MTGlass Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hello, I want to put a wide, extended safety lever on a Series 70 Gold Cup. Wilson MIM parts seem to have poor reviews. Recommendations? Extended slide release too? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walnutty Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I actually installed a WC wide paddle safety and it works quite well. I have installed this same safety on a few of my 1911's, and I found these quite easy to fit. You can also remove the sharp edges on the paddle to make it even more comfortable. WC has another one with narrow paddle. The workmanship on these is impeccable; however, they come with an oversized pin and it may not fit in your frame hole unless you turn down the pin diameter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTGlass Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 I actually installed a WC wide paddle safety and it works quite well. I have installed this same safety on a few of my 1911's, and I found these quite easy to fit. You can also remove the sharp edges on the paddle to make it even more comfortable. WC has another one with narrow paddle. The workmanship on these is impeccable; however, they come with an oversized pin and it may not fit in your frame hole unless you turn down the pin diameter. Thanks. Were the Wilson parts you used machined or the metal injection molded ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOGRIDER Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Installed the Wilson Combat BP Wide Lever on my Springer RO, and the fit/finish was excellent: http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Thumb-Safety-Wide-Lever-Bullet-Proof-Blue/productinfo/659B/ Going with a Kart barrel and a couple more upgrades; and seriously considering the new EGW ambi: http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=150 Heard this ambi is a true workhorse with excellent support for either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTGlass Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Installed the Wilson Combat BP Wide Lever on my Springer RO, and the fit/finish was excellent: http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Thumb-Safety-Wide-Lever-Bullet-Proof-Blue/productinfo/659B/ Going with a Kart barrel and a couple more upgrades; and seriously considering the new EGW ambi: http://www.egwguns.com/index.php?p=product&id=150 Heard this ambi is a true workhorse with excellent support for either side. Thanks. I've been considering both the Wilson BP and the single-side EGW that Brownell's carries. Just wondering what others are using on race guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstag Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 EGW or SV # 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walnutty Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 The standard wide paddle safety is cast. I like to purchase these a couple at a time from Midway. That case if one of them is out of spec, I can keep one and send the other back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTGlass Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks! I'll probably try the EGW as I have a running wish list at Brownell's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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