Posted: 2/26/2005 1:39:07 PM EDT
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Is it possible to put a ambidextrus safety on my Kimber? That is without milling the frame or something crazy. Anyone have any ideas? |
| I can't think of a single ambi safety that WOULD requite that you mill your frame. Most are a very simple install. If memory serves, Wilson safeties come with very concise directions, as do Kings, but it's been a while since I looked at the packaging of any of them. |
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This is good to hear. Me, being correct handed would like to have the safety on the proper side. I would think I would need new grips, yes? Funny thing is it is the only device on a firearm (besides a bolt rifle) that I have trouble operating from a right handed built weapon. Slide catch, mag release, etc all feel natural. I switche my mag release on my 92fs to left hand and I had to change it back so it would not feel awkward. My Kimber is bone stock and would like to tune her in a little more. Starting with the safety. Being new at the customizing of firearms what else would you guys suggest, to bring a stock kimber to life? |
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New grips are advisable if you are going with any ambi besides a King's or Meuschke (or a factory Colt, which was made by Meuschke). Except the one's mentioned, they have a tab on the left side safety lever that serves as a stabilizer, and it runs right under the left grip panel. If you already have a wood panel, you can relieve it. Simply install your grips over the installed ambi, scribe a tiny mark on the back edge of the grip for the safety in the up and down positions, and relieve the underside of the grip from scribe line to scribe line, and as far forward under the grip as the safety reaches. Of course, it's a good excuse to get new grips that are already relieved. Also, though I prefer Ed Brown and Wilson Ambis, I've found that Ed Brown units are notorious for coming loose on the left side. A little filing in the right places at the joint and careful squeezing of the left (female) side makes them fit much better, but it's hard to describe. Wilsons tend to have a better joint. It never seems to be an issue with occasional use, but lefties often have problems with Ed Browns if not properly fit at the joint. As far as any more sugestions, I've found there is very little to do to make a Kimber better. Most things center around cosmetics. Add night sights if you want them and don't have them, add a set of better grips, and get a trigger job if it needs one. They're pretty much perfect right out of the box. |