ambidextrous thumb safetie engages when shooting

[Kenk]

Thanks, I really the safety Mike recommended, but am struggling with the $145.00 price tag

[Graybeard]

https://cylinder-slide.com/Item/CS0077WB  Similar for $57. They make a stainless one for $60.

https://www.edbrown.com/product/ambisafety/ $64 for this one. I fitted one of these to my Kimber TLE II 10mm. Standard paddle width on both sides.

[Kenk]

Thanks man!

[Kenk]

Morning Graybeard, is the Ed Brown safety something a smith would have to fit / install?

[Graybeard]

Morning Graybeard, is the Ed Brown safety something a smith would have to fit / install?

It does require fitting. I've noticed that the Ed Brown parts I've purchased all have been a little oversized for just that purpose, a nice custom fit. You could give it a try yourself. There are several good videos out there. Even if you screw it up, for the cost of a gun smith fitting it, you could buy another one and try again.

[Mike D]

That is a wide thumb safety.  I mean I would have to take two steps before I could jump off the edge.

Ken, if you like the safety but it is too wide, just file it back and hit it with some cold blue.

It's definitely wide. They make 2 sizes smaller as well. I want the extra wide one for the application this pistol will be used for. I wouldn't recommend it for carry.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Kenk]

Looking into one now, Thanks guy's!

[Mike D]

Morning Graybeard, is the Ed Brown safety something a smith would have to fit / install?

It does require fitting. I've noticed that the Ed Brown parts I've purchased all have been a little oversized for just that purpose, a nice custom fit. You could give it a try yourself. There are several good videos out there. Even if you screw it up, for the cost of a gun smith fitting it, you could buy another one and try again.

The thing about 1911s are there are very few drop in parts, almost everything has to be fitted. Some of it is fairly easy once you have a good understanding of how the parts interface. Some of it is more complex. I bought a Bar Sto semi fit barrel that I finally called uncle on and will be sending the gun to them to be fitted. The cost to have them fit is vs ruining a $400 barrel will be worth it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Graybeard]

I would agree with Mike D 100%. But that's what makes a properly fitted and tuned 1911 such a pleasure to shoot.

[Kenk]

RIA is sending me a new plunger spring in hopes that will fix the safety issue. Is swapping this out very difficult?
Thanks

Ken

[Mike D]

RIA is sending me a new plunger spring in hopes that will fix the safety issue. Is swapping this out very difficult?
Thanks

Ken

You will have to remove the safety which can be tricky if you aren't familiar with how to do it.

Unless they are sending a heavier spring it likely won't fix the issue.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Graybeard]

Ken, is there any chance the plunger tube is loose? It should be tight up against the frame with no wiggle.

[Kenk]

Hey Graybeard / Mike D. A friend suggested that I stretch the new spring slightly, thus stiffaning the ambi safety a bit more, is this something I would benefit from?
Thanks

Ken

[Mike D]

Hey Graybeard / Mike D. A friend suggested that I stretch the new spring slightly, thus stiffaning the ambi safety a bit more, is this something I would benefit from?
Thanks

Ken

It may work as a temporary fix but I wouldn't consider it a long term solution.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

[Graybeard]

I'd agree with Mike D. If it makes a difference in it's original configuration and solves the problem, that's what the problem was. If it doesn't make a difference, and I don't think it will, look to another solution. Don't forget the other end of that spring keeps the slide stop in. Plunger springs aren't terribly strong or you would have difficulty getting the gun apart.