Then you see the Swenson style on the Les Baer with the retention leg going up under the grip. It would also be wise for you to investigate further into a couple of safeties that pique your interests. I recently purchased a C3 my first 1911 and would like to install an ambi safety. For one, this is an easy to install product. Neither side wants to come loose! You can see how the right side lever is held captive by a pin instead of the grip as in the Swenson style ambi. That thing did not want to budge but through a pair of extremely taped up pliers I was able to work it loose! I've always wanted a 1911, but would prefer it came from the factory already fitted with the ambi.
After firing all rounds push the cylinder latch with the left trigger finger and push the cylinder out with the right thumb, protruding the thumb thru the frame. What exactly is the difference between the regular style ambi-safety with the paddle under the right side grip, and the Kimber version without the paddle? That being said I am thinking about adding a ambi-safety to my Stainless Kimber 1911. It's much more useful to compare and contrast specific models than make blanket statements about brands. However, I feel most comfortable shooting my pistols left handed and rifles right handed. With a little bit of wiggling, it will come out.
Regarding loose and sloppy, don't have a clue on that. Hold the cylinder between the right thumb and web of the hand while loading the pistol with the left hand Safariland speedloaders work very well here. There are a few aspects you need to consider before making a final decision. I just wasn't aware if it was awkward or easy to get used to doing. The entire trigger bow looks to have been media blasted to match the texture of the trigger itself! You should take the time to consider each aspect and how it will benefit you personally. It sounds very hard to do.
I am very new to 1911's so I apologize if this is a ill-educated question. They are probably your best bet. Come for the info, stay and make some friends. Some 1911 enthusiasts are huge fans of the Ed Brown brand. Bottom Line The Ed Brown safety is a good go-to ambidextrous option if you don't want to spend a lot of money. Never had an issue with the Colt ejecting brass in my face.
I have to laugh at myself for naively expecting this to be cut and dry case. Here are some aspects that past buyers have considered before making a decision: Are You Right-Handed Or Left-Handed? Contains left side, right side and hammer pin. For one, this is probably one of the toughest safeties on the market. The price point isn't bad either. Not sure if Sigs have the pin or not. This can also mean doing research via gun forums or product reviews.
The other three are now sporting Wilson Combat ambi's. The hammer is not supposed to come down if the safety is up. And I am left handed, so I actually need an ambi safety - it is non-negotiable. Remove plunger tube spring setup. Installing is not for the faint of heart. I have read blindhogg over and over, and and I jsut finished up reading Roderus Custom. I've customized quite a bit of it myself, but the one thing I can't seem to get right is the ambi safety.
This means that you won't need to install this professionally or need a lot of tools for the process itself. Our goal is to be a friendly community that welcomes enthusiasts of all makes and models! It has a flat dark earth cerakote finish from the factory and I really don't want to scratch it up. And if it works leave it and if not take it to a gunsmith? Membership is free and we welcome all types of shooters, whether you're a novice or a pro. I have never installed a part on any firearm that has not just dropped right in. While I agree with Kruzr, here's a few pics of what Kimber did to their own safety. Partially due to problem 2 not being resolved, but that can't account for the full force of the resistance I am feeling. The current Kimber ambi locks onto the special hammer pin and will not separate unless disassembled, which requires removing the slide to rotate the right side lever off the pin.
Having an ambidextrous safety is worth the upgrade and for good reason. The left side is almost as good as factory now though. Guess I'm too used t my xd 40. The old one that works fine is. I have ambi safeties on em', but it's really not a necessity.
Getting frustrated I squirted a bit of oil down into everything and went to the range for a bit of therapy. It does what it supposed to do, and do that well. I've heard people say sigs where tight, but man is it ever tight like prom night! Those have been made but not well. I put about 150 rounds through it and then my frog lube showed up. A southpaw here had three guns and a lifelong scrounging program for spare parts and magazines.