Forgetful Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 My stock safety on my STI hurts my hand where my thumb joint is. I have fairly small hands so they don't get around the gun that great. And if I rotate my hand so my thumb isn't hitting the safety I can barely reach the trigger. My question is can I grind the safety down without compromising the function/integrity of the metal? Is there a really low profile replacement safety? Attached is a pic of the area hurting me. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 You can. You need to be careful, grind small amounts then when you are happy polish it up. the shaft is at the that location. I have my gunsmith fit my safety's. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Brownell's has one. I put one on my wifes 9mm 1911--she has TINY hands, and it works well. PN 340-100-044 blue or 344-100-045 stainless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks for the info guys, I might order a low profile and attempt mine at the same time that way best case scenario I have a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I had the same problem where the corner of the thumb safety was rubbing my thumb raw. Coincidently, my thumb was also getting slide bite. Turns out the relief cuts in the BTGS were the cause of both problems because it allowed the gun to sit really deep in my hand. So while it resulted in a high grip, it was causing me sore spots and blood from where the sllide was nailing me. I changed out the BTGS for an Ed Brown, and both problems went away. Now all of my STI's have the Ed Brown grip safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Can my beavertail be blended without touching the ... Replace beaver tail grip safety for STI Edge - Brian Enos's Forums ... Pinching from my beavertail You are not alone. That STI beavertail sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgetful Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Okay just to update. I've tried to go the cheap route for now. I took my safety off and used the dremmel until I felt I was going to compromise the strength of the safety. It feels a lot better, not 100% perfect but given the way the thumb safety pivot hole is drilled into the frame I think I'll have to deal. Maybe with a titanium super metal I could grind it down more without fearing breakage. I'm not sure how the grip safety would benefit from being changed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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