DaveDark Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Does anybody have experience installing a Wilson Combat High-Ride Ambi Thumb Safety on a Kimber custom (not ambi from the factory)? Was there a lot of fitting required? Or did it drop in fairly easily? I don't mind working on my guns, but the safety on a 1911 has to function 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Safetys are not drop in. They must be fitted to the sear. Sometimes additional work is also required. There are a few instructional vids on the net. Search them out and see if you can handle the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 If your not sure how to do it 100 percent it shouldnt cost much for a smith to put it in for you. Easier piece of mind that its done right and your not gonna mess up an expensive safety learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDark Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I watched a few Youtube videos on it and it doesn't look overly complicated. I doubt my gunsmith would charge too much, but its a pain in the ass getting a transport permit to bring it there (Canada). I'll probably just bring it to him and not have to worry about screwing it up. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark carr Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Although there is some gunsmithing required the Wilson highride is the easier to install than the others I've tried. Especially on a 2011 they are already contoured around the though pin that saves some time and end results looks better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDark Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 I agree they look awesome. I have a high grip as well, so It's going to be a nice place to rest my thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've fitted two of them, one on my son's Kimber Custom Classic Target, and one on my Kimber GM II. I've never done one before, but if you take your time, and go slowly, it isnt difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDark Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Thanks Greg. I've fitted two of them, one on my son's Kimber Custom Classic Target, and one on my Kimber GM II. I've never done one before, but if you take your time, and go slowly, it isnt difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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