Getting the Perfect Click - Fitting a 1911 Thumb Safety
If you've decided that fitting a 1911 thumb safety is your next weekend project, you've probably realized that "drop-in" parts for this platform are often anything but. The 1911 is a beautiful, classic design, but it's also a machine that relies on precise tolerances. When you change the thumb safety, you're not just swapping a lever; you're adjusting the primary mechanical block that keeps the gun from firing when you don't want it to. It's a job that requires a little patience, a steady hand, and a very fine file. ...