So the 1911 i just got with the stock serrated trigger isn't working out to well.

 

Beef 1) I shot it once and got a blister on my trigger finger

 

a)Shot it a second time today and it ripped open the blister.

Beef 2) The trigger pull is so hard that it effects accuracy

 

 

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So it seems we need an aftermarket trigger

 

With much less poundage on the trigger

 

One that doesnt rip your finger apart

 

and you dont need a degree to install

 

Any ideas???

 

Thanks,

Joe Cerillo

 

Send it back to Springfield Armory if you think the trigger is out of spec with the lbs. Loaded is spec'd between 5-6 lbs. Springfield will take care of the trigger if its out of spec and usually a few other extras as well. While its there, you can have the custom shop install a long or short trigger with no overtravel screw from 10-8 performance, harrison design, berryhill custom.

 

Springfield will send you an email for a return authorization that pays shipping both ways.

 

http://www.springfield-armory.com/custom.php --> Springfield Armory Custom Shop worksheet if you want any other work done. Used it personally, I'd rate it up there with quality of gunsmithing from Wilson, etc.

My glock is 4 lbs this feels like double.... Is that normal?I never had a 1911?

My glock is 4 lbs this feels like double.... Is that normal?I never had a 1911?

 

 

My friend has the same exact gun, and his trigger is no where nears a Springfield Armory TRP. Send it in and let them play with it.

Even if they do, the trigger will still rip apart my finger . Ill have to look into some after market triggers to send with it.

 

I have a Springfield Trophy Match and it has a nice trigger. Out of my pistols, the 1911 has the best trigger. When you say "serrated" do you have lines going down the front of the trigger? You should not be getting blisters from firing it. Is this brand new and did it happen from day 1? I would call CS and send it in for repair. I've heard nothing but praise for Springfield CS.

I have a Springfield Trophy Match and it has a nice trigger. Out of my pistols, the 1911 has the best trigger. When you say "serrated" do you have lines going down the front of the trigger? You should not be getting blisters from firing it. Is this brand new and did it happen from day 1? I would call CS and send it in for repair. I've heard nothing but praise for Springfield CS.

 

lines are horizontal. has to be 6-7 lb pull. Im a good shot, and im not getting good groupings (most likely because of over pull on the trigger)

 

 

My main question at this point is would a trigger Kit fix this?

I have a SA Loaded Marine Operator and that trigger is my favorite out of all my handguns with the exception of my worked Dan Wesson revolver. I have not checked the trigger pull on it, but can tell you that is lighter then my Sig Elite.

Well here's the email I just sent springfield. I Probally won't hear from them till they re-open on Monday.

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Hey Guys,

    How are you? My name is Joe Cerillo, And i am the new owner of a 1911 Loaded model.

 

I took the weapon to the range after the first day of purchase and found the weapon to have a few quarks/problems...

 

1) very stiff to pull back the slide.(I understand there is a break-in period but after 150 rounds it is still the same tension)

 

2) The slide doesn't catch the hook when you pull it back, you have to manually set it to hold back the slide.

 

3) The trigger is very very stiff in regards to lb tension. To the point where it affects accuracy. My Glock has a 5lb trigger pull and this feels like it it double of that.

 

4) The trigger serrations actually gave me a blister on the first trip to the range, and cut my finger on the second trip

     A) in regards to the trigger, It actually "HURTS" to shoot this gun.

 

5) The slide release mechanism is so stiff that it requires 2 hands to chamber a round

 

6) The mag release button is very stiff as well, (Which is a good thing for combat but not for competition.

 

7) Failure to feed ammunition with factory & non-factory magazines.

 

Other than that the gun is beautiful, but in its current configuration it is just for show. And that's not why i bought it.

