swapping ambi safety on RIA tactical

[NeuseRvrRat]

you guys will have to bear with me as i'm relatively new to tinkering with 1911s. i've got a RIA tactical. i don't really like the ambi safety that came on it. it's got a sharp corner that gets on my nerves. i'd like to swap it to something like this:

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Ambidextrous-Thumb-Safety-Tactical-Levers-Blue/productinfo/192B/

i know about RIA's different method of securing the right side safety with the groove in the sear pin. my question is what parts do i need to change over to the Wilson Combat type safety. the safety, a new sear pin, and grips with the traditional ambi safety cut. anything i'm overlooking? also, i understand that there is some fitting required. is this something i can do myself? i generally tinker on my own firearms and have basic files, stones, etc.

 

[RussB]

Why not de-horn the edges that bug you?

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

i've considered that, but i'd still like to know what's involved in swapping it out.

 

[JTQ]

Rule of thumb #1, if you have to ask, you should have a pro do it for you.

Rule of thumb #2, the 1911 is not a Glock (or AR). The 1911 is not a Leggo set, parts don't just snap into place.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

god forbid someone try to learn a new skill. as i stated in the OP, i'm aware that fitting is required. can you tell me if the parts i listed will be sufficient for the change?

 

[hAkron]

If you have a file, or a pocket knife, or a rough piece of granite...or whatever, and even a dash of mechanical aptitude, you can fit a safety in a 1911. Take out the old one, there should be a spot on it that looks like it has been filed/stoned. That is the surface you will likely be removing (minute) amounts of material from your new safety. Some ambi safeties will come with flat hammer and sear pins, if they don't, you would at least need a flush sear pin to replace your grooved sear pin.

I've done two ambi safeties and it was no big deal. There are tons of tutorials. Look for a good explanation of testing the safety on a 1911.

You remove a small amount of material, reassemble the gun, function test, repeat. You need to know how to fully test the safety to verify you didn't over do it.

http://www.cylinder-slide.com/1911safetyck.shtml

http://www.realguns.com/archives/151.htm

 

[viking499]

Yes, those parts look like they should work.

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

ok, thanks guys