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Gunsmithing ambi safety

marduk185

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hey yall can anyone recommend a good drop in ambidextrous safety for a 1911 type(norinco) .45 auto. are there any great value superior ones or ones that are horrible to stay clear of? thanks and sorry if this is a common question i couldnt find it.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Outsydlooknin75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Good and drop in dont go together when talking 1911's. From my small dealings with 1911's I have found that most stuff really needs to be fitted, unless its grips. </div></div>

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: marduk185</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hey yall can anyone recommend a good drop in ambidextrous safety for a 1911 type(norinco) .45 auto. are there any great value superior ones or ones that are horrible to stay clear of? thanks and sorry if this is a common question i couldnt find it. </div></div>

There is no such thing. All thumb safeties for 1911 need fitting, ambi or otherwise.

Since this is a critical piece that determines weather the pistol will fire accidentally, it really should be installed by a gunsmith.
 
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the WIlson and Ed Brown Tactical (thinner paddles) are the ones I use. they all need to be fit....also I find that they also need to have the sharp edges smoothed out...