Top Quality Beautiful Finish
This is a fantastic part. The reviewers stating the shield was thin are absolutely wrong. The shield(main plate that rests against the frame) is actually thicker than a standard GI or commercial version. I feel sure the users that stated their detent pin slipped out had other problems(most likely their plunger tube came loose or they have the detents reversed). It does have a lot of sear stop surface so it needs to be fitted. This is a PLUS. You should ALWAYS have metal to remove to fit safety devices on firearms. The thumb shelf is narrow for concealed carry and in the perfect position. The matte finish looks great and is the sample I will use for finishing the rest of my stainless 1911.
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.
Great Piece!
bought for a PT 1911 Taurus to replace the ambi-safety. It went in with minimal touch-up. I had to notch the engagement area just a bit to clear the sear, but only about 10 minutes worth of file-and-fit. I shaped up the area around the plunger tube as well to get a positive "click" engagement that I liked, but it really wasn't necessary on my gun. One thing worth noting is that the contact area for your thumb is much thinner than the picture led me to believe. Not a big deal for me, but I was a bit surprised when I received it in the mail.
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
Great Product
Finish on the Ed Brown thumb safeties coming thru our shop have all been top notch. Nice polish, no casting marks or pitts. Plenty of material so it can be installed on any 1911! I've ALWAYs had good experiences with Ed Brown parts. Does require gunsmith installation!
Excellent fit & finish
I have installed a lot of thumb safeties over the years and Browns are the best. No casting marks, high quality steel, and heat treated! They last forever just need proper installation, which I think JLAU missed.
Excellent
Used on Kimber Ultra II, great look by being straight and parallel to plunger tube when disengaged. Size and ergonomics perfect for medium hand. Positive Engagement. Fitting required, plenty of material to work with. For safety's sake please do not attempt unless you know what you are doing.
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.
