Customizing my GI .45

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How does one go about doing a trigger job on a new Springfield 1911?
is it just a matter of deburring the contacting edges? If so do the edges need cleaning up after a while? Has any one heat-treated or ion-nitrided the sear and trigger to resist burring? I've heard of guys just ripping the guts out of GI .45's and replacing everthing with Kimber or colts parts. Is this feasible or just the regular #####ing about Springfield? P.S. can you get 10 rnd mags for a single stack????? Also how to reduce trigger pull weight. Thanks guys!
 
There is a plethora of guides on the internet for 1911 trigger jobs.
Just deburring the edges = yes you will gain something
Replacing parts = yes but you need to fit them.

I did my own trigger job on a .45 and was happy with the results. It was not professional though. If I ever decide to make my trigger a 2,5pound one on my kimber, I will send it to gunnar. He have the right tools that I don't have and experience.

Yes, 10 rounds single stack mags exists. They stick out of the mag well.
 
You do not need to replace anything to have a good trigger job done.
Get it done professionnaly ( on a jig ) and it will last a long time.
Usually lower than 3.5 pounds is not recommanded.
Below that, you will need parts : sear spring, hammer springs and you will eventually have to replace the sear at some time. Hammer have some more metal, less critical angles and can last a long time, and will probably have no need to be replaced unless poorly handled ( read stoned or modified)

There is no need to rip the innard and replace the internal on a Springfield. They are quality parts.
 
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