Why is skeletonization of 1911 triggers and hammers so popular?

Because people think it looks kewl but its not like itll take weight away from your fucking 3 pound gun. Gotta love that nice steel frame.

>>34672363
Why do people bitch about the weight of the 1911? I'm a fucking weakling who can barely do a pushup, and even I have no trouble with it. Even if it were a problem, aluminum frame 1911s have been around for decades.

>>34672372
Well the theory is if you have a lighter hammer it will mover faster, causing faster shots and less slide resistance.

>>34672385
Yes, I know all about lock time. For all practical purposes, the difference is hard for even the most discriminating shooters to notice.

>>34672372
I fucking love my guns weighing a lot, not even sarcasm. I like to know im holding a gun, i one hand my fucking mosin because that 2 1/2 ft barrel just isnt enough weight for me. But seriously I like the weight of the 1911 and dont have a problem with it, people who bitch about the weight of guns who arent talking about it competition wise are pussies.

>>34672385
>less slide resistance
Nah nigga
If you make the hammer lighter, you need a stiffer hammer spring to compensate. When the slide comes back, it then has to overcome a stiffer spring. There's no real change in the amount of energy being used here.

>>34672297
To get rid of "hammer bite" occasionally experienced by some shooters and decreases lock time, making the ignition system faster.

A long-type trigger normally replaces the standard version, which is more comfortable for people with longer fingers. Holes are drilled into the trigger shoe to reduce bouncing from the recoil.

>>34673472
>To get rid of "hammer bite"
Hammer bite has nothing to do with skeletonization. It's caused by too small of a grip safety spur.
>>34673472
>Holes are drilled into the trigger shoe to reduce bouncing from the recoil.
What the fuck are you talking about? What bouncing?