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The Ed Brown solid short trigger takes one of the most trusted names in 1911 gunsmithing and puts match-grade feel within reach of your build. This is the same classic design Ed Brown installs in their own pistols, machined from lightweight aluminum up front and mated to a heat-treated steel bow where the strength and wear resistance matter most. The solid face gives it a clean, understated look that works on just about any frame or grip combo, and the finely serrated pull surface keeps your finger planted for consistent placement shot after shot.
The short profile puts the trigger shoe a touch farther forward than a long trigger, which suits folks with longer fingers or anyone who likes getting more meat on the face before the break. Reach and finger fit make a bigger difference than most people expect, and picking the geometry that matches your hand is one of the easiest ways to shoot a 1911 better. If you've ever felt cramped behind the trigger or found yourself reaching too far, the short shoe is worth a hard look.
The trigger comes with a stainless steel adjustable overtravel set screw so you can tune out any slack after the sear releases, giving you a crisp, dead stop at the break. It's also intentionally oversized in height, which means it's built for precise hand fitting to your specific frame. Plan on a little file and stone work to get that glass-smooth, drop-in slide into the frame rails. That's normal territory for match-grade parts, and the payoff is a trigger that fits your gun exactly rather than just close enough.
This one's made for single stack 1911 frames only, so it won't work in a double stack setup. Whether you're building from scratch, refreshing a tired factory trigger, or chasing a better break for range days and competition, it's a proven upgrade from a shop that's been doing 1911s the right way since 1968.
The short trigger reaches a little farther forward from the frame, so it favors shooters with longer fingers or anyone who likes more finger on the face before the break. If a standard or long trigger has ever felt cramped, the short shoe gives you room to work. Reach and hand fit are the main things to weigh when picking between short and long.
Not quite. It's intentionally oversized in height and width so you can hand fit it precisely to your frame, which means you'll usually need some file and stone work to get a smooth slide into the rails. That's standard for match-grade 1911 triggers, and the reward is a trigger tuned exactly to your gun. Many people handle the fitting themselves, though a gunsmith is always an option if you'd rather not.
This trigger is built for single stack 1911 frames only and will not work in double stack setups. It follows the traditional 1911 pattern, so it's at home in a wide range of single stack builds from Government to Officers-size guns. When in doubt, confirm your frame is single stack before ordering.
The stainless steel set screw lets you tune out the extra trigger movement that happens after the sear releases. Dialing it in gives you a crisp, positive stop right at the break instead of any mushy follow-through. It's a simple adjustment that makes a noticeable difference in how clean the pull feels.
| UPC | 800732100128 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1001-SHORT |
| Model | |
| Style | Short |
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