Posted: 9/28/2015 2:47:20 PM EDT
| Going to replace the stock beavertail safety with an aftermarket one; either a Wilson Combat or EGW one. The EGW one gives me the option for a .220 or .250 radius, which one would work best? If this has been discussed already, please delete. |
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Please post up pictures of your Delta. As of yet I have not seen a production one that came with a factory beavertail. It is likely your frame does not have either radius cut yet. I'll pose one as soon as I get off work. 
Right now, I want to change the controls on the Delta ELite I recently purchased from Cabelas; I think mine is an old MKIV Delta. Previous owner Bubba'd this beauty and it is my mission to make her better. 
Here's the picture of her as she currently stand. Honestly? It's an eyesore, IMO. I am no stranger to rescuing neglected Colts. But this one will be my most important rescue. |
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Going to replace the stock beavertail safety with an aftermarket one; either a Wilson Combat or EGW one. The EGW one gives me the option for a .220 or .250 radius, which one would work best? If this has been discussed already, please delete. If it is a new model SS, then the Wilson Drop in Gov will work, it is what I used |
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If it is a new model SS, then the Wilson Drop in Gov will work, it is what I used Quoted:
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Going to replace the stock beavertail safety with an aftermarket one; either a Wilson Combat or EGW one. The EGW one gives me the option for a .220 or .250 radius, which one would work best? If this has been discussed already, please delete. If it is a new model SS, then the Wilson Drop in Gov will work, it is what I used Like I said; mine is an old MKIV model (look at pic), So a .250 would work, right? |
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Like I said; mine is an old MKIV model (look at pic), So a .250 would work, right? Quoted:
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Going to replace the stock beavertail safety with an aftermarket one; either a Wilson Combat or EGW one. The EGW one gives me the option for a .220 or .250 radius, which one would work best? If this has been discussed already, please delete. If it is a new model SS, then the Wilson Drop in Gov will work, it is what I used Like I said; mine is an old MKIV model (look at pic), So a .250 would work, right? A .250 will work. Your frame has no radius cut yet. There is just some extra material that needs to be removed to expose it. Ed brown sells a jig that I've always used Always had to re shape the thumb saftey as well and blend the gs to the frame a little. |
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A .250 will work. Your frame has no radius cut yet. There is just some extra material that needs to be removed to expose it. Ed brown sells a jig that I've always used Always had to re shape the thumb saftey as well and blend the gs to the frame a little. Good; I will definitely put that on my "to do" list. I am not much of a pro when it comes to modding a 1911; I am more than handy with "drop-in" parts, though... Now, I'm replacing the extended magwell with a serrated EGW flat MSH in S/S; same with the mag released and slide safety, which currently has a polished ambidextrous safety; I want to replace it with a single extended safety. |
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As noted, your frame has no radius cut. I've got one with and one without a factory beaver tail. I'll try to get a picture of the two of them when I get home. Yeah! I actually took my pistol apart for cleaning and noticed the rear area. I inspected the frame and outside of the little scratches and scuffs on the exterior, the weapon is pretty much in excellent condition. I inspected the grip panels and they ARE indeed VZ Custom Operator grips in black with the Delta medallions (Keepers  ).
I also found a skeletonized trigger in my spares box that I quickly installed to replace the polished one it came with. Also placed an order for a checkered flat MSH, extended magazine release and a single extended slide safety from EGW. I noticed the ejection port on the weapon was lowered and contoured (by a pro, it seems), so that's a plus... Regardless, I am happy with my purchase and eager to take her to the range on Thursday. |
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Here ya go.
The bottom one has the spur grip safety with no frame radius. The middle is a factory beavertail. Note how they just clip the back of the frame, and leave a big gap between the frame and beaver tail. No fitting required for this style. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how it could be annoying to those with really big hands. Also the beaver tail sits somewhat low, so you can't grip as high as with other brands of grip safety. I used an EB jig to cut the frame and install the EB grip safety on the top gun. It has a much smoother transition, with no big gap. 
Here's another shot, looking at the under-side of the beaver tail area. 
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Here ya go. The bottom one has the spur grip safety with no frame radius. The middle is a factory beavertail. Note how they just clip the back of the frame, and leave a big gap between the frame and beaver tail. No fitting required for this style. It doesn't bother me, but I can see how it could be annoying to those with really big hands. Also the beaver tail sits somewhat low, so you can't grip as high as with other brands of grip safety. I used an EB jig to cut the frame and install the EB grip safety on the top gun. It has a much smoother transition, with no big gap. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/IPSC/05B71FAF-972C-4F41-840A-51B6BEB7CE5F_zps7ucofpdz.jpg Here's another shot, looking at the under-side of the beaver tail area. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/GarrettJ/IPSC/BD637B9A-5FF9-43BE-B676-85ACBCFA24C0_zpskgp4yy2k.jpg Nice; thanks for the comparison pics; definitely getting a new beavertail, but that will be the last thing on my list, since it'll require work that I absolutely have no experience doing. 
