DVC502 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Now I know EGW makes top notch parts so that is not the question just wondering with upgrading everything in my 40 cal STI Trojan is really going to be any better then a good trigger job with the stock parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Your new trigger job will last much longer with the EGW parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 42 minutes ago, Shadyscott999 said: Your new trigger job will last much longer with the EGW parts. I've never been able to get a nice smooth trigger job to last with STI parts. EGW parts have lasted 10's of thousands of rounds without problems Well worth the investment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I’ve done and had done for me numerous trigger jobs using Stock STI parts, EGW, and Extreme Engineering components. All have held without following and are set around 1.75-2.25#. When I’m dry-firing, the aftermarket parts feel a little crisper and nicer...when the timer goes off...there’s no difference in times or hits...for me. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 If you are replacing parts in your Trojan, why would you consider reusing MIM parts? EGW makes great stuff. So do others. Just make sure that anything you put in that pistol was machined from billet or bar stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBulletBeaker Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Yes it will be better if fit correctly. Edited February 11, 2018 by BlueBulletBeaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird_Dog0347 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I haven't used the EGW kit but I have used the SVI ignition kit and the trigger was outstanding as a drop in, felt like a factory Infinity trigger with minimal fitting. The only issue was the safety had to be fitted to it, otherwise it was drop in and excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffz Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I have used the EGW ignition kits on a number of my 1911. They are AAAA++++. The last was the upgrading a factory specification 1911. My pistol-smith said it dropped in. It gives one great trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrondoShooter Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Believe you me, EGW is worth it. Haven't check back in since a few days ago, but they are out right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 The EGW kit is not a set of matched components. They just take the required parts out of the respective parts bins and throw them together in a bag. Buy from Shooter's Connection, or anyone else who has the parts in stock if EGW is out. You get the exact same quality no matter where you buy. BTW, that should tell you how really good EGW parts are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 STI parts are out of a bin as well. The tolerances on EGW parts are much, much better . You get what you pay for !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderman81 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I built a Caspian double stack last year with EGW internals and did ZERO tuning. Just dropped them in. It breaks cleanly at 3-3.25lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo0 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 just bought one for 116.48 shipped from midwayusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 EGW quality is outstanding. IMO, the other top notch kit now is Harrison. Can't go wrong either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, Yeti said: EGW quality is outstanding. IMO, the other top notch kit now is Harrison. Can't go wrong either way. Agreed, I’ve got both EGW has a race gun vibe Harrison has a classic, belongs on a fine 1911 look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathen Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Is the EGW kit something a gunsmith needs to install or someone who is good with their hands capable of pulling off the switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo0 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 17 minutes ago, Wrathen said: Is the EGW kit something a gunsmith needs to install or someone who is good with their hands capable of pulling off the switch? to install it is just drop in. the hardest part is tuning the sear spring to get the pull weight to what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrathen Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Just now, Fo0 said: to install it is just drop in. the hardest part is tuning the sear spring to get the pull weight to what you want Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWprotected Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nothing for 1911/2011 is really drop in. I have always found some fitting needed. Usually the hammer and sear engagement is not even. This is why most its worth letting a smith install it if you are not familiar with doing trigger work. Also the disconnector is very likely to need some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo0 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, SWprotected said: Nothing for 1911/2011 is really drop in. I have always found some fitting needed. Usually the hammer and sear engagement is not even. This is why most its worth letting a smith install it if you are not familiar with doing trigger work. Also the disconnector is very likely to need some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fo0 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 15 hours ago, Wrathen said: Is the EGW kit something a gunsmith needs to install or someone who is good with their hands capable of pulling off the switch? the thumb safety will need fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWprotected Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Fo0, The C&S kit is very nice. But I still dont believe in drop in parts. I have seen to many instances of sear and hammer not engaging evenly. The parts can be mated perfectly to each other there is no way to guarantee they will work in your frame. Brazos also sells a great kit. Edited March 17, 2018 by SWprotected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinMS Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 2 hours ago, SWprotected said: Fo0, The C&S kit is very nice. But I still dont believe in drop in parts. I have seen to many instances of sear and hammer not engaging evenly. The parts can be mated perfectly to each other there is no way to guarantee they will work in your frame. Brazos also sells a great kit. I concur. A proper, safe, and long lasting trigger job requires proper fitting to prevent hammer follow or even excessive contact between the sear and hammer hooks. Get s yvapari sear tool from brownells and you can pin the trigger and sear together and even measure the angles with its built in microscope and ruler. For under 200 bucks it's cheap assurance or just pay a smith to do it for you. No good just throwing parts at something no matter who makes them. Every frame is not exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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