Thumb Safety for PT1911

[jahwarrior]

i did a search, but nothing came up, so i'm starting a thread on it.

i want to change the safety on my Taurus PT1911 from an ambi safety, to a standard sized, single side safety. does anyone have any recommendations for a replacement safety, and if i'd need to fit it, or will it require a smith to install it? i've done some minor work on other 1911's, like changing mainspring housing backstrap, changing triggers, and other stuff. the trigger required some filing to fit. will i have this issue with a safety?

i really don't like the ambisafety on my Taurus. it's the only thing i never liked about it, and i've finally decided to act on it, and change it out.

 

[Skylerbone]

It will need fitting. Choose a good quality part that fits your application, narrow profile for carry, wide for a range or home pistol.

EGW, Wilson or Brown in that order would be my suggestions. Always check function after and ask questions if you get stuck.

 

[jahwarrior]

thanks for the advice. i'll have to look at making this a weekend project. i'll probably con my brother-in-law to help, being the 1911 wizard that he is.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

If you've never done any fitting then you might want to read up on it quite a bit. Take your time and check it often for fit and function. You can easily go to far and end up taking off too much. DO NOT use a dremel for this, files and stones only.