Weimer01 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) I've fitted a few ambi safeties over the years, my question or request for comment (RFC) is regarding the ambi side. I've had some that never walk and others that just don't stay put and you need to pinch them every so often to close that little gap between the frame and safety. What are your tricks to ensure they don't walk out? Edited February 16, 2013 by Weimer01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Buy a King's style safety. Not sure if King is making them anymore, but I'm sure there's another company that makes that style. It uses the hammer pivot pin with a groove that fits into a mating groove in right side safety. When the safety is disengaged, the weight is carried by the pin, not the grooves in the safety pivot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimer01 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 From what I can tell they are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Buy a King's style safety. Not sure if King is making them anymore, but I'm sure there's another company that makes that style. It uses the hammer pivot pin with a groove that fits into a mating groove in right side safety. When the safety is disengaged, the weight is carried by the pin, not the grooves in the safety pivot. King's is gone. I have that style of safety, and although it doesn't walk out, the RS lever is always loose.. If you want one that will stay put, then go with the Wilson unit. http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Ambidextrous-Thumb-Safety-Tactical-Levers-Bullet-Proof-Blue/productinfo/192BBP/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here's a couple: http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/safety-parts/safeties/1911-auto-ambidextrous-safety-prod9213.aspx http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/safety-parts/safeties/1911-auto-ambidextrous-thumb-safety-prod42352.aspx They may not be the shape you like, but it gives you an idea what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weimer01 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 Ah-ha, same concept-different name(s), great research gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 You're welcome. I may need one of those myself since I'm left handed also. I only have a couple of the King's left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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