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1911 HIGH-RIDE AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB SAFETY Reviews & Ratings

Wider, longer thumb pads with a slight downward angle give increased comfort, faster safety operation, plus better recoil control for shooters that prefer a high-thumb hold. Ambidextrous design works equally well for both right- and left-handed shooters.

SPECS: CM steel, polished blue or stainless steel bright finish. Installation may require minor gunsmithing.

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Reviews Summary

The 1911 High-Ride Ambidextrous Thumb Safety offers a solid design and functions well once properly fitted. However, many users report difficulty with fitting the safety, requiring extensive filing and adjustments. Quality and aesthetics are praised, but the installation process and poor instructions can be frustrating, especially for novices.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Fitting Difficulty

67%

A significant number of reviewers highlight the extensive fitting required for the thumb safety to work properly. Many have struggled with removing excess material and making precise adjustments, indicating that this part is not a simple drop-in replacement, which is a common expectation.

Quality and Design

45%

Despite fitting challenges, several reviewers acknowledged the overall quality and aesthetic appeal of the thumb safety. Many noted that once properly fitted, it functions smoothly and looks good on various 1911 models, enhancing user satisfaction.

Instruction Clarity

60%

Many users expressed frustration over the lack of clear instructions, which compounded difficulties during installation. This has been a point of contention, especially for less experienced users who rely on comprehensive guidance.

Customer Expectations

40%

Some reviewers indicated disappointment with the product, feeling that paying a premium for a recognized brand should ensure a smoother fitting experience. This expectation was not met for a number of customers, leading to negative reviews.

User Experience

50%

Reviewers shared mixed experiences, with some successfully installing and appreciating the functionality, while others faced excessive challenges that discouraged them from recommending the product. User skill level appears to play a considerable role in satisfaction.

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Great Safety if you know what youre doin

It is a nice safety, took a little more fitting than I was expecting but it works now and thats all you can expect, right?

An attractive & viable ambi 1911 safety

I just fitted one of these up and it works great. The two sides are mated to each other with the standard tongue-in-groove setup that is common with many ambidextrous 1911 safeties. The paddles are wide, but can be recontoured to a lower profile as desired. Remember that all 1911 parts potentially require fitting. This is the nature of the platform and not the fault of the aftermarket parts manufacturer. This part fits up nice, looks good, and works as advertised.

Very Nice!!

I just installed this safety on my new Springfield Range Officer. I used the stock safety to figure out where to file to fit the WC ambi model, and actually got it stuck. Once I realized the correct angle to file, it dropped in perfectly! This thumb safety is butter smooth, and works equally well from either side. The only negative is that the wide left side lever does sometimes touch the knuckle on my left hand(I'm left handed) I'm taking it to the range to try it out, but I think it'll work great!

Happy customer

The Ambi safety operates great and looks great on my Rock Island 1911. Parts showed up quick and the position selection is rock solid. No instruction sent by manufacturer but that's why we have Youtube... right? Had a bit of a problem at first with the Beavertail also purchased here. But after a bit more file work all went together well.