Triggers 1911 / 2011

The trigger shoe is your direct interface with the 1911 or 2011's fire control system. Its shape, length, and material significantly influence comfort, leverage, and pull feel. For competitive shooters, selecting the right trigger is a key ergonomic upgrade, ensuring optimal finger placement for consistent, faster, and more accurate shot delivery in USPSA, IDPA, and IPSC.

Optimize Your Grip and Pull

Choosing the right trigger transforms your shooting experience:

  • Customizable Ergonomics: Available in various shapes (flat, curved), lengths (short, medium, long), and materials to suit your hand, finger length, and grip.

  • Enhanced Trigger Control: A correctly fitting trigger provides better leverage for smoother, consistent pulls, minimizing unintended movement.

  • Reduced Over-Travel/Pre-Travel: Many aftermarket triggers feature adjustable screws for fine-tuning movement, leading to a crisper break and shorter reset.

  • Improved Aesthetics: A new trigger can also visually enhance your custom build.

Shooters Connection offers a wide array of triggers for both 1911 and 2011 platforms, engineered for precision, durability, and ergonomic customization.

Choosing Your Ideal Trigger

Selecting the best trigger is personal:

  • Flat vs. Curved: Flat triggers are popular in competition for consistent leverage. Curved triggers offer a natural finger rest.

  • Length: Match to your hand size for proper finger placement.

  • Material: Aluminum (lightweight) or stainless steel (durable).

  • Adjustability: Look for adjustable pre-travel and over-travel screws for fine-tuning.

While the trigger shoe itself often "drops in," achieving optimal pull requires expert gunsmith fitting of the entire fire control group and proper screw adjustment. A lighter trigger shoe contributes minimally to pull weight; a well-tuned system does more. Adjustable triggers minimize pre-travel (movement before sear engagement) and over-travel (movement after hammer fall) for efficiency. Upgraded triggers and their adjustments are standard and accepted in virtually all competition divisions.