Description
The sear is the single most important part in a 1911 trigger job, and Wilson Combat built the Deluxe Bullet Proof A-2 to be exactly that kind of foundation. It's precision wire EDM cut from S-7 tool steel bar stock, then heat treated for maximum hardness so the engagement surface holds up round after round without wearing or chipping. The contact surfaces come ground to an ultra-smooth 8 RMS finish, which is the same part Wilson uses in their own custom pistols. This is solid bar-stock steel, not a casting or a cheap MIM injection-molded piece, and that's the whole point of the Bullet Proof line.
What makes a 1911 trigger great is geometry, and a sear that starts out square and true gives your gunsmith the right canvas to work with. Folks who've installed this one consistently mention how clean it arrives, with a polished, mirror-like face that's square right out of the package. Matched with a good hammer, lighter sear spring, and a disconnector, shooters have reported pull weights settling in anywhere from the mid-3 to low-5 pound range with a crisp, creep-free break. It plays well with Wilson's Ultralight Match Trigger and Skeletonized hammers if you're going for a complete fire-control overhaul.
This is aimed at the serious 1911 owner: competitive shooters chasing faster splits and tighter groups, custom builders starting a project from the ground up, or anyone tired of a mushy, gritty factory trigger. While some shooters have reported a near drop-in fit on certain pistols, treat it as a fitting part. The sear-to-hammer relationship controls both function and safety, so minor fitting is usually required and the work should go to a qualified gunsmith who can stone the angles correctly. On hammer codes L through N, you'll need a new hammer to go with it. Sold as a single sear, finished in silver.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Wilson Combat
- Manufacturer Part Number: 314
- Model: Bullet Proof Deluxe A-2
- Product Type: 1911 Sear
- Material: S-7 Tool Steel
- Manufacturing Process: Precision Wire EDM Cut
- Surface Finish: Ground to 8 RMS
- Finish/Color: Silver / In the White
- Fitment: 1911 (gunsmith fitting required)
- UPC: 874218000837
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a drop-in part?
Not really, and you shouldn't treat it like one. While some shooters have reported it dropping in cleanly on certain pistols, the sear-to-hammer geometry controls both the trigger feel and the gun's safety, so minor fitting is usually needed. Plan on having a qualified gunsmith stone the angles to match your hammer.
What kind of trigger pull can I expect?
It depends on your hammer, springs, and how the angles are cut, but shooters pairing this sear with a quality hammer and a lighter sear spring commonly land somewhere in the mid-3 to low-5 pound range. The bigger payoff is the crisp, creep-free break rather than just a low number. A good trigger job is more about the gunsmith and geometry than any single part.
What is it made of and why does that matter?
It's wire EDM cut from S-7 tool steel bar stock and heat treated for hardness, so it's solid steel rather than a cast or MIM part. That matters because the sear takes a real beating in a 1911, and a hard, properly finished engagement surface resists wear and chipping over thousands of rounds. It also gives your gunsmith clean, consistent geometry to work from.
Will it fit my 1911?
It's designed to work across 1911 platforms, and shooters have fit it to everything from Colt and Springfield to Kimber and even Norinco builds. That said, on certain hammer codes (L through N) you'll need a new hammer to go with it. Always confirm fitment with your specific hammer and have a gunsmith verify safe engagement after install.
Do I need any other parts to go with it?
The sear works best as part of a complete fire-control setup. Many shooters pair it with a matching Wilson Combat hammer, sear spring, and disconnector for the cleanest results. If you're chasing a full match trigger, Wilson's Ultralight Match Trigger and Skeletonized hammers are common companions.




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