TRIGGER JOB CLASS
WORLD SPEED SHOOT OFF 2004 

The trigger job class will be held on Tuesday, June 15.  There are two options available for those interested in the class.  The first option is to monitor the class, take notes, observe the actual process of doing a trigger job on a 1911, and asking questions.  The charge to monitor the class is $175.00.  The second option is to actually bring your single stack 1911 and do a trigger job on it.  This option requires that you purchase the parts and some special tools.  The charge for this option is $200 for the instruction and $325.01 for the tools and parts that you purchase from us.  You will also need to purchase a couple of ceramic stones from Brownells. 

The trigger job class will start at 9 AM and last most of the day.  There will be a limit of 3 students who can participate in actually doing a trigger job to their pistols.  There will be a limit of 2 students who monitor the class.   Should there be no students who wish to actually do a trigger job on their pistol, I will personally do a trigger job to demonstrate the techniques of performing a trigger job on a 1911. 

The following is a list of tools that the students who elect to do a trigger job must bring to class with them. 

4 shop towels 

1 1911 single stack pistol that is extremely clean.  I don’t really care which single stack 1911 you bring as long as it clean.  Do not bring a Para Ordnance high capacity or Para Ordnance LDA pistol.  The 1911 must have a traditional type action. 

The tools necessary to completely disassemble your 1911. 

A small high intensity flash light such as a Mini-Mag Light. 

A magnifier with a power of 5X to 10X.  These types of magnifiers are available at most hobby shops.  The handiest ones have two or three lenses that you can use separately for lower power or together for higher power.  Brownells sells a nice one on page 206, catalogue #56, part # 345-534-002.  If you are over 45 years of age you probably need to get a magnifier that fits on your head.  You will have to be able to see very small parts and differences when you are doing your trigger job.  One of the most popular brands is OPTIVISOR and is sold by Brownells on page 206, catalogue #56, part # 255-002-000.  Don't buy an Optivisor with a higher power than the one that I recommend as you will have a headache by the end of the day.  I use a 1.75X and find that to be enough.  If your magnifiers are too powerful you will tire your eyes and have trouble seeing a large enough area.  You will use your small hand held magnifier for really close inspection at higher power. 

Safety Glasses

Dial Calipers, only bring steel ones as the plastic ones are not accurate.  Digital calipers are okay but real calipers don't use batteries.

A small vise that you can clamp on the table top with a 6" C clamp.  The jaws on the vise should be 3" to 4" wide.

1 roll of 1" masking tape

Trigger pull gauge sold by Brownells on page 7, catalogue #56, part # 747-094-500

The tool kit that you purchase from Cylinder & Slide will contain:

1- 8” file
1- file handle
1- flat needle file
1- 6”x ½”x ½” fine India stone
1- Powers Type One sear jig with 1911 sear and hammer adapter that has been tuned

 The parts kit that you will purchase from Cylinder & Slide will contain: 

1- #CS212 Tactical II chamfered 5 piece trigger pull kit
1- #CS181 Long Aluminum match trigger with overtravel stop 

The total price for all of he items that you will purchase from Cylinder & Slide, Inc. is $325.01 plus the course fee of $200.00 totals $525.01.

This trigger pull kit is designed to be set up as a 4lb trigger pull.  We will use this set to do your stone work on.  If you would also like to try your hand at setting up a 2.5 to 3.5 lb trigger pull you will also need to purchase one of our CS209 Super Match 3 piece trigger pull sets.  The cost of this set is $111.28.  This set is an option so you still need to purchase the CS212 set to practice stoning on.

You will need to purchase the following ceramic stones from Brownells catalogue #56, page 214, part # 080-721-621.  This is a two stone set containing 1-6"x1/2"x1/2" extra fine ceramic stone and 1-6"x1/2"x1/2" fine ceramic stone.

  To hold your slot in the class you need to pay Cylinder & Slide $525.01 by April 15.  You may call and use your credit card, or send us a cashiers check or money order.

I promise you that you will get more information on performing and trouble shooting trigger pulls on the 1911 than you thought possible.   This is why it will take all day to complete the class. 

Thanks 

Bill Laughridge