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I've gotten them down to 3 1/4 - 3 1/2 lbs with some work, but most of the time it's 4#. Remember, that a comparable pull weight of 4# will feel a bit lighter on a Hi-Power because of the pivoting trigger which has something of a leverage advantage. As far as overtravel and take-up, it varies a lot from sample to sample. Some have a bunch of both, and some have less. This can be addressed, and minimized down to less than 1/8" of total trigger travel if desired. One comment I often hear from 1911 shooters is that with a Hi-Power they can't feel the trigger re-set. This is true in most cases, as when shooting, the trigger mechanism on the Hi-Power is completely disconnected and the re-set occurs when the trigger lever pivots back in the frame. This occurs at about the same time the slide goes back into battery, which likely obscures the feel of the reset. If one opts to have the trigger overtravel and take-up minimized however, then it's pretty much a non-issue in my opinion as there is so little movement needed that it occurs without thought.
The mag safety removal does help to get a lighter trigger if that is what one desires, as it adds probably 4-5 ozs. to the trigger pull. I have however gotten 4# triggers with the mags safety in place.
Will one be able to duplicate the 1911 trigger on a Hi-Power? In terms of weight; up to a point yes (though 2# triggers on a HP aren't an option IMO). It will however feel different, mainly due to the pivoting trigger.
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