RippSpeed Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 First of I've only have experience with Ed Brown and STI... The Ed Brown definitely beats out the STI grip safety when it comes to hi grips.. Is the Ed Brown grip safety the best for bringing you grip high up on the pistol ??? How is it compared to the SVI grip Safety??? Who makes a grip safety make you ride high on the pistol ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsmith Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 First of I've only have experience with Ed Brown and STI... The Ed Brown definitely beats out the STI grip safety when it comes to hi grips.. Is the Ed Brown grip safety the best for bringing you grip high up on the pistol ??? How is it compared to the SVI grip Safety??? Who makes a grip safety make you ride high on the pistol ??? The Ed Brown memory groove grip safety is probably the most used grip safety by gunsmiths. If you are looking for a high grip, you should look at the Wilson hi ride ambi thumb safety to help you getting the highest grip possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippSpeed Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm running an Ed Brown and an SVI Infinity Extra Wide thumb safety... So your saying the Wilson Hi Ride is better ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsmith Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I'm running an Ed Brown and an SVI Infinity Extra Wide thumb safety... So your saying the Wilson Hi Ride is better ??? Not at all - can't beat the SVI, the Wilson is just used more often by the gunsmiths I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyC Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 The SVI thumb safety are the best, most people haven't tried them but once they do they never go back. As far as the grip safety STI, SVI, and Ed Brown all have .25 radius so they should feel the same. You may like or dislike the thumb relief cuts on the sti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippSpeed Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 The SVI thumb safety are the best, most people haven't tried them but once they do they never go back. As far as the grip safety STI, SVI, and Ed Brown all have .25 radius so they should feel the same. You may like or dislike the thumb relief cuts on the sti. I actually didnt like the STI with the relief cuts because it actually beat up the base of my thumb... Actual bruise the crap out of it... I swapped out the Ed Brown grip safety with it and it helped me have a higher grip on the pistol. And it felt more comfortable... As for the thumb safety I wont use anything else but the SVI Extra Wide unit... I'm ordering them for my Perfect 10 and my wifeys STI Escort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The SVI thumb safety are the best, most people haven't tried them but once they do they never go back. So, what makes the SVI thumb safety "the best"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyC Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 The SV thumb safety is extra wide. It is just under a half of an inch wide. It is also just low enough for a high grip, but not uncomfortable for people who have small hands. They are made out of solid billet steel. The bottom side of the safety is already cut for .25 radius grip safety. So no trimming when you install, just drop it in and fit it to the sear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I relieve the frame and grip safety on my 1911/2011's to get the high grip I prefer. I have not found a grip safety that allows me to just drop in and feel good. I also mate the top of the grip safety to the frame so its flush but that's just cosmetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyC Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I relieve the frame and grip safety on my 1911/2011's to get the high grip I prefer. I have not found a grip safety that allows me to just drop in and feel good. I also mate the top of the grip safety to the frame so its flush but that's just cosmetic. I like that idea, and have herd about it before. Do you refinish your gun after you do it? What do you do it with, file, sandpaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I relieve the frame and grip safety on my 1911/2011's to get the high grip I prefer. I have not found a grip safety that allows me to just drop in and feel good. I also mate the top of the grip safety to the frame so its flush but that's just cosmetic. I like that idea, and have herd about it before. Do you refinish your gun after you do it? What do you do it with, file, sandpaper? I use a half round file. I pin the grip safety and if its not getting pinned such as a carry gun or IDPA gun I tape the safety so it is completely depressed, I also leave the thumb safety in the down position because when cutting up the frame I want the thumb safety to be blended to the new relief. (if you don't do this it will cut up your hand pretty good). One everything is smooth and the way I want it I start going over it with sandpaper from 60 grit to 120, 210, 300, 500, 850, 1200, 2000, then finally go over it with scotch brite pad to get of the remainder of the sanding marks, it is smooth and not even noticeable the work was done if you take your time. The frame, grip and thumb safety's have all be filed so it will need to be refinished or cold blue. I start out with a gun in the white anyway, I only did one factory 1911 and it was bead blasted getting ready to get a Black T next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 On an EB I thin it similar to an STI, then blend to the frame. Starting with an STI saves time. With the STI you can also remove the grip safety without haveing to remove the main spring housing. I can modify the EB to do the same but again in the effort to save time starting with the STI is better for me. I have a big thumb knuckle and this allows a very high grip to be comfortable. No sharp corners. Pics are at various stages of completion. I use a Dremel to save time, finish with a 320g MX wheel then blast for matte finish. Mag well in pic was in the test phase before final finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyC Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thanks for the info. It looks great, my knuckle also gets bothered by the same pressure point and I have been wanting to take a file to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dame Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 if you are willing to pay they extra to install an SV Signature grip with their new grip safety then you will have the highest available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 figured I would include some pictures too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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