Too much pre travel in your 1911 trigger.

[greg vess]

This trigger can be adjusted to limits the amount the trigger extends into the trigger guard. I have used this part on many 1911 to eliminates take up befor it hits the wall so to speak. Right behind the aluminum trigger is two ears that bend outward and limit how deep the trigger extends in the trigger guard essentially taking all that take up out of the trigger. It takes a few test fits before it is right but you may get lucky in the first try. You can't bend them to far outward because the strap does hit the disconnector but that is what the test fits are for. If done right there will be no movement in your trigger and will be right near the point of break. It's an easy install if you know your 1911. If you are not happy with all that play in your 1911 trigger look at installing or having one installed into your 1911 and transform the feel of your trigger.
The little ears I speak of are the little tabs that bend out and are right behind the trigger itself. You can see them clearly in the pic below.

 

[Braxton1]

Before everyone and their brother started making those triggers, we used to cut two vertical slits in the trigger bow right where you're talking about and bend the newly-made tab forward to reduce pre-travel. That even worked on OEM triggers, plus the Videcki and Wilson triggers of the day.

Caveat: Don't take too much pre-travel out. If you do, the Disconnector won't have room to travel back up under the sear legs. This is especially true when running a light Sear Spring. The problem gets worse as the gun gets dirty.

 

[greg vess]

Before everyone and their brother started making those triggers, we used to cut two vertical slits in the trigger bow right where you're talking about and bend the newly-made tab forward to reduce pre-travel. That even worked on OEM triggers, plus the Videcki and Wilson triggers of the day.

Caveat: Don't take too much pre-travel out. If you do, the Disconnector won't have room to travel back up under the sear legs. This is especially true when running a light Sear Spring. The problem gets worse as the gun gets dirty.

Yeah I mentioned the strap hitting the disconnector so testing function is crucial. They sure do work well for taking out slop. Everytime I get another 1911 it's one of the first purchases I make.

 

[odleon]

I like the way red dirt does their pre travel adjustment. Drill and tap the bow. I use 2.5mm grub screws.

 

[greg vess]

I like the way red dirt does their pre travel adjustment. Drill and tap the bow. I use 2.5mm grub screws.

Oh cool I'll have to try one of those next time. I like the design of the trigger as well. Thanks for that info!

 

[chopps]

I like the way red dirt does their pre travel adjustment. Drill and tap the bow. I use 2.5mm grub screws.

I've got that red dirt trigger and it's hard to beat plus you can get diffirent lengths shoes.