Broken/Bent Traditional Trigger

[JJ]

Howdy all -

So here goes the background. Today completely disassembled my Remington R1 for its semi-annual (??) cleaning. During the process of reassembly, my other half came out to talk to me. During the 'talk' the frame was turned down before the magazine release button was replaced. As the trigger dropped down to the ground bounced around a few times it was then stepped on the other half and really really bent. As I slowly stooped down to pick up the trigger and held it up for both of us to look at I said to her, "No worries. When we are done here will order another trigger."

As I started to look for a traditional trigger, quickly determined this was not as easy of a project as I thought. All the websites Mr. Google came up with have many many triggers to choose from. However, most of those triggers displayed seemed to fit in a 'Modern' gun and were not suited for the 'Traditional' gun. I did manage to find a couple of short and long solid triggers. However those that I could find had a hole drilled for a set screw trigger adjustment.

The latest edition of the WB Shooters Handbook has some information on what types of triggers that can be used. The following is the quote that I am centering on while attempting to order a new trigger: Short or long solid triggers are permitted. No flat or lightweight match triggers are allowed.

I believe I understand what the 'flat or lightweight match triggers" designation references.  What I don't understand is if I order a 'Short or long solid trigger' does the little hole at the bottom of the trigger somehow designate that trigger to now be an illegal trigger for a Traditional WB gun? If the set screw is removed and the little hole filled with (whatever) does it become a 'legal' traditional trigger? I suspect if i did this, no one would notice the difference. Just trying to this correctly.

Or - if someone in this WB reading community can point me to a 'Traditional' trigger to order, that would save hassles in the long run.

Thanks for reading and any help that others can provide.

Respectfully - J.J.

[Garrison Joe]

You can use solid (no lightening holes) triggers on a Traditional gun, either with or without the "Overtravel adjustment" screw.   If you get one with an overtravel screw, you can certainly adjust it to give you the overtravel length you feel comfortable with.

Harrison Design has some triggers that are solid, have an overtravel screw (but the screw hole does not show from the face of the trigger), and are pretty reasonable and very reliable.  Lots of traditional 1911s in WB carry their fixed sight sight blades - very nice.

Take a look at this page:

1911 Triggers from Harrison Custom

And you will see a short, medium and long trigger available.  (HD-101, or 102 or 103, available silver or blue finish).

good luck, GJ

[El Chapo]

You should be able to straighten the bow out.  As long as it slides freely forward and aft, it'll work.

[JJ]

Hey All

Thank you for the replies.

Mr. Chapo - She caught it good. Almost like she was stomping crickets in the garage during the summertime. No possible way to fix.

Mr. GJ - Thank you for answer. I did look at the website you referenced, previously, and noticed the set screws on the triggers you referenced were on the back without the threaded hole in the front. Plain and simple, I wasn't sure so thought it best to ask. Will order a trigger from Harrison shortly after I push the 'Submit Reply' tab.

Thank you again with your responses.

J.J.