Trigger guard removal on 1911 legal?

[Alvin York]

I got a great deal on a Remington R1 stainless (thank you Jo-Brooks) and have already replaced the grips. Now I am thinking of polishing it to a bright mirror finish. My question is this: could I remove the trigger guard without making the thing prohibited? I've seen some photos where this is done and it looks amazing.

 

[TDC]

The trigger guard has zero bearing on its classification.

Tdc

 

[ILLUSIVE]

Trigger guard is a safety device, why would you want to remove it? Aside from looks.

 

[scott_karana]

Trigger guard is a safety device, why would you want to remove it? Aside from looks.

People remove firing pin blocks, grip safeties, and manual safeties all the time without people saying what you just said. Not to mention lightening trigger pulls, hand-modifying sears, etc. While it's definitely drastic, I don't see this being much different.

Want safe? Drop mag, rack slide.

 

[Alvin York]

Just for looks. I like variety and already have a Ruger SR1911. Without the guard it seems more badass. The wow factor, you know.

 

[Hitzy]

That looks dumb as ####...

 

[Casper]

It'll be easier to shoot with mittens on.

 

[magdump]

But how would you spin it on your finger and put it in your holster while tipping the brim of your hat?

 

[skoal]

Reminds of the quick and the dead "dont wear it when your drunk or youll blow away your feet"

 

[jackrabbit000]

That looks dumb as ####...

 

[Lt John McClane]

It'll be easier to shoot with mittens on.

Or boxing gloves...

 

[09outlander]

I'll never understand why people, typically people new to firearms, want to go and #### up a perfectly good looking firearm, it just makes no sense at all. And then they try to sell it and wonder why nobody wants it.

 

[Trinimon]

That looks dumb as ####...

Only a mother could love that child... to each their own. I'd take out to pasture and put it out of its misery. lol

 

[skoal]

I'll never understand why people, typically people new to firearms, want to go and #### up a perfectly good looking firearm, it just makes no sense at all. And then they try to sell it and wonder why nobody wants it.

Red jacket does it

 

[MTLGUN]

The only law cutting off a trigger guard violates is Darwins. If you feel you need to, go for it.

 

[TDC]

I'll never understand why people, typically people new to firearms, want to go and #### up a perfectly good looking firearm, it just makes no sense at all. And then they try to sell it and wonder why nobody wants it.

I will never understand why people buy firearms only to starve them, or why they buy stupid SH!t like lasers and custom grips but never invest in professional training. To each their own. I personally see no productive reason to remove the trigger guard.

Tdc

 

[yohann160]

That looks dumb as ####...

Bubba, what have you done?

 

[TonyC]

Trigger guard is there for a reason, to prevent accidental discharge, OTOH it's your gun, do what you want, however, once the trigger guard is gone, the chance of selling it, shall we say, will be rather slim.

 

[timandkimandshea]

Of course it's different, get a grip

People remove firing pin blocks, grip safeties, and manual safeties all the time without people saying what you just said. Not to mention lightening trigger pulls, hand-modifying sears, etc. While it's definitely drastic, I don't see this being much different.

Want safe? Drop mag, rack slide.

 

[dogzilla]

Trigger guard is there for a reason, to prevent accidental discharge, OTOH it's your gun, do what you want, however, once the trigger guard is gone, the chance of selling it, shall we say, will be rather slim.

Some other mall ninja would snap it up