1911 Show-N-Tell

[mcapo]

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My first 1911 humble Springfield milspec

I like it but jesus that grip safety is annoying

Congrats! SA makes a solid gun!

You could have a memory bump grip safety installed. Can make a big difference for certain people’s grip.

 

[DadSmith]

Congrats! SA makes a solid gun!

You could have a memory bump grip safety installed. Can make a big difference for certain people’s grip.

My Ronin 45acp and my Rock Island 10mm both have that.
I've never had a problem with grip safeties. Springfield XD have them and I shot thousands of rounds in my XD tactical 45acp. Don't have aa many rounds on the RIA or Ronin, but I've never had a problem with it.

What causes people to have problems with the grip safety?
I'd like to learn more about this.
I know everyone has different shapes and sizes of hands that can possibly play into a problem.
For instance I dislike mouse guns, most compacts, and even some sub compacts because of the small grip area.

 

[mcapo]

My Ronin 45acp and my Rock Island 10mm both have that.
I've never had a problem with grip safeties. Springfield XD have them and I shot thousands of rounds in my XD tactical 45acp. Don't have aa many rounds on the RIA or Ronin, but I've never had a problem with it.

What causes people to have problems with the grip safety?
I'd like to learn more about this.
I know everyone has different shapes and sizes of hands that can possibly play into a problem.
For instance I dislike mouse guns, most compacts, and even some sub compacts because of the small grip area.

I think it’s a combination of how the grip safety spring leg is adjusted too deep requiring near 100% travel to disengage and not enough front-to-back tension in the hand.

I guess? Lol

 

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

I think it’s a combination of how the grip safety spring leg is adjusted too deep requiring near 100% travel to disengage and not enough front-to-back tension in the hand.

I guess? Lol

maybe I don't like Ronald Reagan or Cracker Barrel or Bank CDs enough, but I run a high modern grip where i ride the safety and top of the grip and the downward sweep of tang just pushes into the web of my hand

Is there just a plate you can put on the back of the gun to just delete the grip safety? Or a grip safety that I could just pin that has no tang?

 

[Winamac]

My only 1911. A Colt 1911 Gov't model in 45 ACP.

 

[WebSnyper]

maybe I don't like Ronald Reagan or Cracker Barrel or Bank CDs enough, but I run a high modern grip where i ride the safety and top of the grip and the downward sweep of tang just pushes into the web of my hand

Is there just a plate you can put on the back of the gun to just delete the grip safety? Or a grip safety that I could just pin that has no tang?

Probably should take another look at CDs these days. Brokered CDs are doing pretty good. But then so is Apple Savings. Just sayin'

On another note, could also drop a few grand and get something like this to drop that grip safety out of the equation, but it still has a tang on the back. https://wilsoncombat.com/handguns/double-stack/sfx9.html

There are some different more upswept beaver tail grip safeties, etc that you might be able to swap in.

 

[mcapo]

Yes. Many a grip safety has been rendered inoperative.

Consult a qualified 1911 ‘smith.

Seems like years ago it was the thing to do - not so much anymore.

Long ago - I knew a guy who wrapped his grip with grip tape. Umm??? Yea…

 

[mcapo]

 

[OD*]

Yes. Many a grip safety has been rendered inoperative.

Consult a qualified 1911 ‘smith.

Seems like years ago it was the thing to do - not so much anymore.

Long ago - I knew a guy who wrapped his grip with grip tape. Umm??? Yea…

Using rubber bands use to be a popular way of disabling a grip safety. It actually severed two purposes, deactivated the GS, and held the pistol firmly in the waste band if carrying Mexican. Michael Mann even used it in "Crime Story."

 

[T-DOGG]

These are a few of my favorite things....

 

[Max Volume]

Is there just a plate you can put on the back of the gun to just delete the grip safety? Or a grip safety that I could just pin that has no tang?

You would probably get good hammer bite like some of the Hi-Powers.

 

[LiveFreeOrDie219]

All freedom loving Americans should own a 1911. Here is my Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911

 

[T-DOGG]

maybe I don't like Ronald Reagan or Cracker Barrel or Bank CDs enough, but I run a high modern grip where i ride the safety and top of the grip and the downward sweep of tang just pushes into the web of my hand

Is there just a plate you can put on the back of the gun to just delete the grip safety? Or a grip safety that I could just pin that has no tang?

For the high grip you want to use, you would need a beavertail grip safety fitted to the gun and also a commander style hammer or your current hammer bobbed or aftermarket bobbed spur hammer.

 

[armymen0268]

Brought out our inner Mr. & Mrs. Smith this Halloween. My Colt Commander hasn’t been out of the safe in almost 10 years.

What’s something I can do to change that? I need an optic cut, more ammo, higher capacity mags..It’s just tough compared to the other optics out there.

 

[armymen0268]

Get a Tisa to cut up. NOT the Colt!!

Not worth the money imo. I’ve tried 2011’s too with the same problem. Too heavy, less ammo carried..They're cool for history that’s about it lol

 

[Tomahawkman]

Current workin guns. Pretty sure the Staccato weighs the same as 15 of my backup 340Pd.

 

[D_rebs]

Here are my Kimbers:

And a SA 1911A1:

That’s one pretty post

 

[CodeBlue]

New to me 45 but not new.

 

[CodeBlue]

So many people having a rough time these days, helping out by giving them some money for something they don't really want to get rid of.

 

[Midwestjimbo]

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I’ve always liked the matte finish. Hope they as well as they look.