m0dnar Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I have a 2021 full built SVI that I'm trying to do a detail strip for cleaning. I'm almost certain I have their proprietary Optifit thumb safety and it doesn't seem to want to pop out like the other safeties on the YouTube videos. Anyone know any tricks or do I keep prying on it and smacking the front end with a nylon hammer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Non maring tool with flat end. Svi builds guns and parts with very tight tolerances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 I once had to use a punch to release mag release due perfect fit on a grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSandMan491 Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 You did loosen the screw on the right side of the safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0dnar Posted December 18, 2022 Author Share Posted December 18, 2022 @kk4364, I finally managed to get it out and you weren't kidding about the parts being tight. I was mostly worried that maybe their "Optifit" meant it went on differently. Even after removing EVERYTHING except the trigger, I still had to beat my grip and frame apart with a 2'x4'. @TheSandMan491, this video came in clutch. I had to beat the crap outta the front end with a nylon hammer to get enough of a gap for me to slip a polymer cleaning pick under the middle part of the safety. Then more banging and it finally released. Had to beat it back into the gun too with how tight they made the ambi safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Cool glad you were able to get it apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911A12011 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 On 12/17/2022 at 2:29 PM, Don_B said: You did loosen the screw on the right side of the safety? What size of screw? Is it clockwise or counterclockwise to loosen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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