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1911 Disconnect Scraper
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SKU: 080746002
Overview
Designed for 1911 maintenance and trigger tuning, this scraper is used to deepen the disconnector notch so the disconnector does not bump the slide. It provides a controlled way to address that specific fit issue without shortening the disconnector. The tool is made from CPM Rex 76 steel and measures 5A 1/4" long overall. For shooters and smiths working on 1911 trigger feel, it serves a focused, single-purpose role in the bench kit.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Designed Deepen
Disconnector notch for a smoother
Helps Prevent
Disconnector from bumping the slide
Proper Alternative
To shortening the disconnector
Made From
Super-hard steel for scraper use
Compact 5
1/4-inch overall length for bench
Key Features
- Deepens the disconnector notch for a smoother trigger feel.
- Helps keep the disconnector from bumping the slide.
- Designed as the right way to address the problem.
- Never requires shortening the disconnector.
- Made from CPM Rex 76 steel.
- Measures 5 1/4 inches long overall.
Best Used For
- 1911 owners addressing disconnector bump during trigger tuning
- Gunsmiths performing careful 1911 trigger work on compatible pistols
- Shooters seeking a proper fix without shortening the disconnector
- Bench work focused on refining 1911 trigger feel and function
Specifications
| Blade Steel | CPM Rex 76 steel |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5 1/4 in (13.3 cm) |
Pros
- Designed to deepen the disconnector notch for a smoother trigger feel
- Helps prevent the disconnector from bumping the slide
- Provides a proper alternative to shortening the disconnector
- Made from super-hard steel for scraper use
- Compact 5 1/4-inch overall length for bench work
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for a specific 1911 trigger-tuning task, so it is not a general-purpose gunsmithing tool.
- Use requires careful work; the description explicitly warns against shortening the disconnector.
- The tool is compact at 5 1/4" overall, which may limit leverage compared with larger shop tools.
- Its purpose is corrective rather than cosmetic, so it only makes sense when the disconnector notch needs adjustment.
Suggested Comparisons
- 1911 pistol trigger and action tools
- 1911 pistol maintenance tools
- 1911 pistol parts and tuning accessories
- gunsmithing scrapers and precision hand tools
Suggested Accessories
- Gun cleaning brush
- Pistol cleaning kit
- Bench block
- Gunsmithing screwdriver set
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1911 Disconnect Scraper used for?
It is a steel scraper designed to deepen the disconnector notch so the disconnector does not bump the slide.
Does this tool shorten the disconnector?
No. The product description specifically says to never shorten the disconnector.
What material is the scraper made from?
The listed specification is CPM Rex 76 steel.
How long is the tool?
The overall length is listed as 5A 1/4 in. (13.3 cm).
Who makes this product?
The manufacturer listed is Brownells.