DISCLAIMER: I am in no way encouraging or advising anyone viewing this video to attempt to modify their firearms. I am NOT a professional gunsmith! If you are not 100% confident in your ability to modify firearm components AND well experienced, DO NOT even attempt it! Always seek a professional gunsmith if there is any doubt!
Showing my process for a complete trigger job on a 1911 style pistol.
My other 1911/2011 videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvg9KKCMrd1OpsHh9hIA8DUoxpuzkbbgF
Other great videos on 1911 trigger work that have helped me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OARYyFlbI3Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r1oum7qfdw&t=95s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc3pqR-MVk4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCdERs5aJhU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf1XMWbe5eo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86YNQBbbnac&t=148s
00:00 Intro
01:36 Profiling and polishing hammer strut and main spring components
02:41 Sear spring clean up
02:52 Cleaning up disconnector, sear, hammer, pins
04:25 Disconnector and sear polishing
04:38 Trigger installation
05:47 Trigger bow clean up and polishing
06:23 Desired sear, hammer hook geometry
07:44 Hammer hook cutting and polishing
08:20 Sear primary angle
08:59 Sear secondary angle
09:45 Checking sear and hammer hook engagement
10:19 Adjusting sear spring
10:50 Trigger pre-travel and over-travel adjustment
11:15 Safety and function check
11:35 Conclusion