How much for a "trigger job"? Marylanders?

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The trigger pull on my Springfield Milspec 1911 is not as smooth as I would like so I was thinking of getting a gunsmith to help fix it up for me. Two different places quoted me totally different prices so I am not sure at all how much I should pay.
For those familiar with the Glen Burnie area, Bart's said "about $60 for a trigger job" and Scott's said "You are looking at between $100 to $120 for a trigger job or close to $200 if you want to do more to it". Has anyone had this done? How much should I be looking to spend? Help please!
 
Well I'll list the ones I normally visit and I'll let you decide if they're good or not.

Bart's Sports World - at the triangle of Rt 3 and Rt 2 across from the Glen Burnie mall (Not Marley Station).

A&D Pawn - on Rt 3 between B&A Blvd and a Honda dealership ( I think it's a Honda dealership), It has a big old red tractor out in front.

Arundel Firearms and Pawn - On B&A Blvd.

Scott's Gunsmithing - Off Rt 3 on Thelma Ave.

On Target - On the corner of 175 and 713. Note: Also an indoor range. Ok so this one really isn't Glen Burnie.

Select Fire - Off of Rt 2 near the Glen Burnie mall. There's a BP on the corner of the street that you need to turn down to get to it. Note: This one is also an indoor range.

Ok well that's my list of the local ones I know of, some I consider good, others I don't. I'll leave it up to you since some of the ones I like others here don't.
 
To get back on subject …

The trigger mechanism of a “Springer†.45 pistol is pretty simple and straightforward. But a trigger pull job may involve working on the parts in the gun, or replacing some. Obviously replacing parts increases the cost. As a rule of thumb the lighter the pull the more expensive the job may cost because more parts, springs, etc. have to be modified.

Unless the pistol is used exclusively for shooting at a target range it is not advisable to reduce the trigger pull below 4 ½ pounds, and 5 pounds is much better.

Before having any work done be sure the gunsmith you’ve picked is experienced and capable doing .45 pistol work, and that he/she has the special tools, jigs and fixtures that are required to get a pull that’s not only crisp and (relatively) light, but also safe. If there are shooting clubs or shooting ranges in the area seek recommendations. Last but not least, if you don’t find your “right†‘smith in the area send the gun to one that has an unquestioned professional reputation.
 
I also live in MD, and my idea of a trigger job on a 1911 is to look in Brownell's and pick a pair of matching parts: hammer and sear. If you can take apart your 1911, then it is a simple matter to replace the hammer and sear with prepped parts. I use McCormick parts, but their are several others available. They go in easily and require very little technical sophistication.
 
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