how to get a smooth crisp trigger break

[Doctor]

i just bought a desert eagle 1911. The trigger is 3.5 pounds our of the box. It is not as smooth as my high end 1911's and i was wondering how to get the trigger as good as one can get it. dont shoot competitively except silhouette rifle and we have 2 pound triggers. Should i purchase a wilson combat trigger and whatever else or have a smith rework the trigger...for three pounds or 3.5 pounds?

thanks

[P.E. Kelley]

Books on the subject (or at least chapters) have been written. Not something likely to be fully answered in a web forum.

A good gunsmith who knows 1911 will do you well.

[billm67]

If you're asking that question...the answer is a good gunsmith.

[Joe D]

I charge $50 for a 1911 trigger job IF the stock parts can be used. Our 1911s are set at 1 1/4 lb. Competition use only. Same pull weight as our Glocks. This is a must have tool http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/trigger-job-tools/stoning-fixtures/yavapai-1911-auto-sear-tool-prod928.aspx

[Pat Miles]

. This is a must have tool http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/trigger-job-tools/stoning-fixtures/yavapai-1911-auto-sear-tool-prod928.aspx

Be careful with that 'must have tool". The hammer/sear pins on the first one I ordered were not parallel and that was easily seen by the naked eye. The second was a bit better but not by much.

[Dranoel]

For the cost of the proper tools to try and do it yourself, you could have 4 trigger jobs done by a good gunsmith.

[Blue Jacket]

Trigger engagement is one thing I won't even try to home gunsmith. I get all mine done professionally.

[krazykj03]

a gunsmith would know better.

[Steve RA]

A lot can be accomplished by understanding how the sear spring functions and varying the tensions on the left side leg and the center leg.

[Joe D]

. This is a must have tool http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/general-gunsmith-tools/trigger-job-tools/stoning-fixtures/yavapai-1911-auto-sear-tool-prod928.aspx

Be careful with that 'must have tool". The hammer/sear pins on the first one I ordered were not parallel and that was easily seen by the naked eye. The second was a bit better but not by much.

First thing I checked after two disasters with Power Custom jigs.

[jetjocky]

If you know how to fully strip your gun for cleaning.(if not gunsmith). Get an Ed brown jig and a couple of stones. About 100 bucks. No gunsmith wait or shipping charges.

[Ultimo-Hombre]

If you know how to fully strip your gun for cleaning.(if not gunsmith). Get an Ed brown jig and a couple of stones. About 100 bucks. No gunsmith wait or shipping charges.

Is it really that easy? I can take my gun apart and put it back together. So you think I'm good to go on doing my own trigger jobs?

[R.Elliott]

If you want a really good, safe trigger, take it to a professional and get it done properly. It's worth the money.