Are Kimber triggers adjustable?

Almost all Kimber pistols contain a set screw within the trigger that allows the shooter to customize the trigger pull and take-up on the trigger. Setting the screw allows you to increase or decrease the amount of pressure required to pull the trigger before the hammer falls and sets off a round.

What does a sear spring do?

The 1911 sear spring is a flat leaf spring having three legs, that works as a return spring for the sear, disconnect and grip safety. When viewed from the rear, the leg on the left works the sear, the leg in the center works the disconnect and the leg on the right works the grip safety.

What is overtravel on a trigger?

Overtravel is the characteristic of a trigger to continue its rearward motion after the sear releases the hammer/firing pin/striker. Overtravel reduction is the attempt to eliminate post-release movement of the trigger, through a variety of components and/or assemblies.

What is the purpose of a sear spring?

the spring which causes the sear to catch in the notches by which the hammer is held.

How does the sear spring work in a 1911?

What does mushy trigger mean?

When you hear shooters talk about a “gritty” or “mushy” trigger, that usually means it has an inconsistent and unpredictable Creep with multiple steps. A “smooth” trigger experiences no steps or perceivable stacking.

What is creep on a trigger?

Creep is the rearward displacement of a trigger that occurs before the sear releases. Creep is not to be confused with take-up, which is the rearward movement of the trigger during the first stage of a two-stage trigger. A two-stage trigger could only exhibit creep in its second stage.

How does a trigger sear work?

A sear is defined as the part of the trigger mechanism which holds the hammer, striker or bolt back until the correct amount of pressure has been applied to the trigger. At that moment, the hammer, striker or bolt is released to discharge the weapon.