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Post by ruber on Dec 5, 2017 14:44:53 GMT -5
I’m trying to narrow in on one 9 and one 45 that I take to the local range for recreation and casual practice. Cheap, durable shooters.
One of my .45’s is this series 80 Colt, which fits nicely, has good balance, and is a great shooter (it is currently wearing wood Colt grips)..
The trigger is a bit rough, and over 6 lbs, but being a Ser 80 gun, I’ve never done anything with it.
Have any of you had good luck cleaning up the factory parts on these to get a good trigger pull?
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Post by CXM on Dec 5, 2017 15:20:11 GMT -5
The series 80s can be made more shootable but if you don't do the work yourself it can be a bit pricey...
The drop safety makes the series 80 more difficult to clean up than earlier models,.. the 80 of course was designed by lawyers not shooters...
Back when a 1991A1 series 80 cost $349.00 it was worth doing... now not so much.
FWIW
CHuck
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Post by ruber on Dec 5, 2017 16:10:26 GMT -5
Yep, I missed the $350 boat, but still $400-ish when I got it.
Don’t want to sink money into it, that would defeat the purpose. Might just try going piece by piece and seeing what differences I can make each step.
The trigger pull is a bit stiff and rough at first, then smooths. Think I might start with the fps parts and get those smooth.
Thanks!
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Post by CXM on Dec 5, 2017 17:03:56 GMT -5
You might try some of the Cylinder and Slide 'drop in' trigger/hammer kits... I don't know if they will work in a series 80 but you can always call C&S and ask them if they will work... The C&S kits work pretty well... if you can use them you will probably like the improvement. V/r Chuck Yep, I missed the $350 boat, but still $400-ish when I got it. Don’t want to sink money into it, that would defeat the purpose. Might just try going piece by piece and seeing what differences I can make each step. The trigger pull is a bit stiff and rough at first, then smooths. Think I might start with the fps parts and get those smooth. Thanks! |
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Post by ruber on Dec 5, 2017 18:09:10 GMT -5
I was looking at C&S. They have a set of hardened and polished fps parts as well that looked pretty good.
Thanks,
Chris
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Post by craig on Dec 6, 2017 10:16:19 GMT -5
I think there are some informative, changing series 80 to series 70 specs, Videos on You tube. I wouldn't hesitate to try it, because I have been routinely successful working on my own stuff. I did intentionally purchase new series 70 1911's though, with this in mind. Trading yours in, is also an option - especially where lifetime warrantees are offered.
My present keepers are: Ruger SR1911, & RIA Compact Officers Model.
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Post by ruber on Dec 6, 2017 12:46:56 GMT -5
Yep, I’ve been going through the youtube videos. it’s me wanting my cake and eating it too...
I have other 1911’s, series 70 and the S&W Swartz type.
This 1991A1 happens to have a good feel and was cheap, cheaper than my RIA. If a coworker dropped it at the range, I wouldn’t be heartbroken at all.
Also, if I sit at a bench with a rest, at 50 yards, this Colt consistently puts out the tightest groups of any of my 45’s.
So if I can get the trigger manageable with little to no cash, I’d be thrilled.
So far, I’ve pulled the slide apart and polished the plunger and the hole it goes in. Also went over the other parts knocking down rough spots. Then put it all back in, so it’s all in stock configuration.
That alone knocked the pull weight down by a full pound. Also, I can now feel a litter better what else I have going on. The pull is a bit gritty, inconsistent, and I have a little bit of hammer movement as I pull slowly, so narrowing in on other trouble spots.
Thanks!
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