CYLINDER & SLIDE INC.

245 EAST 4^TH STREET

FREMONT, NE 68025

 

Trident

A Complete 1911

The Trident 1911 pistol was developed by Bill Laughridge and a career Operator.  The need for a pistol that will function under all types of field conditions was realized after the Operator saw all of the various makes of tactical pistols “choke” in real world situations and conditions. Bill’s 30+ years experience in building the 1911 pistol and the 20+ years of real world tactical experience of a career Operator resulted in the development and production of the Trident 1911 Pistol.  

The Trident is completely hand fitted and has only the essential, battle tested features needed on the 1911 platform to provide a totally reliable close quarter’s combat weapon. You will not find many of the “Must Have” features found on tactical 1911 pistols designed for urban street use. We have found that many of these “Must Have” features detract from the reliability and ergonomics needed in a 1911 pistol that is designed to function flawlessly in the world’s most hostile environments.

 The Trident has been coated with the Fail Zero finish that allows the pistol to operate without lubrication.  The absence of lubricant keeps the pistol from attracting “moon dust” and seizing up in desert operations.  The Fail Zero finish also provides unequalled rust protection and allows the pistol to function reliably during extended fresh or salt water operations. This finish does not allow carbon residue to stick to the surface so cleaning the pistol is quick and easy in a field environment.

For those who do not need the added protection of the Fail Zero finish the Trident is available with the traditional parkerized finish with a corresponding reduction in price.  The parkerized pistol does require proper lubrication.

The Trident is test fired at 15 yards after the initial build for function and zeroing of the sights.  The front sight is sent out for the tritium insert with white ring and the pistol is sent to Fail Zero for the finish or parkerized in house.  After the pistol has had the finish applied, refitted as needed, and the front sight is re-installed the pistol is test fired a second time for a final function check and to recheck the zero of the sights.  Both 7 round magazines are fully loaded and fired twice during both test firings.  The minimum number of rounds fired during both test firings is 56 rounds. A further 200 rounds must be fired by the purchaser to completely break in the pistol.

 

Trident Build Features

Springfield 1911A1 45 ACP Pistol

We have found that the Springfield 1911A1 45 ACP Parkerized pistol is the finest basic 1911 pistol platform on the market.  We use this pistol as our platform to build on because of the quality and to keep the final costs down.

Slide

Complete internal deburring, polishing and radiusing of critical working surfaces, front cocking serrations for safe press check, checked for proper heat treatment

Barrel,             Springfield 1911A1 45 ACP

This barrel has proven to provide 1.5”-1.75” accuracy at 25 yards when fitted with a proper bushing and link, properly throated, 11 degree crown, checked for proper heat treatment

Bushing

The barrel bushing is fitted finger tight to the slide for a no tool take down and given enough clearance to the barrel to provide the accuracy without sacrificing reliability, checked for proper heat treatment

Sights

Heinie “Ledge” rear sight with cocking ledge, Cylinder& Slide Strong Sight dovetail front sight with supported blade pinned to slide.  The C&S Strong Sight front sight with supported blade greatly reduces the possibility of the front sight blade breaking off during building clearing.  Trijcon tritium insert with white ring installed in the front sight for night operations.

Extractor

C&S cnc machined extractor properly heat treated, radiused, and tensioned, checked for proper heat treatment

Ejection Port

            Lowered, beveled, bullet nose relief for safe ejection of live cartridges during clearing.

Recoil Spring System

Standard GI recoil spring guide, C&S GI style recoil spring plug with retaining tab, and Wolff 18 lb. recoil spring.   This system allows takedown without tools in the field.

Frame

Complete internal deburring, polishing and radiusing of critical working surfaces, machine stippled front strap for best grip, barrel feed ramp highly polished, checked for proper heat treatment

 

Magazine Well

            Beveled for speed reloading

Grip Safety

            S&A beavertail with palm swell

Ejector

            C&S Extended Ejector tuned to optimize ejection of the empty case

Plunger Tube

            Checked for alignment and double staked for retention

Grip Screw Bushings

            Checked for tightness and staked for retention

Slide Stop

C&S Forged and cnc machined to special shape for gloved use, fitted for proper function, checked for proper heat treatment

Magazine Catch

Checked for function, Wolff extra power magazine catch spring installed, checked for proper heat treatment

Mainspring Housing

            Flat with integral lanyard retainer, machine stippled for best grip

Trigger

C&S medium length alloy shoe with ss bow, internal fixed over travel stop, fitted to reduce vertical play

  

Fire Control

C&S 24/7/365 cnc machined hammer, sear, disconnector, checked for proper heat treatment, trigger pull set at 4.5-5 lb. , 23 lb Wolff hammer spring, Wolff standard sear spring

Grips

            C&S Green/Black G10 with Rhino Hide texture, stock slotted grip screws

 

Magazines, 2ea.

            C&S Extreme Duty 7 round with flat follower and Pachmayr bumper pad

Exterior edges and corners

            Medium carry bevel of all external edges and corners

Finish

            Fail Zero Nickel Boron or Grey/Black Parkerize