mikespg1911
New Fanatic
- Joined
- Nov 4, 2020
- Messages
- 4
1911 fans. I have one with ambi safety. Very dangerous as the right side safety bar can be reset to 'off' with ease. Bump it, rub against something, etc. your thoughts.
Seems like you already know what you want . I'll tell you a cheap fix . Remove safety , grind off lever , polish remaining piece and cold blue , reassemble . Most of the time finish is worn under lever , this method covers it back up . I've done it .1911 fans. I have one with ambi safety. Very dangerous as the right side safety bar can be reset to 'off' with ease. Bump it, rub against something, etc. your thoughts.
This sounds like very solid advice. Thank you.Seems like you already know what you want . I'll tell you a cheap fix . Remove safety , grind off lever , polish remaining piece and cold blue , reassemble . Most of the time finish is worn under lever , this method covers it back up . I've done it .
I've been using 1911s since I enlisted in the army in 1965. Since becoming a police officer in 1976 I've carried a Colt Lightweight Commander concealed inside my waistband, usually without a holster. I've never had the right side ambidextrous safety lever bump itself off. I have had my left side lever bump the safety off when I carried it in a leather duty holster made by one of the major holster makers in this country. A 1911 or Browning Hi Power without ambidextrous safeties are worthless comes the day that you break a bone in your right hand. That's why most lefties have ambidextrous safeties. They've worked for me for fifty-odd years, in either hand.1911 fans. I have one with ambi safety. Very dangerous as the right side safety bar can be reset to 'off' with ease. Bump it, rub against something, etc. your thoughts.
Excellent point. I have had a right side click off when I rubbed up against something. However it has happened only once, but it made me think. Thanks.I've been using 1911s since I enlisted in the army in 1965. Since becoming a police officer in 1976 I've carried a Colt Lightweight Commander concealed inside my waistband, usually without a holster. I've never had the right side ambidextrous safety lever bump itself off. I have had my left side lever bump the safety off when I carried it in a leather duty holster made by one of the major holster makers in this country. A 1911 or Browning Hi Power without ambidextrous safeties are worthless comes the day that you break a bone in your right hand. That's why most lefties have ambidextrous safeties. They've worked for me for fifty-odd years, in either hand.
1911 fans. I have one with ambi safety. Very dangerous as the right side safety bar can be reset to 'off' with ease. Bump it, rub against something, etc. your thoughts.
The grip safety should also prevent accidental firing.It is not even remotely "dangerous". It doesn't happen easily if your gun's thumb safety is correctly configured. If you hear the "clunk", check your gun. But, it won't "go off" in the holster. The trigger still needs to be pulled.