Posted: 3/25/2008 1:05:27 AM EDT
| What brand of grip safety works best with the Springfield Armory 1911s? I have a GI SS and a Trophy Match that need enhancement. I have a Smith/Alexander beavertail but I have heard the Springfield frame may not match up well. |
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IIRC (don't have time to scan the text), there's some talk of that here. (and I always like to say, when linking to that site, "Thanks, Blindhogg.")  -Jbot |
The Springfields have a .220 radius (stupid, it makes blending a pain), and I use Smith and Alexander's on all of them. Not that Wilsons are better, worse, or equal - I've just used them in the past, they work great, the fit great, and they blend great. They are my preference, your mileage may vary. Bob |
Mine both currently have the military style rattail safety and are not cut for a beavertail. Do I need to use a .220 beavertail or will a .250 work and blend properly? |
Listen to Bob. Most Springfields use a .220 radius, I believe the "loaded" models use a Wilson compound radius, but if it's a GI style it will be the .220 and Smith and Alexander make one for this express purpose. |