Ed Brown, 1911 Sear Spring - SKU: 822 - UPC: 800732822006
Product Description
The Ed Brown 1911 Sear Spring (SKU: 822) is a precision-engineered, tempered spring designed to improve trigger control, sear engagement, and mechanical consistency across 1911 pistol platforms. Built to Ed Brown's exact custom tolerances, this component resolves common 1911 trigger job friction points by providing smooth leaf spring tension against the sear, disconnector, and grip safety.
Crafted from high-tensile heat-treated steel, the 822 sear spring features extra length on the center disconnector leg. This design element allows armorers and gunsmiths to precisely tune disconnector tension, preventing disconnector drag or reset failures while establishing a clean, crisp, break.
Compatible across Government, Commander, and Officer frame dimensions, this drop-in/tunable leaf spring is an ideal upgrade for custom builds, action jobs, or replacing worn factory components.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Real-World Staging Guidance:
Fitment Matrix: Fits standard 1911 single-stack frames across Government (5"), Commander (4.25"), and Officer (3.5") patterns.
- Verify host 1911 handgun is completely clear, magazine removed, and chamber visually and physically confirmed empty.
- Disassemble grip panels, mainspring housing pin, mainspring housing, and grip safety to access the internal receiver spring pocket.
- Carefully align the bottom tab of the Ed Brown 822 spring into the frame's indexing slot, ensuring the left leg rests on the sear, the center leg contacts the disconnector, and the right leg aligns with the grip safety.
- If fine-tuning pull weight, apply subtle, uniform bend pressure to individual leaves—bending center leg forward increases disconnector spring pressure; bending left leg forward increases sear reset pressure.
- Reassemble the frame components and perform a thorough safety and function check (thumb safety, grip safety, half-cock notch, and disconnector reset) prior to live-fire testing.
Key Features
- Tempered High-Tensile Steel: Durable spring steel construction resists tension relaxation and metal fatigue.
- Extended Center Disconnector Leg: Extra material length allows armorers to tune disconnector return speed and trigger feel.
- Enhanced Sear Engagement: Provides consistent forward pressure on the sear to prevent hammer-follow and maintain a crisp break.
- Universal 1911 Frame Fitment: Drops into or tunes seamlessly with Government, Commander, and Officer size frames.
- Ed Brown Lifetime Guarantee: Backed by Ed Brown's manufacturer warranty against structural breakage.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Ed Brown
- MPN: 822
- SKU: 822
- UPC: 800732822006
- Platform Compatibility: 1911 (Government, Commander, Officer)
- Component Type: 3-Leaf Sear Spring
- Material: Tempered Spring Steel
- Finish/Color: Blue / Black Oxide
