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Posted: 4/19/2002 3:07:32 PM EDT
Hi,
  i want to install a Wilson Combat grip safety on my recently purchased 1911.  wich one should I install, the drop in or the real thing ??

thanks!

Kid2223
Link Posted: 4/21/2002 5:50:19 PM EDT
[#1]
Depends on your confidence and skill level. Often even the drop in's need to be "tuned".
Link Posted: 4/23/2002 2:29:18 AM EDT
[#2]

A grip safety has to be fitted to be sure that it does indeed prevent the trigger from moving when it not depressed.

I had the Smith and Alexander model installed on my Gold Cup and like it fine.  I would have gone with the newer padded version if it were around back when I did mine.  
Link Posted: 4/25/2002 7:50:52 AM EDT
[#3]
Thanks guys.... those reply's of yours helped a lot.  I'm very confident in my machining and fitting skills since I'm a mechanical engineering technician and engineer to be! I don't worry about that!  Since even the "drop-in" needs some fitting I ordered the one that needs a radius cut on the frame!!

Once again, Thanks guys!

kid223
Link Posted: 4/25/2002 2:25:48 PM EDT
[#4]
Let us know how it turns out
Link Posted: 5/1/2002 12:47:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Parts will be ordered from Brownells soon.  I have to get an IIC (International Importation Certificate) first.  Form was sent yesterday and it will be approoved and sent back to me in 3 to 4 days.  Only after that, I can Call Brownells..  During that time, I'll work on the gun.  Yesterday I fitted a Checkred mag well and I lapped the slide/frame with 9 microns alliminum oxyde and wather.  Action is extremely smooth now!!

Kid223
Link Posted: 5/14/2002 4:04:16 PM EDT
[#6]
Stupid permit is not in yet.  Damn !

kid223
Link Posted: 5/22/2002 4:31:54 PM EDT
[#7]
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Link Posted: 7/22/2002 6:05:32 PM EDT
[#8]
I finally got the parts from Brownells after 2 months of waiting!  It was worth the wait!

Started fitting the grip safety ( wilson Combat ) this evening....Will do the final fitting tomorow!  A couple of digital pics were taken by a friend.  I'll share them with you guys when I recieve them!

Kid223
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