 

Thank You very much,

 

  Joe Cerillo

2 harbor Circle

Freehold, N.J

     07728

I did take the gun apart tonight for the first time, and cleaned the "****" That was in there , out of the gun. BLACK GREASE

 

Maybe that was it? There's only 1 way to find out

 

 

 

Secondly i found that i dont like the trigger because of the short pull,( besides the serrations. )I know this has an adjustable trigger. I wonder if i can add some slack to her

I have never had any trigger blister my finger - could it be that the serrations are too sharp or that you are gripping the pistol in a way that it moves?

I have never had any trigger blister my finger - could it be that the serrations are too sharp or that you are gripping the pistol in a way that it moves?

 

me neither until this. The serrations + recoil + finger = blisters

 

Sounds like a job for the round file or a trip to the overpriced gunsmith

The reply from Springfield:

 

"Get some man hands"

If you want a trigger kit to improve the over all quality and drop the weight pull, try one of these items.

Several people that I know have them and they are something special.

http://www.1911store.com/tunedtriggergroupbcg-proseries.aspx

http://shootersconnectionstore.com/Extreme-Engineering-C102.aspx (different kits available)

 

 

1) very stiff to pull back the slide.(I understand there is a break-in period but after 150 rounds it is still the same tension) - how still are we talking, if the recoil spring is too loose you will have the slide slamming back and actually destroying the frame of the gun

 

2) The slide doesn't catch the hook when you pull it back, you have to manually set it to hold back the slide. - It's not supposed to. The only way it's supposed to catch is if their is a loaded mag in the gun, otherwise it won't catch.

 

3) The trigger is very very stiff in regards to lb tension. To the point where it affects accuracy. My Glock has a 5lb trigger pull and this feels like it it double of that.

 

4) The trigger serrations actually gave me a blister on the first trip to the range, and cut my finger on the second trip

     A) in regards to the trigger, It actually "HURTS" to shoot this gun. - Are you sure your putting your finger properly on the trigger. It almost sounds like you are wrapping your finger around the trigger instead of placing the tip of your finger on the trigger.

 

5) The slide release mechanism is so stiff that it requires 2 hands to chamber a round - you are not supposed to use the slide release mechanism to chamber a round. Proper practice is to ALWAYS grab the rear part of the slide and rack it backwards and let it slide forward. Continual use of the slide release mechanism will eventually round off the release which will then affect it's holding ability. Also if you ever were to use the gun in real life, if you practice with going to the slide release and it breaks then WTF do you do. Practice what you plan to use in real life, and thats racking the slide.

 

6) The mag release button is very stiff as well, (Which is a good thing for combat but not for competition. - no comment

 

7) Failure to feed ammunition with factory & non-factory magazines. - no comment

 

Other than that the gun is beautiful, but in its current configuration it is just for show. And that's not why i bought it.

 

Thank You very much,

 

  Joe Cerillo

2 harbor Circle

Freehold, N.J

     07728

 

My replied are after your statements. Also I will say you are probably the 3rd or 4th person on this forum that has bought a springfield and has had to send it back after the first shooting. I will continue to preach, spend a few extra hundred dollars and get a gun that doesn't have to get sent back for a repair on a brand new gun. You get what you pay for.

My replied are after your statements. Also I will say you are probably the 3rd or 4th person on this forum that has bought a springfield and has had to send it back after the first shooting. I will continue to preach, spend a few extra hundred dollars and get a gun that doesn't have to get sent back for a repair on a brand new gun. You get what you pay for.

 

What?

 

I see all kinds of 1911s go back for work. Why are you bashing a new shooter that is just getting his feet wet?

 

Joe, i shot your gun last Tuesday and didn't notice any trigger issues. For what it's worth, send it in and let them play with it. Springfield makes EXCELLENT firearms and they stand by their product 100%.

springfield makes some good guns I myself own an XD so I'm not a springfield basher. I just don't think they make very good 1911's is all

springfield makes some good guns I myself own an XD so I'm not a springfield basher. I just don't think they make very good 1911's is all

 

+1

I know glenn will approve of this message. For what you spend on a springfield loaded I believe you can spend like another 300-400 and you can get a S&W 1911 Pro series which isn't even in the same category as a springfield loaded 1911.

