Taurus 1911

[LarryP]

I'm considering... filing down the tang on the inside of the grip safety instead of pinning the grip safety (same effect without pinning.)

Two questions:

1) If you have done this, would you recommend it?

2) I'm going to buy a functional replacement (Grip Safety) has anyone used a replacement other then the Taurus stock part.

Thanks,

LP

Edited December 11, 2009 by LarryP

[sperman]

I'm considering... filing down the tang on the inside of the grip safety instead of pinning the grip safety (same effect without pinning.)

Two questions:

1) If you have done this, would you recommend it?

2) I'm going to buy a functional replacement (Grip Safety) has anyone used a replacement other then the Taurus stock part.

Thanks,

LP

Yes and Yes.

Any aftermarket 1911 grip safety will work. They will all require fitting.

[LarryP]

Thanks Scott.

I carefully studied how the grip safety blocked the trigger. Then I rounded the bottom corner of the tang that stops the trigger,( just a little.) I reassemble the gun and the grip saftey is disabled. It was very simple. I'll test the gun later today, but dont expect any surprises. I'm a little concerned about not having the safety available, so I think I'll get another stock replacement.

Thanks again,

Larry

[AriM]

I'm considering... filing down the tang on the inside of the grip safety instead of pinning the grip safety (same effect without pinning.)

Two questions:

1) If you have done this, would you recommend it?

2) I'm going to buy a functional replacement (Grip Safety) has anyone used a replacement other then the Taurus stock part.

Thanks,

LP

1. no, you have essentially ruined that part....can't ever put the metal you took off back....

2. Yes, not on a Taurus, but there are many nice GS replacements out there....don't bother with the drop-in parts.....I like the Ed Brown, and it's not very difficult to fit properly....

if you are going to buy a replacement GS, I would consider just leaving your stock GS alone, that way if you want to switch back (for re-sale or other reasons) you still have an intact part....

just MHO

EDIT : I just noticed that you have already cut it....so too late for what I wrote above....good luck with your mod

Edited December 17, 2009 by AriM