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1911 HIGH-RIDE AMBIDEXTROUS THUMB SAFETY

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.
5
Thumb safety
This product is excellent, had to hand for with a file and a lot of patience but itcame out excellent. I Definitely recommend! This is not a drop in part.
5
Ambidextrous Safety, Blued by WILSON COM
Replaced factory Les Baer safety that had been damaged.
5
Works as it should
I put this safety in an STI Spartan V 9mm for single stack steel. Took about an hour of careful fitting. There is a lot of material to work with. It shaped well, fits tight, snaps on and off with a nice "click".
5
-all 1911 safeties need fitting!
the better and stronger the safety is, the more fitting they usually require. Find a gunsmith, dude from Colorado!
5
Best Ambi safety I ever used for IPSC
This one clears the edge of your gripping hands right or left hand users. The edges are smoothed out for comfort. Aesthetically better than any ambi I ever encountered both the blued and the SS.