Very Easy to Fit
After fitting a Wilson Combat safety onto a 1911, this one is a breeze. Very smoothly machined out of the box and only very minimal fitting to make it work like a charm replacing an ambi safety on a S&W 1911. Looks great, feels smooth. Will definitely stock a few of these for future jobs.
Ideal Tactical Safety
As expected with any Ed Brown part, it is excellent. Fitting was required and this part is not a drop in part. There is enough material for this to be fitted to any milspec 1911. The safety is perfect for a ccw but has enough grip for target or competition. I have installed this safety on everything from colt's to the taurus 1911.
perfect
These are great for carry or using in a milt sparks iwb holster, I also use them in my compition pistols. They are a great addition when you do a trigger job with a new sear. Worth every penny
Custom build use
This is the only safety that I will use on custom builds. Jess Gypin OnTarget Custom Gunworks
Ed Brown
Used to replace ambi safety on my colt. Narrow profile helps with concealment.
Fitting is required on this safety!
As another commented the safety does not clear the plunger tube assembly. I had to file some material away on this safety so it could clear on my SA 1911-A1. Other than that, this is like all other thumb safeties, it will need to be fitted to your 1911. Once fitted it looks very nice, but I would hit it with some polish to give it a bright stainless look.
Excellent replacement for stock
Excellent replacement option for stock safety. Low profile prevents snags, but extended pad aids in release. Requires experience in fitting safety in order to fit correctly with positive engagement.
Poor Finish
Surface not polished properly. Uneven polish. Thought a high end part would be just that, high end. This is just your run of the mill safety.
Shield would hit the plunger tube
I tried this thumb safety on 2 different frames and the shield would catch on the plunger tube so you couldn't even move the safety. The plunger detent assembly wasn't even installed at the time. Very poorly made. I talked to Brownells tech support and they told me that they have heard of this happening to other customers who purchased this thumb safety. So I am returning it and going with the EGW thumb safety which is better quality. Very disappointed with this purchase.
Safety lock plunger pops out
I installed this on my Springfield EMP. I fitted it to my pistol and everything went in fine, however, the thumb safety is so thin that the safety lock plunger pops out when the thumb safety is in "safe". This thumb safety needs a wider wall to hold the safey lock plunger in. When it pops out, I am not able to move it out of the "safe" position. Not a very reliable part for a concealed carry piece.
