TMC 1911 – 2011 Hammer Strut – Blued – Total Clearance

TMC 1911 / 2011 Hammer Strut – Alloyed Tool Steel – Blued

The TMC 1911–2011 Hammer Strut is engineered to improve trigger feel, reliability, and lock time in both 1911 and 2011 pistols. Rather than relying on generic dimensions, Thunder Mountain Custom designed this strut to the correct length and profile for a proper trigger job. As a result, it supports consistent sear spring tension and smoother operation throughout the firing cycle.

A Hammer Strut Designed for a Better Trigger Job

This hammer strut features a refined shape that prevents contact with the sear spring. Because it avoids rubbing or dragging, it keeps sear spring tension stable during cycling. Consequently, your trigger pull stays consistent and predictable instead of degrading over time.

In addition, the strut is slightly longer than many factory options. This added length increases mainspring compression, which delivers a stronger hammer strike and faster lock time. Therefore, ignition improves while trigger performance remains crisp and controlled.

Smooth Cycling and Positive Ignition

Thunder Mountain bevels the bottom of the strut to reduce friction as the pistol cycles. This detail creates a smoother feel during cocking and firing. At the same time, the optimized geometry helps prevent interference with the grip safety and internal springs, which protects the integrity of a finely tuned trigger system.

Because of these design choices, the TMC hammer strut supports both reliability and performance in competition, duty, and custom builds.

Precision Manufacturing, American Made

Thunder Mountain Custom EDM machines each hammer strut from hardened alloyed tool steel plate. This process ensures precise dimensions, clean edges, and long-term durability. Moreover, the hardened steel construction resists wear and deformation, even in high-round-count pistols.

Every strut is made in the USA with pride in workmanship and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Hammer Strut – Key Features & Benefits

• EDM-machined from hardened alloyed tool steel

• Correct length and shape for an ideal 1911/2011 trigger job

• Prevents hammer strut contact with the sear spring

• Slightly longer design for stronger hammer strike and faster lock time

• Beveled strut bottom for smoother cycling

• Helps prevent interference with springs and grip safety

• Drops into most pistols (hammer strut pin removal required)

• American made and lifetime warranted

Installation Note

This hammer strut fits most 1911 and 2011 pistols. However, as with all precision fire-control parts, some fitting may be required to achieve optimal results.

Bottom Line

In short, the TMC 1911–2011 Hammer Strut improves trigger consistency, ignition strength, and overall reliability. By eliminating spring interference and optimizing geometry, it delivers the performance expected from a professional-grade trigger component—built to last and backed for life.