Good quality, easy install
Installed this safety in a NM frame Springfield Mil Spec I picked up in 2015. Fitment was really easy. Took about 45 minutes, using a small file and a fine stone. The safety works great and it is aesthetically pleasing and very comfortable when using thumb over grip. It is not too wide, so it would be a good pick for a carry piece. The finish matches the factory parkerizing perfectly. My only complaint is that a tiny amount of the opening in the frame for the safety is visible when the safety is engaged. The opening was not visible with the stock safety when it was engaged. Other than that one small issue, the safety is perfect for me in every other way. I would have rated it 5 stars if it wasn't for the gap when engaged.
Solid Product
Installed on my SW1911. Required fitting but has been an incredible safety. Reliable, doesn't snag on holster or clothes.
C&S 1911 HIGH GRIP AMBI THUMB SAFETY
Extremely well made and, a tight non or minimal tilt fit in grip safety. Plenty of room for a tight fit to the sear and almost identical shape and pad size and angle to the Ed Brown equivalent. Only 4 stars due to the exterior finish of the steel which is great if you want a mat finish but a bit more work if you want anything else. A little rougher then bead blasting so polishing is in order even for a matt hard chrome so I will stick with Ed Browns Ambi Tactical Safety, just a personal preference.
Great safety but requires time...
This safety is just what I needed to finish off my Springfield Armory Stainless 1911-A1 conversion. The piece is well built, but it is just a plain casting. If you want it to shine then you will spend a lot of time sanding and polishing even with a Dremel. The safety fits perfect after filed down to specs and the extension gives you the extra leverage required to engage and release the safety with a clean snap. Please don't try this yourself if you are not an experienced gunsmith. This IS NOT a drop in safety for any model.
Excellent Safety
I ordered this ambi-safety because I'm a lefty. It took 30 minutes to install with some very minor fitting where the safety meets the sear. Very snappy and solid safety.
Great Safety!
While I'd consider it perfect as I have it installed on my carry Colt Commander 1911, when it came there were a few raised seam lines that needed to be stoned down. After fitting and stoning the high spots, I bead blasted it and blued it to match my pistol. It now looks great and is one of the smoothest and most positive safeties on a 1911 I've seen. I am building 3 other 1911s in the next couple months using these safeties.
