Videos tagged with 1911 Trigger

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This video explains how to adjust the trigger weight on a 1911 pistol. The primary method involves tuning the mainspring, which is responsible for the trigger's resistance. It's also possible to purchase pre-tuned springs. The speaker notes that while increasing trigger weight is possible, it's less common given the 1911's 'cocked and locked' carry method.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various handgun trigger types, explaining their mechanics and user experience. It covers single-action revolvers, double-action revolvers, the 1911's single-action trigger, double-action/single-action (DA/SA) hammer-fired pistols, striker-fired systems like Glock, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights differences in pull weight, travel, and safety mechanisms, emphasizing personal preference in trigger selection.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of various firearm trigger types, explaining their mechanics and common characteristics. It covers single-action, double-action, double-action/single-action (DA/SA), and striker-fired triggers, using examples like revolvers, 1911s, Glocks, and newer designs like the Daniel Defense H9. The discussion highlights the subjective nature of trigger preference and introduces concepts like trigger creep and safeties.

This video provides an early look at the unreleased VKTR 1911, a double-stack pistol developed by Vector Industries over two years. The presenter highlights the anticipated superior 1911 trigger and demonstrates live fire, noting the pistol's rapid firing capability and manageable recoil. A key manufacturing detail is that the pistol is machined entirely in-house, with only sights and magazines sourced externally. The VKTR 1911 is slated for a near-future release.

This review highlights the Beretta M9A4's single-action trigger, asserting it rivals or surpasses most production 1911 and 2011 triggers in smoothness, repeatable break, and reset. The instructor notes an initial adjustment period for trigger reach, leading to minor accuracy shifts, but emphasizes that this was overcome within the first thousand rounds of a 6,000-round test.

This video provides a detailed comparison of the Beretta M9A4 trigger against typical Glock triggers, highlighting the M9A4's smoother and more consistent pull. The instructor notes that stock Glock triggers often have a 'rusty gate' feel, while the M9A4 offers a consistent break point. The M9A4's double-action pull is described as comparable in feel to a 1911's trigger.

This comprehensive 6,000-round review of the Beretta M9A4 challenges common misconceptions about the platform. The instructor highlights its surprisingly flat shooting characteristics due to its weight distribution, superior trigger compared to stock Glocks, and potential for customization. He argues that despite its price, the M9A4 offers significant value and performance, rivaling or surpassing many popular 1911s and Glocks in its stock configuration.

The speaker, who views firearms primarily as tools and avoids excessive collection, discusses their long-standing interest in the Hudson H9 and its successor, the Daniel Defense H9. They highlight the H9's innovative design, which combines a 1911 grip with a double-stack 9mm configuration and a low recoil spring placement for reduced muzzle flip and improved target acquisition. The speaker expresses a strong desire to acquire the Daniel Defense H9, citing the company's reputation for quality and reliability.

This YouTube video focuses on aftermarket triggers for firearms, emphasizing reliability and trustworthiness for life-or-death situations. The title suggests a review or comparison of various trigger models, highlighting their suitability for critical applications. The content likely delves into the performance, installation, and potential benefits of these aftermarket upgrades across different firearm platforms.

This review compares the Johnny Glocks 4311 trigger to the Johnny Glocks Combat trigger, highlighting their distinct pull profiles. The 4311 aims to mimic a 1911/2011 trigger with more take-up for safety and a crisp break, while the Combat trigger offers a smoother, more traditional Glock-like rolling break with less take-up. Both are considered top-tier upgrades for Slimline Glocks, with the choice depending on shooter preference.

This video explains the physics behind flat face versus curved handgun triggers. For most hinged triggers, a flat face allows for a higher radius, reducing the force required for a lighter perceived pull. Curved triggers naturally position the finger closer to the pivot, increasing force. The 1911's non-hinged trigger is noted as an exception.