Does this exist (1911-related)

[eastwood44mag]

I had the chance to shoot a Kimber Custom a while back, and I couldn't believe just how accurate it was. The downside is I still dislike the trigger.

I'm used to revolver shooting, and the non-straight-pull-from-center trigger, for lack of a better description. Most of my pistols are the same way--pivot at the top, even if ever so slightly.

So, does anyone make a pistol with the balance and characteristics of a 1911 without a 1911 trigger?

Thanks.

 

[daysleeprx]

Para Ordinance LDA trigger?

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Agreed, the Para-Ordnance LDA is the only one I can think of that has the appearance, dimensions and balance of the 1911, excluding oddities like the Seecamp DA conversion or the Colt Double Eagle. The SIG P220 SAO is a cocked and locked single action .45, but that is about the only similarity to a 1911. Its trigger does pivot, though.

 

[Inner Monkey]

As already stated the Para triggers are more like what you are accustomed to.

 

[Shear_stress]

So, does anyone make a pistol with the balance and characteristics of a 1911 without a 1911 trigger?

Absolutely--innumerable Stars and Ballester Molinas. Apart from closely resembling a 1911, I'm not sure if most of these match the other "characteristics" of a 1911. They're good guns but were designed as service pieces and probably won't come close to the accuracy of a Kimber.

 

[shooter1]

A great deal of the "shootability" of the 1911 is the straight back trigger pull.
Once you get used to it, you'll be spoiled on other trigger systems.
str1

 

[Tom Fury]

Not exactly, but for the "revolver-like" trigger, have you considered S&W 4506, 4566, or 4516 (and variants)? Not a 1911, but a solid .45 with a trigger feel more like what you're used to in S&W wheelguns. I believe S&W did this on purpose to appeal to PD's used to wheelguns. I have owned several, and they have all been absolutely reliable and solid performers. Granted the mechanism is not as drop dead simple as a 1911, but they grow on you. Other options might be SiG 220, Baby Desert Eagle, or the Paras. I think shooter 1 is right about shootability of 1911 trigger; I've tried everything else, am really happy with the Smith, but there are more 1911's in the stash for this reason.
Cheers, TF