accu9 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I have read through just about every post on Benos and the CZfirearms forums in regards to fitting the Thin safeties to an SP-01 Shadow. I have a pretty good idea on the fitting process, but I am unclear on what tools to use. The consensus seems to be a small file set (Hobby files) and/ or fine grit sandpaper. What grit do you all recommend? I would greatly appreciate any advice as I don't want to mess this up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trgt Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 My thin safety only required filing the flat pad / sanding the round just enough that the right lever will slide on firmly. A light pass at a time. And maybe clamp other piece enough so that you can keep the flat square/level to other side, and so fitting the paddle goes on identical to the fixed piece. ... if you go fast its possible to get the right side to fit, but when you install to the slide you find lever doesn't sit parallel to slide (cocked one way or another up/down/away from slide) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accu9 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thanks for the response trgt. Were you using 1000 grit? How do you recommend clamping the RHS to ensure that it is level while fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trgt Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) I'm not a gunsmith, so take the answer with that in mind - grit was more like 400 or something on sandpaper, using to take material off for fit. 1000 would polish it, not remove much material, you could do that after filing or sanding. - if you clamp the left leg of the safety in a vice with soft jaws / leather, etc, that can hold the piece stable for you. Alternately you can clamp the file and move the piece across it. Main thing is trying to apply even pressure across face of the flat so it it stays parallel to centerline of shaft and keeping the flat at the same angle, not more pressure outward or forward which can change seated position to be more forward or outward. Just saying that was what I did, would love to hear if better way for home non-gunsmith to tackle Edited December 11, 2014 by trgt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gransport Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I used a small diamond file. Purchased from our local Harbor Freight as a kit of 8 files for about.......$7. High quality I'm sure :-) Just go slow and take your time. I'm very pleased with how mine turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accu9 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Can't tell you how much I appreciate the responses. I will post pics when I finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertia Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have done 2 sets just a hobby file from home depot but go slow. I had to remove a little from the end of the shaft to fit the D in the right side safety and had to remove a little from the sear engagement pad. Like everything goes in gunsmithing the second set I did turned out better than the first one. If you have any questions ask before you remove any extra material. I did not use vice or anything just did it by hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accu9 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Fitted the safeties this weekend, only took about an hour and that was because I was really taking my time. I used a hobby file and then some 1000 grit to smooth/ polish the filing marks. I guess I got lucky because I only had to fit the D leg to the RHS of the safety, the Sear engagement pad fit well on it's own. I shot a match over the weekend and absolutely love the new feel to the gun. I encourage anyone who is considering the thin safeties to go for it. By the way, CZ-USA has them in stock right now. 3rd photo is the accushadow next to a para pro custom 18.9 that I picked up from my FFL on Friday. Bought it for 3-gun next season, we will see how she runs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Tag for future reference. Good stuff guys, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpa5oh Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I assume grinding the stock shadow safeties flat would be no-go for Production? Would get you to the same place and it'd be free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accu9 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Right. Grinding is Not legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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