M1911 pistols are among the most frequently customized handguns on the planet. There is a notch about halfway between down and up where the thumb safety can be removed. Ambidextrous thumb safeties are available to add onto your factory pistol, and installation is quite easy. This video shows at the 3 minute mark the method I use that has worked on every Ambi I've ever had to get apart, no matter how tight. Hopefully the person that fitted the ambi safety fitted the safety to the frame, not the frame to the safety.
The parts are all heat treated. These do take a bit more fitting, but when you are done it is very nice. I shows how to detail strip the slide and frame, as well as reassembly. If the safety is staying in either position there is no way it should fall off of the frame. The price point isn't bad either. Put it in the door pocket and it may stay in place for days and days and come out with no apparent reason. But these safeties will most likely benefit the left-handed shooter most.
There are a lot of grips out there for 1911 frames. Some gunsmithing may be required if you typically have an issue with installing a safety. For a couple of reasons, the sleeve is a stroke of genius. I quite like that the thumb pads are large, large enough to allow me to trim them to what works well for my hands. Display Modes Linear Mode Similar Ruger Forum Discussions Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post wikiarms WikiArms.
Instead of the end of a screwdriver, I use a rubber tipped hammer. This is designed for all 1911s and is made from high-quality steel. There was no tab that rode under the grip panel on the right side. Wilson is using the part on their highest-end guns now, I think, but don't know if it's available as a part, or not. Going back to Jim K's post 11.
Accidental gunfire can pose a hazard and have deadly consequences, not only for yourself but those around you. My brother in law has a set and I am saving for some now! When I get back in the vehicle, the gun is placed back in the door panel. Can you remove the safety lever by hand with the lever in either position or does it just pop loose when it's being carried in the door pocket? I'm going to replace the Wilson parts with the older Brown parts that I had in the gun before; the right side lever backed out from time to time, but it always released on demand. Good part but just be ready to do a little bit of smithing if you own a Smith and Wesson 1911. Material Most of your ambidextrous safeties will be made from some kind of steel. Second, it fits with a lot of 1911s. The thumb tabs were a little wider and square toward the rear for my taste but was easily filed down and smoothed out.
We had a Colt doing that some years ago and did all of the above, which fixed the issue. If it's not flat, the sear pin will slide off. Some times the safety works loose while in the holster but cannot fall out. For one, this is an easy to install product. The thumb safety is serrated for better gripping capability. This pin must be depressed before the new safety will slide in. The hammer pin which is also the capture pin fit perfect also.
This has a generous, elegantly-contoured shape with a that provides support that is easy to reach for shooters who use a high-thumb hold. Both sides allow for customizing the wide paddle if you wish. The only thing that would've concerned me is that you needed the allen wrench to remove that slide stop so no easy way to field-strip the pistol. I put about 150 rounds through it and then my frog lube showed up. Pressure on the trigger has moved the sear slightly. Did not have to do it, so don't know how it would have worked except in theory.
The left side as viewed from the rear will have two bolts protruding from its side into the gun. Because of variations in the manufacturing process, similar products may have differing weights. Like the previous ambidextrous model, this has the potential to be your go-to choice if you own multiple 1911s. The plunger only provides up or downward tension to keep the safety in that position. Perhaps it will work just fine for you, but be careful. Nope, it is not hitting anything. Detailed Description The Tactical Ambidextrous Thumb Safety, Polished Stainless Steel.
Not sure if Sigs have the pin or not. Your should also check the plunger tip to make sure it is still nice and round and not deformed or chewed up. Now that i got it torn down, wow! The left side thumb safety is held in place by the plunger. This safety has a unique, low profile design that is perfect for those who conceal carry their guns. For now she is all lubed up and ready to go. Each of these has its own unique features along with their set of pros and cons.
This means that you won't need to install this professionally or need a lot of tools for the process itself. However, it may differ in terms of installation. One thing to note is that the safety plunger assembly will pop out. The safety on the left side has fallen out several times and ends up in the bottom of the door pocket. I've even seen this defect from the Colt factory. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. Yes Carrier Restrictions Product is restricted by shipping carriers and cannot be shipped to certain locations or via certain shipping methods.