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I also niticed something in the one magazine that has an extended baseplate on it. THe baseplate was obviously screwed and expoxied in place and whoever assembled it, neglected to put the little detent plate on it, so when I removed the extended bumper, the baseplate simply slides off without that detent plate it SHOULD have...
Anyone has a spare one that they can spare? |
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Quoted: I also niticed something in the one magazine that has an extended baseplate on it. THe baseplate was obviously screwed and expoxied in place and whoever assembled it, neglected to put the little detent plate on it, so when I removed the extended bumper, the baseplate simply slides off without that detent plate it SHOULD have... Anyone has a spare one that they can spare? What brand of mag? You may be in luck..... |
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What brand of mag? You may be in luck.....
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I also niticed something in the one magazine that has an extended baseplate on it. THe baseplate was obviously screwed and expoxied in place and whoever assembled it, neglected to put the little detent plate on it, so when I removed the extended bumper, the baseplate simply slides off without that detent plate it SHOULD have... Anyone has a spare one that they can spare? What brand of mag? You may be in luck.....
Mine is an actual Colt; the rest are Mec-Gar, and they work good.
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Quoted: Mine is an actual Colt; the rest are Mec-Gar, and they work good. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I also niticed something in the one magazine that has an extended baseplate on it. THe baseplate was obviously screwed and expoxied in place and whoever assembled it, neglected to put the little detent plate on it, so when I removed the extended bumper, the baseplate simply slides off without that detent plate it SHOULD have... Anyone has a spare one that they can spare? What brand of mag? You may be in luck..... Mine is an actual Colt; the rest are Mec-Gar, and they work good. What I have is a Chip McCormick power mag that had the Wilson style floor plate. The floor plate broke and I am too lazy to order another one. McCormicks are pretty darn similar to Colt mags in their shape...you want to try my detent plate and see if it works? What side of town are you on? ( I am assuming you are in the Valley ) |
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What I have is a Chip McCormick power mag that had the Wilson style floor plate. The floor plate broke and I am too lazy to order another one. McCormicks are pretty darn similar to Colt mags in their shape...you want to try my detent plate and see if it works? What side of town are you on? ( I am assuming you are in the Valley ) Quoted:
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I also niticed something in the one magazine that has an extended baseplate on it. THe baseplate was obviously screwed and expoxied in place and whoever assembled it, neglected to put the little detent plate on it, so when I removed the extended bumper, the baseplate simply slides off without that detent plate it SHOULD have... Anyone has a spare one that they can spare? What brand of mag? You may be in luck.....
Mine is an actual Colt; the rest are Mec-Gar, and they work good. What I have is a Chip McCormick power mag that had the Wilson style floor plate. The floor plate broke and I am too lazy to order another one. McCormicks are pretty darn similar to Colt mags in their shape...you want to try my detent plate and see if it works? What side of town are you on? ( I am assuming you are in the Valley ) I'm south of Tucson, actually... IM me for details.
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Quoted: I'm south of Tucson, actually... IM me for details. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I also niticed something in the one magazine that has an extended baseplate on it. THe baseplate was obviously screwed and expoxied in place and whoever assembled it, neglected to put the little detent plate on it, so when I removed the extended bumper, the baseplate simply slides off without that detent plate it SHOULD have... Anyone has a spare one that they can spare? What brand of mag? You may be in luck..... Mine is an actual Colt; the rest are Mec-Gar, and they work good. What I have is a Chip McCormick power mag that had the Wilson style floor plate. The floor plate broke and I am too lazy to order another one. McCormicks are pretty darn similar to Colt mags in their shape...you want to try my detent plate and see if it works? What side of town are you on? ( I am assuming you are in the Valley ) I'm south of Tucson, actually... IM me for details. Will do. Dang it if I wasn't just down in Benson a couple weeks ago. |
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Excellent!!! Maybe you could just have that barrel trimmed to GI length and recrowned? Then you just have to reprofiled that hideous gas pedal safety, get the grips profiled right and then..... Make sure you have someone good do that beavertail. I've been thinking about having mine done. Even though I HATE extended beavertails. I may change to a stock one and get a spur hammer and profile it like on my carry gun.  |