I am soon to 'enhance' my Colt S70 M IV and would appreciate suggestions on the very best options available for the following

Trigger
Sights (f &r)
Grip safety
Hammer

I have heard names bandied about, but usually without "why they are preferred."

Or should I pick a style of part, and let the shop I select handle the details? (not like me however, and I would prefer avoiding remorse after the fact)

Thanks in advance

Redfisher

Before:

Trigger is very much a "what do you like?" thing, so I won't go into it.

Sights: I am partial to the Novak Low Mount sights. Why? They offer the best "sight picture" I've seen, and they are designed so that they do not snag on clothes etc. Plus, I like the way they look on a pistol. A dovetailed Novak front, is fine with me.

Beavertails: I tend towards Brown even though my pistols are equipped with Wilson's. I think the Brown lets your hand fit higher up below the safety than the Wilson's.

Hammer: I like one that Wichaka send me lately, maybe he will jump in to tell you who made it. I have no idea, but it looks great.

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Ed Brown for most of the small parts. Wilson for extractor, FP block, and slide stop. Schuemann for barrels. SDM for sights.

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Thanks guys. While I am a FNG with the 1911, I can clearly envision what I want and appreciate your advice/insight on the better quality options

I will now have to find a qualified smith who is both trustworthy, reputable, and available

The latter may be the bigger challenge.

Try Marc Morganti @ Gemini Customs LLC.

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