 

I've learned to buy once, save a little longer, and get what I really want the first time around instead of having to do it over again.

There a plenty, PLENTY of Springfield 1911s and fans that will beg to differ. My best friend owns a SA TRP and that is a good a 1911 as you will find.

 

Like I said before, there are plenty of guns that have to go back to the factory for work. Sigs, Glocks, HKs, whatever.

Got the call from SA today. I printed out a shipping label and ill see her in 3 weeks.

 

Should i ask them to do any custom stuff While shes there?

Joe, good luck bro. They'll take care of whatever issues your having.

Check out my new thread guys, tell me what you think

 

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/22945-i-have-an-idea-for-a-shooting-event-in-monmouth-county/

Got the call from SA today. I printed out a shipping label and ill see her in 3 weeks.

 

Should i ask them to do any custom stuff While shes there?

 

 

I had the custom shop do a trigger job on my GI, they also added a Flat main spring housing, sites and some other stuff. They did an amazing job and emailed me or called to let me know how the gun was doing. They also paid shipping. I think Springfield has the BEST customer service and custom shop in the bizz.

I had the custom shop do a trigger job on my GI, they also added a Flat main spring housing, sites and some other stuff. They did an amazing job and emailed me or called to let me know how the gun was doing. They also paid shipping. I think Springfield has the BEST customer service and custom shop in the bizz.

 

How much $ was that?

Here is a link to the custom shop page. Click on 1911 work sheet and it will show you the prices on everything. Since you have a Loaded you have most of what I got done on my GI already. Their prices seem good and they do great work. Fast turn around time to. I had my gun back to me in less then 10 days.

 

 

http://www.springfield-armory.com/custom.php

Just got it back, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. They polished the feedramp Adjusted & softened the trigger. and smoothed down the serrations on the trigger. I cant wait to shoot it tonight. this is going to be great. Ill put videos up tonight.

Well here's the email I just sent springfield. I Probally won't hear from them till they re-open on Monday.

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-

 

Hey Guys,

    How are you? My name is Joe Cerillo, And i am the new owner of a 1911 Loaded model.

 

I took the weapon to the range after the first day of purchase and found the weapon to have a few quarks/problems...

 

1) very stiff to pull back the slide.(I understand there is a break-in period but after 150 rounds it is still the same tension)

 

2) The slide doesn't catch the hook when you pull it back, you have to manually set it to hold back the slide.

 

3) The trigger is very very stiff in regards to lb tension. To the point where it affects accuracy. My Glock has a 5lb trigger pull and this feels like it it double of that.

 

4) The trigger serrations actually gave me a blister on the first trip to the range, and cut my finger on the second trip

     A) in regards to the trigger, It actually "HURTS" to shoot this gun.

 

5) The slide release mechanism is so stiff that it requires 2 hands to chamber a round

 

6) The mag release button is very stiff as well, (Which is a good thing for combat but not for competition.

 

7) Failure to feed ammunition with factory & non-factory magazines.

 

Other than that the gun is beautiful, but in its current configuration it is just for show. And that's not why i bought it.

 

Thank You very much,

 

  Joe Cerillo

2 harbor Circle

Freehold, N.J

     07728

 

 

Just got it back, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. They polished the feedramp Adjusted & softened the trigger. and smoothed down the serrations on the trigger. I cant wait to shoot it tonight. this is going to be great. Ill put videos up tonight.

 

Did you charge THEM for doing THEIR Quality Control?

 

It's a damned shame.

 

Good luck with it.

I know glenn will approve of this message. For what you spend on a springfield loaded I believe you can spend like another 300-400 and you can get a S&W 1911 Pro series which isn't even in the same category as a springfield loaded 1911.

 

I've learned to buy once, save a little longer, and get what I really want the first time around instead of having to do it over again.

 

+ 1 1/2 I can't believe I agree with Matt