanted to replace the stock trigger with a Cylinder & Slide aluminum short trigger (http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=717974&t=11082005). It is a "semi-fit" and I was confused with the fitting process. From what I've read, I thought the fitting involved was on the top/bottom of the trigger (to make it go into the trigger slot properly without binding). It actually dropped right in. However, after reassembling everything, the trigger will not release the hammer. I noticed that the back of the trigger (opposite where your finger touches it) hits the mag catch rather quickly and doesn't go back enough to disengage the sear for the hammer to fall down.
My question is, should I file down the back of the trigger? It seems like the most logical thing to do, but I just wanted to make sure that it was indeed required and I didn't get a defective part or something. It just looks like there's a lot of filing involved.
My question is, should I file down the back of the trigger? It seems like the most logical thing to do, but I just wanted to make sure that it was indeed required and I didn't get a defective part or something. It just looks like there's a lot of filing involved.