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If your 1911 or 2011 trigger feels gritty, heavy, or full of creep, the sear is usually the culprit, and the EGW 1911 Auto Sear is one of the most trusted fixes out there. EGW has been turning out these sears since the early 1990s, and they've earned a serious reputation among competition and custom builders for one simple reason: they're made right. Each sear is fully machined from American-made tool steel and vacuum heat treated to roughly 52-53 on the Rockwell C scale, which means it holds its edge and keeps a clean break long after softer factory parts would start to wear and round off.
What sets this one apart is the geometry. EGW grinds the primary face to a neutral spec, set perpendicular to the axis of the sear pin, so you get a consistent, repeatable engagement with the hammer hooks. That precision is what gives you that crisp, no-mush trigger feel shooters chase. It's a real step up from the mass-produced MIM (metal injection molded) sears that ship in a lot of stock pistols, which tend to feel rough and don't take a polish as well.
This sear fits standard 1911 Auto pistols across the Series 70 and Series 80 platforms, as well as 2011s. In a lot of in-spec guns it drops right in and noticeably cleans up the pull, but here's the honest truth: a sear is a safety-critical part, and the hammer-to-sear relationship varies from gun to gun. Plenty of builders pair it with a fresh sear spring and a matched hammer to dial things in. For best results, and to make sure all your safeties function correctly, it's worth having a qualified gunsmith verify the install.
It's a favorite of folks doing their own trigger work, gunsmiths building custom 1911s, and competition shooters who want a part that performs and lasts. Whether you're chasing a lighter pull on a range gun or laying the groundwork for a full custom trigger job, this sear is a smart, proven place to start.
For a lot of in-spec 1911 and 2011 pistols, it drops in and immediately improves the trigger feel over a factory MIM sear. That said, EGW doesn't call it a guaranteed drop-in, because the hammer-to-sear fit varies between guns. Many builders fine-tune it with a sear spring adjustment or a matched hammer for the best break.
It's fully machined from solid US tool steel and vacuum heat treated to around 52-53 Rockwell C, instead of being metal injection molded like a lot of stock parts. That harder, more precise surface gives you a crisper, cleaner break and holds its edge far longer. Factory MIM sears tend to feel gritty and wear faster.
It's built for standard 1911 Auto pistols in both Series 70 and Series 80 configurations, and it also works in 2011 platforms. Shooters have had great results in guns from Springfield, Colt, Ruger, Remington and more. If your hammer hooks and frame pin holes are in spec, you're in good shape.
The sear is a safety-critical part, so even when it drops in cleanly, the install should be checked. A gunsmith can confirm proper hammer engagement and make sure your thumb safety and other safeties all function correctly. If you're comfortable working on your own trigger and understand the geometry, plenty of folks do it themselves, but verifying safe function is non-negotiable.
Not by itself. A well-fitted sear gives you a clean, crisp break, but the actual pull weight is controlled mostly by your sear spring and mainspring. Most shooters pair this sear with a fresh sear spring to land on the pull weight they want.
| UPC | 841370100347 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 10040 |
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