1911 Grip Safety: Biggest "Memory" Bump?

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What brand/model of 1911 grip safety has the biggest "memory" bump?

I just can't seem to make the grip safety on my Sig 1911 GSR work without a "white-knuckled" grip. I have a "high" hold on the gun with my right thumb sitting on the safety. (This hold and my hand just don't contact the existing grip safety with enough pressure to consistently disengage it.).

And before you say "just disable it": I want to use if for IDPA CDP and IPSC Single Stack Standard (in Alberta we have an unofficial SSS class) competition. To comply with IDPA rules the grip safety must function.
 
Pin it, it will function, it will function to keep it in the on position!

Check out Brownells for different types.
 
Not sure if it's the biggest but I like the Ed Brown memory groove and you or a smith can adjust the sensitivity of the safety as well so it doesn't need as much movement to disengage.
 
You dont need a BIG memory bump, you need to send it to a qualified "1911" smith and have the grip safety adjusted (you can adjust the sensitivity). If you do buy another grip safety, you will need a "1911" smith to install and fit the new safety anyways.
 
Don't bother with trying to replace the grip safety. Put the GSR up for sale and buy a good 1911. ;) :D

But if you are attached to the GSR, then take it to a Sig authorized smith and try to get it fixed under warranty. SCULLY is right, it should work better out of the box. Failing that, buy an Ed Brown and have it installed by a competent gunsmith.
 
raks said:
Bad information. Pinning the safety is disabling it from its function.
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are we speaking technical terms?
the pin will actually keep the grip safety locked in, so it's never on safety. soooo it's basicly functionning 24/7....
 
Sensitize the grip safety spring

1riot1ranger said:
What brand/model of 1911 grip safety has the biggest "memory" bump? I just can't seem to make the grip safety on my Sig 1911 GSR work without a "white-knuckled" grip. I have a "high" hold on the gun with my right thumb sitting on the safety. (This hold and my hand just don't contact the existing grip safety with enough pressure to consistently disengage it.). And before you say "just disable it": I want to use if for IDPA CDP and IPSC Single Stack Standard (in Alberta we have an unofficial SSS class) competition. To comply with IDPA rules the grip safety must function.
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Buy an extra sear spring. You can use the replacement spring and - with trial and error - re-bend the grip safety spring pawl until the spring still activates the grip safety reliably but requires only a bare minimum of force to hold it in the closed position. This is what people refer to as "sensitizing" the grip safety.

If you want to revert to the original configuration, all you have to do is replace the original sear spring.

It's all found here:

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I looked up that title on Amazon.ca Would you believe $201cdn, used, out of Florida?

AND... It cannot be shipped from Amazon.com to CANADA. Talk about the Excited State of America!
 
charles.emond said:
are we speaking technical terms?
the pin will actually keep the grip safety locked in, so it's never on safety. soooo it's basicly functionning 24/7....
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You're kidding right? So if the brakes on your car were blocked from functioning (i.e. slowing the car), you'd call that OK 24/7? Remind me never to deal on the EE with you.
 
the grip safety only keeps you from pulling the trigger, which your finger should not be on till you are ready to shoot. the important one is the safety, it blocks the sear and hammer to keep the gun from firing. John Moses did not want the grip safety, he felt it was not needed (which it isn't) but some anal retentive calvary officer in charge of getting the guns wanted it.
 
raks said:
You're kidding right? So if the brakes on your car were blocked from functioning (i.e. slowing the car), you'd call that OK 24/7? Remind me never to deal on the EE with you.
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it's not really the same thing, pinning is done on purpose, if my breaks are blocked it's not intentional...
I tought you were referring to the pinning as something that would put you out of class in an action shooting sport. Relax buddy, cut the attitude
 
There's absolutely nothing wrong with pinning the grip safety on a 1911 unless not permitted by competition rules. A 1911 so configured is no different from most other pistols that don't have one. If you don't want it to shoot, don't pull the trigger. Safety is a characteristic of the user, not the gun.

Likewise, the first thing you should do with a Browning Hi Power is remove the magazine safety. It serves no useful purpose, makes the trigger pull heavier, and keeps magazines from dropping free.
 
So if the brakes on your car were blocked from functioning (i.e. slowing the car), you'd call that OK 24/7? Remind me never to deal on the EE with you
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Pretty ####ty argument. You need the breaks to stop your car, you dont need the grip safety on a pistol to stop it from firing. You just need to practise firearms safety, finger off of the trigger unless you're pointed down range ready to fire.
 
I always used a rubberband to disable the grip safety on my 1911s. When you hold the gun using a high grip technique the safety is really hard to disengage. I had 50/50 luck that my palm would actually reach it after drawing from holster.
 
1riot1ranger said:
What brand/model of 1911 grip safety has the biggest "memory" bump?

I just can't seem to make the grip safety on my Sig 1911 GSR work without a "white-knuckled" grip. I have a "high" hold on the gun with my right thumb sitting on the safety. (This hold and my hand just don't contact the existing grip safety with enough pressure to consistently disengage it.).

And before you say "just disable it": I want to use if for IDPA CDP and IPSC Single Stack Standard (in Alberta we have an unofficial SSS class) competition. To comply with IDPA rules the grip safety must function.
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It's my understanding that in IPSC Standard Class you can tape the grip safety down. Don't know about IDPA.

Can anyone confirm that?

Mike
 
Wendell said:
Per Rule 5.1.6 the firearm "...must be serviceable and safe." If a Range Officer declares a firearm to be unserviceable or unsafe it "...must be withdrawn from the match until the item is repaired to the satisfaction of the Range Master."
http://www.ipsc.org/pdf/RulesHandgun.pdf
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That's good but doesn't answer the question.

BC Mike said:
It's my understanding that in IPSC Standard Class you can tape the grip safety down. Don't know about IDPA.

Can anyone confirm that?

Mike
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iain53 said:
I looked up that title on Amazon.ca Would you believe $201cdn, used, out of Florida?

AND... It cannot be shipped from Amazon.com to CANADA. Talk about the Excited State of America!
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Excited United State of America? thats funny considering you have the "firearms registry" and a 2 inch barreled revolver is considered "EVUL" or you can own a firearm with a go-fast switch BUT you can NEVER shoot it.:eek:
We all have idiotic politicians we have to live with.
 
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