Beavertail Safety Question
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Beavertail Safety Question
I have a '60's Colt NM 1911 and would like to install a beavertail grip safety. Does anyone have experience with specific choices for one on the pre-70 series models? Thanks!
tovaert- Posts : 459
Join date : 2018-11-28
Re: Beavertail Safety Question
Most, if not all, beaver tails require rounding the two lugs on the frame. This permanently modifies the pistol. So, if your pistol is a complete and
Unaltered 1960s Colt NM, modifying it will destroy any collector value.
Unaltered 1960s Colt NM, modifying it will destroy any collector value.
Wobbley- Admin
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Join date : 2015-02-12
Re: Beavertail Safety Question
I believe that Wilson has a beaver tail safety the will fit an un-modified frame.
https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beavertail-Grip-Safety-Drop-In-Government-Blue/productinfo/429BG/
Never used one, but a call to Wilson should answer the question.
https://shopwilsoncombat.com/Beavertail-Grip-Safety-Drop-In-Government-Blue/productinfo/429BG/
Never used one, but a call to Wilson should answer the question.
DA/SA- Posts : 1525
Join date : 2017-10-09
Age : 68
Location : Southeast Florida
Re: Beavertail Safety Question
Wilson does make a beaver tail safety that will fit without modification to your pistol. It is unsurpassed for ugliness!
If you have a nice old Colt, please don’t consider cutting into it to fit a proper beaver tail safety.
If you have a nice old Colt, please don’t consider cutting into it to fit a proper beaver tail safety.
JKR- Posts : 763
Join date : 2015-01-13
Location : Northern Wisconsin
Re: Beavertail Safety Question
Just assembled a conversion lower with the Wilson combat & had no issues.
STEVE SAMELAK- Posts : 958
Join date : 2011-06-10
Re: Beavertail Safety Question
I won't cut into it. The lugs are already rounded. This was a hand-me-down (but a pretty nice one at that).
tovaert- Posts : 459
Join date : 2018-11-28
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