New Trigger Finished, Range Ready

[funflyer]

One of these shapes is going to be the winner if I end up having to make my own trigger. The angles at which they sit in the guard may have to be tweaked slightly and an over-travel screw added so keep that in mind. Also, I think I'll add some shallow serrations to match the ones on the frame and slide. Suggestions, improvements, feedback? feel free to comment.

[R51Fan2017]

I wouldn't do anything real aggressive with the serrations on the trigger. Just curious if it would be possible to do this in aluminum? Since the frame is aluminum, why not a trigger in aluminum? You have already got me drooling on the keyboard!

[funflyer]

I wouldn't do anything real aggressive with the serrations on the trigger. Just curious if it would be possible to do this in aluminum? Since the frame is aluminum, why not a trigger in aluminum? You have already got me drooling on the keyboard!

Yep, definitely aluminum.  Serrations would be very shallow if I add them. I was even thinking about a contrasting color to anodize it, maybe Big Green?

[R51Fan2017]

Yep, definitely aluminum.  Serrations would be very shallow if I add them. I was even thinking about a contrasting color to anodize it, maybe Big Green?

Big Green on a black gun?? I don't know about that. Maybe zombie green!

[springfield art]

Since the R51 grip panels are easily replaceable, I painted mine bright orange, with a carefully placed "green" in the big 'R' letter, then sealed it all with clear gloss enamel. It looks great (to me, anyway!), and I can always replace the grips if I want. It would seem there's a new color trend in handguns? The gray I see coming out on some pistols...Yes, the R51 trigger shape is a little 'off' somehow as my finger enters the trigger guard, but the let-off and function of the trigger action itself is fine. I like the gun!

[Chokejug]

When I had the SIG 938, I picked up an aftermarket titainum trigger for it.  Slightly oxidised if not anodised surface.  So varying hues of color.

Looked quite handsome!

But that gun was not for me!
The safety was always and forever going from safe to fire for no known reason.  I even removed the off side dual lever, with no real improvement.

Plus, I couldnt hit squat with the first mag full of ammo.  Once I emptied that first mag and settled down to shoot, and concentrated very, very hard, it was quite accurate.

But that "getting used to it", had to happen all over again the next time I shot it.
Certainly not a good self defence pistol for me.

Not a trace of such, with other guns, and certainly not the R51!

[peach2k]

One of these shapes is going to be the winner if I end up having to make my own trigger. The angles at which they sit in the guard may have to be tweaked slightly and an over-travel screw added so keep that in mind. Also, I think I'll add some shallow serrations to match the ones on the frame and slide. Suggestions, improvements, feedback? feel free to comment.

I for one would be happy if you could get some of the lateral movement out the trigger. I've gotten use to it.. but I still don't like it. As far as the design..I like a relatively deep curve... as long as the trigger doesn't have "holes" in it, I'm good  ...Arlis

[funflyer]

Got a few parts in the mail today. Trigger job might begin sooner than I thought.

[1911SHOOTER]

Yep, definitely aluminum.  Serrations would be very shallow if I add them. I was even thinking about a contrasting color to anodize it, maybe Big Green?

Big Green on a black gun?? I don't know about that. Maybe zombie green!

AWWW! Puke!!!

[1911SHOOTER]

One of these shapes is going to be the winner if I end up having to make my own trigger. The angles at which they sit in the guard may have to be tweaked slightly and an over-travel screw added so keep that in mind. Also, I think I'll add some shallow serrations to match the ones on the frame and slide. Suggestions, improvements, feedback? feel free to comment.

FunFlyer,
I like number 4!
Forget the striations!  And the over travel screw, not enough room.
Do you have the equipment to do this???   I hope so.
Blackie

[funflyer]

I own just enough equipment to be dangerous . I have a small mill and lathe but they're manual so every operation takes time to set up. The new trigger could take 8 to 10 hours of machining on my mill. Before I moved, I used to make parts, mostly for small engines, on a friends mill. His had 3 axis digital readout (not CNC) so with just a bit of math I could do in 10 minutes what takes an hour to do on mine. It'll get done but will take some time.

[springfield art]

If someone markets a popularly priced replacement trigger, they'd be in good shape! I think many owners would want one...

[SCurmudgeon]

If someone markets a popularly priced replacement trigger, they'd be in good shape! I think many owners would want one...

I'm asking, because I don't know, but I'm guessing there is some substantial liability to be concerned about in selling after market parts for handguns - especially safety-critical triggers.  Wouldn't this be the case?

[funflyer]

I'm asking, because I don't know, but I'm guessing there is some substantial liability to be concerned about in selling after market parts for handguns - especially safety-critical triggers.  Wouldn't this be the case?

Unfortunately in today's world you could sell someone a set of grips and somehow be liable for them shooting an intruder in self defense. We only have Lawyers and weak people to thank for that. However, I'm sure any manufacturer of gun parts would have plenty of liability insurance, they'd be crazy not to. Now, just to be perfectly clear, any work I do and show on the net is strictly for myself and my personal firearms. I have too much to lose to ever put myself in a situation of liability by making a gun part for anyone, ever!.

[1911SHOOTER]

FunFlyer,
As far as liability goes, you are probably right.   It is a shame that the
Lawyers and Media run the country nowadays.
I agree with you.
Blackie