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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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wouldnt work in my Remington R1

Woudnt fit even with Wilsons value line hammer and sear. I am a novice but mechanical. Hate to start filing and still not fit, then test Brownells 100% satisfaction guarantee, but maybe I should.

Tried to fit it, no good

Tried to fit it, would not work without extreme alterations. First time ever I have been let down by Wilson. Don't buy it, my recommendation, and if you do, don't complain, myself & others have had their say

Don't Buy this

This safety is extremely difficult to fit. The sear blocking pin has extra material ALL the way around it. Your have to remove a 16th inch of material just to get the safety into the gun. You then have to remove material from the back of the safety block to get the safety to move to the off position. If you don't do this first you will ruin the safety when you try to fit the sear to safety block fit.

DON'T buy this!

You think by spending extra for a name would make things go better right? Mercedes over Fiat is always better right? Not in this case. I can see the lawyers making them put extra material where the safety engages the sear but why in Gods name did they put extra material over ALL the internal surfaces? If you buy this be prepared to remove 1/32" off every surface and reshape the contour. The instructions are a joke as well, the one illustration is so poorly drawn a novice would not be able to understand what parts were being shown. I am a mechanical engineers who has made thousands of mechanical drawings in my career and what they give you is an insult.

Don't wast your money

Got this item in the mail today and it doesn't fit. Some items need a little fitting, however, this one needs a lot. Not worth the trouble.

doesn't fit well nor work well

I installed this into my Charles Daly 1911. The left side isn't bad; I did have to file slightly where the spring/plunger meets.The right side did not fit well at all. The lever is actually narrower then the other side - which isn't good for me being lefty!The safety needs more travel then the stock one did before it activates. I had to file fit the heck out of this to allow it to go high enough to really hold, otherwise a decent pull of the trigger would cause the safety to move on its own and the gun fired.I think very highly of the company, but this product is the worst [$] I've spent in a long time.