Hammer swap out?

[hot rod al]

Howdy INGOers

I was wanting to swap out the horrendous looking hammer on my PT1911 among other things (sights and trigger). Here is my question: would it be sufficient to just replace the hammer and have it fitted to the factory sear or should I have the sear and disconnector replaced as well and have them all fitted at the same time?

 

[Leo]

If it is made to 1911 pattern specs, the geometry on the new hammer should be compatable with the geometry on the sear. If you are going that far, whay not spend a little more and get the new hammer and sear optimized for a better trigger, A tuned 1911 trigger is a thing of joy. I have never replced a disconnector for a trigger job or trigger parts swap. Good Luck

 

[ghitch75]

you better do some readin'.....if you get it right all is good...if you get it wrong you could have a full auto 1911 on your hands.....which is not safe to you or anyone around you....

buy this.....Jerry Kuhnhausen The Colt .45 Automatic .45 Auto Manual, Volume I - Heritage Gun Books

 

[Robert Richardson]

I put a Wilson in mine and it was great,no fitting required.I did have to get a new strut and hammer pin,couldn't get the pin out of the Taurus hammer.Crisp 4.5lb. trigger pull.

 

[AllenM]

You don't have to replace the sear but it would be a good idea since the factory one is MIM. If you buy a quality hammer that is all steel or stainless it will be a lot harder metal than the sear. Would be better if they were matched. From what I read you can't polish MIM much, which plays a big part in a smooth no creep trigger.
I vote trigger and sear at minimum

Disconnector...dont know I have bought them just because but have also ran stock ones a long time. If you plan to polish on it much it should be replaced with a good one first

 

[hot rod al]

You don't have to replace the sear but it would be a good idea since the factory one is MIM. If you buy a quality hammer that is all steel or stainless it will be a lot harder metal than the sear. Would be better if they were matched. From what I read you can't polish MIM much, which plays a big part in a smooth no creep trigger.
I vote trigger and sear at minimum

Disconnector...dont know I have bought them just because but have also ran stock ones a long time. If you plan to polish on it much it should be replaced with a good one first

Ok cool. Since the factory parts are MIM I'll look into a matched set. As awesome as a full auto 1911 sounds , I think I'll have a competent gunsmith do the work since I wouldnt know what the hell I would be doing anyways and really dont feel like screwing anything up.

Thanks fellas!